+Hi GUYS its Cleanna! I recently had a request from ElfLover to do a story where Bane adopts Robin and I have gladly accepted this challenge.
This story like all of my stories has various POV's from the characters, so please enjoy!
~Disclaimer: I do not own Batman or any other characters. The only characters I own is Marcus and Aurelia. ~
Chapter One: Stepping into a different life.
(Robin POV):
Walking out of the school grounds, I look around for the familiar black limo that Bruce's butler Alfred drives. Ever since Bruce adopted me that day, I hardly ever saw him. I know we did talk and have meals together, but deep down I always felt Alfred was the one that spent the most time with me. I know that Bruce has a business to run and everything else but… it would be nice if he spent some time with me once in a while.
I'm drawn out of my thoughts by Alfred pulling up. "Good afternoon Master Dick, did you have a pleasant day? He said as he opened the door for me. "It was ordinary just like every other day this week" I reply with a huff". As we drove out of the school grounds, Alfred rolled down the screen separating the two parts of the car, "Tonight unfortunately Master Dick there will only be the two of us because Master Bruce, has been called away for an important meeting".
Another business meeting? That would make this the fourth one this week, than again work is work. The only reply I could muster was "ok". When we pulled up to the mansion I went straight to my room and had a shower to relieve myself from today's stress. Being a billionaire's adopted son did have its advantages and disadvantages.
The good things are that the teachers are nice to you and you make heaps of friends, but the bad things are you get a lot of unwanted attention from bullies, because they just purely want to make anyone's life miserable especially if you were adopted by a billionaire like Bruce. Pushing those thoughts aside I redress and make my way down to the kitchen.
(Third person):
Far away two people stand on a hill over-looking Gotham city and turn towards each other. "My, Gotham has gotten a little dull since the last time I was here…..
But that will soon change for better or for worse" and they slowly walk towards Gotham.
(Bruce POV):
I slowly rub my temples, judging by the amount of paperwork on my desk I think I might be able to finish at least around twelve this time. My mind starts to wonder towards Dick, I know my work is cutting into my home life but I can't help but think that I've failed as a father figure in some aspect. Although whenever I mention to Dick that I have a meeting and won't be able to spend time with him, he says he understands but I knew he was disappointed in me.
As a boy my parents were always busy with work and never had time for me. I promised myself if I ever had kids I would never become like my parents but instead…. I become a spitting image of them.
After what seemed like forever I placed the last documentation on the desk, I breathe a sigh of relief finally finished. Starring up at the clock on the wall it read 12 on the dot. I stack all of the remaining documents in a pile on my desk and grab my things and call Alfred to come pick me up.
(Alfred POV):
After picking Master Dick up from school today I noticed something unusual, it was as if he was there but wasn't at the same time. As per normal I open the door for Master, I smiled at him "Good afternoon Master Dick, did you have a pleasant day? In return I got a huff then "It was ordinary just like every other day this week" from him before I closed the door.
Even though the young Master did seem a bit distant I didn't want to press him into talking about it. He reminded me a lot of Master Bruce when he was little his aptitude and the way he put on a brave face and said he was ok when he really wasn't. Speaking of Master Bruce I given the miserable task of informing the boy of the events this afternoon.
"Tonight unfortunately Master Dick there will only be the two of us because Master Bruce, has been called away for an important meeting". I got a soft "ok" from him. I treated the boy like a grandson and loved and cherished him. I knew when Bruce had meeting the boy felt lonely and tried to cover it up by smiling and saying he was ok but I have walked this path before and I hope I never have to again.
Judging by the way Master Dick went start to his room, when we returned home indicated that he wanted to be left alone. Sometime that boy and Master Bruce are sometime too much alike.
(Bruce POV):
When Alfred came to get me he had disappointment and a hint of sadness clouding his eyes. Something tells me I'm in for another lector treatment. "Good afternoon or should I say good morning Master Bruce and how has the company been doing this evening", he said with a smile. I returned the smile and said "good morning to you to Alfred and yes the company is going rather well".
I wish he wouldn't use that sweet and formal talk with me because I know I had crossed the line and had used my last chance.