Hey! I finally had the time to sit down and write this out. After your lovely comments and suggestions I decided to avoid as much rapid fire dialogue as possible and handle the teams separate emotions individually. So I've decided to start off with Roy and Wally since they are closest to our boy wonder and try to move on from there.

Once again thank you guys for the awesome support and comments you are all so sweet!

Okay here goes nothing! Enjoy!

Chapter 12- Brothers Part 1

After a week and a half of being confined to the hospitals sterile environment Bruce decided it was due time for Dick to have some company. He could tell the white washed walls and quiet atmosphere was uninviting to the usually active 13-year-old acrobat.

Since the first week had passed Bruce noticed Dick become more distant and secluded. The last thing he wanted was for Richard to become depressed and his condition worsen. So he called up a certain hyperactive speedster and arranged a surprise visit for Dick.

After waiting only a total of three minutes following the phone call Bruce found himself face to face with a beaming Wally West.

"Are you serious! I get to see him?" The redhead cheered enthusiastically while staring at the millionaire with a hopeful puppy dog expression.

"Yes…" Bruce started only to be interrupted by a celebratory fist pump from Wally. Bruce held up a hand and waited for the speedster to calm down before he continued.

"But," Wally sobered quickly and listened intently.

If he was given the chance to see his best friend he was going to follow all the rules in order to be allowed within 100 feet of Dick again.

"He needs to stay in bed and be on oxygen at least every other hour. There will be no strenuous activity or rough housing, and you will leave cooperatively when visiting hours are over. Am I clear?" Bruce clarified only to receive a sloppy salute from the speedster and a quick thank you before the redhead sped off towards Richard's room.

When Wally was out of sight Bruce couldn't help the slight smile that slipped through his stony expression. He was happy he decided to allow Wally's visit and if this went well then he would soon allow the whole team to visit.

BREAKLINE. BREAKLINE. BREAKLINE. BREAKDANCE. BREAKLINE. BREAKLINE. BREAKLINE. BREAKLINE.

Wally sped around the third corner while trying to keep a normal human pace. He was literally vibrating from all the excitement. Unless it was his nerves getting the better of him, he hadn't seen Dick in over a month, he was worried what had changed.

The speedster finally approached his destination and was faced with a closed door. He took a moment to compose himself and take a deep breath before knocking lightly on the oak surface until he heard a soft 'come in' from who he thought was Dick.

Walking in, Wally laid eyes on his best friend of nearly five years. He was slumped slightly to the right with pillows under his side to keep him upright in the bed, surrounded and hooked up to machines that looked like they were straight out of a science fiction movie. Dick had a book in his lap that he seemed to be lazily skimming with disinterest. The ebony didn't even raise his head until he realized his visitor was being extremely quiet for his taste, a tell tale sign that it wasn't one of the usual chipper nurses that invaded his space.

He lifted his eyes to see a flash of red and feel the sudden impact of a crushing hug. "Wa-Wally!" Dick realized with a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

"Dude! I've missed you so much!" Wally voiced while pulling away from the startled bird. All Dick could do was stare as Wally looked him over more closely. Each movement of Wally's green orbs burned the shame into his brain, making Dick want to recede into the pillows and throw the covers over his head. He was well aware of how sick he looked and he felt like a deer in the headlights. He didn't want his team to see him this bad, this weak.

Unfortunately, Wally took note of every changed feature in his best friend. His thinning figure, the dark purple bags under his eyes, and his stark white skin blending into the hospitals standard sheets. It was horrifying, the both of them stared at each other with mixed emotions for what seemed like an eternity until Dick's expression softened and his body relaxed.

"Hey," the bird croaked while rubbing the back of his neck uncomfortably and smiling sheepishly. "long time, no see. Huh?"

Wally quickly snapped out of it and took the chair beside the bed, the chair that Bruce would have otherwise occupied if he were in the room. Wally forced a small smile and a soft chuckle as he sat down beside Dick.

"Yeah dude, it's been way too long. How do you feel?"

"Like I need to get the license plate of the truck that hit me." Dick joked lightly, the tension slowly leaving his body.

Wally laughed easily, feeling the uneasiness vacate the atmosphere. This was his best friend, the bro he knew and loved, not just some random patient that was dying right before his eyes, he needed to be strong for him and shove his phobia of sickness into a retreating corner.

"Well we are going to have to figure that out later because I've got treats." Wally said triumphantly while hoisting his red backpack into his lap.

"Lets see," Wally started before digging into the bag enthusiastically. "We have M'gann's cookies with extra chocolate chip, Artemis's get well card with one of her specially made good luck arrow heads, Kal's underwater remedy for nausea, and Superboy's knitted hat for when you lose your locks." Wally finished by placing the last item on Dick's lap and smiling brightly.

Dick couldn't believe it. They did all this for him, he smiled fondly at the items before abruptly looking at Wally with an incredulous expression. "Wait, hold up. Superboy knits?" Dick asked suspiciously.

Wally snorted and laughed. "Yeah, Black Canary was trying to teach him calming methods and knitting was just one of them. We must have like 20 knitted blankets and sweaters in the mountain so far. M'gann loves it and keeps buying him colored yarn."

Dick laughs but sobers quickly when there is a familiar tightness in his chest and an ache in his stomach. He clutches his chest and tries to breathe deeply like Bruce taught him. Wally notices his friends discomfort and eyes him wearily. "You okay dude?" he questions softly before rising to help the ebony sit more upright.

"Yeah," Dick answers after a few tense moments. Wally notes that he looks unsure, his blue eyes shifting from spot to spot on the bed.

After a minute Dick leans back into the pillows and relaxes again with traces of anxiety lingering on his face. Wally stares at his friend with worried eyes as he quietly eases himself back into the chair, afraid that any sudden movement can shatter the poor boy.

After a prolonged silence Dick looks at Wally with a heartbreaking expression. His eyes are hollow and he seems conflicted. "Wally," he starts.

"I have a request," his expression changes to one of both sadness and determination.

Wally nods unsure of what the bird is planning.

"I…I want to leave the hospital, but only for a while." Dick continues.

"Dick, you can't Bruce said…"

"I don't care what Bruce said it will only be for a little while, I just need to.." Dick looks unsure and lost.

"I need to go see some people." he finishes uneasily.

Wally looks ready to say no until he sees tears in the little bird's eyes. "Please Wally, it's important to me and I don't know how much longer I'm going to last like this."

Wally's heart breaks and he sighs before nodding solemnly. "Okay, but it's only for a couple of hours, then you have to be back in bed."

Dick closes his eyes looking content "Thank you." He finishes with his head bowed and tears streaming down his face.

"Anything for my brother." Wally smiles sweetly while wiping away the droplets on Dick's pale skin.

A/N:

Okay so there you have it, kinda mushy but eh I can't help myself. *shrugs*

Anyway this is part one of two for the sub plot "Brothers" I have planned. The second part will also feature Roy as one of Dickie's theoretical older brothers. I figured they had a close relationship since the three of them were some of the first sidekicks and have known each other longer.

Also if this came off a little yaoi-ish or boyxboy and you weren't expecting it, sorry. You can interpret it anyway you want but for this story I am going to keep Wally and Dick's relationship as brother/brother. (Although KFxRob is one of my OTP's lol.)

Thanks again and I will try to update as soon a possible!

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