That night was almost the second worse night ever. He was new in a new home, and his bed wasn't exactly the cleanest thing. He rolled over and tumbled, trying just trying to maybe get some sleep. He layed there quietly and closed his eyes. He suddenly heard a large crash outside his window. He peaked out and saw nothing. But a glare in the sky said a bat was needed. He felt a vibration come from his night pants. The bat vibrater. He reached down in his pocket and picked it up. The different colors spiraling gave a sense of joy. Robin was needed. Now he had an excuse to get out of there. He quietly tiptoed over to his bag. Down in the far depths of it was his Robin outfit. He was as silent as a mouse putting it on.
He tiptoed to the window. But there was another problem. The window was screwed shut. What was he going to do, unscrew it. That would wake Robert up for sure. He had no other choice. He had to go threw the door. He silently walked over to the door and opened it up. Every time he opened it up a little, it would screech. Like a cat dieing. He finally opened it real quick and ran down the stairs out the door and to the light.
The breeze against Robins face felt good. It felt as if he could fly like a real robin. He jumped from rooftop to rooftop making only as much noise as a cat. He got closer to the light and almost could feel the blazing brightness of 159 watts hitting him. It was like a spotlight, saying here comes the heroes! Praise the heroes! He finally saw a dark figure. He knew it was Bats, he knew it!
"Batman! Huh?" It wasn't batman, it was Commissioner Gordon. He felt so embarrassed. "Commiss, what are you doing here?"
"I was wondering when the Boy wonder would get here. I'm here waiting Bats. He hasn't showed up yet."
"He hasn't? That's awfully strange of him."
"Yeah well, you should know where he's at."
"Let's just say we haven't been in contact." So, Robin and Gordon waited and waited and WAITED. "When is he going to get here?"
"It's only been 2 minutes. But it is awfully strange. He's never this late. Oh look! There he is now!" They both looked and all was batgirl.
"What's up?" she asked.
"Oh just waiting foe Batman. The usual." Robin replied. He didn't know what was really going on. But by now he thought that the news about Dick and Bruce had probably gone national. "So, I heard the news about Dick and Bruce. Very sad."
"Yes, I talked to Bruce not long after that. He sad weird stuff like about how he might retire from his personal job as a mechanic. I didn't know he was a mechanic." Gordon said.
"He said he was retiring?" That was a bad thought. But he had sent that bat vibrater. So what was he planning? Then a small shadow in the darkness came to and grew larger. It was actually Batman this time. "Bats! You're here!" When he landed Robin ran and pounced on him. He squeezed on him and didn't let go. Batman didn't mind. He just hugged him lightly. Jim had no idea what was going on though. He stared at the two and leaned over to Batgirl,
"What's wrong with them? They never do this.
"Oh you know. Male bonding." Robin finally let go and looked up at Bats. He could tell that behind the mask, Bruce Wayne wanted to bust out and hold him for the rest of eternity. They finally let go of each other though it pained Batman to do so.
"So, what's up chief." Bats said.
"The Riddler has escaped again. I've heard that he's in a 94' Catalac Silverado. Better get going, before he gets away." He gave him a daring smile and then they were gone.
Dick was right beside Bats the whole trip there. Bouncing on roofs and Swinging on the bat claw. Robin didn't really care about the Riddler right then. He cared about only seeing Bruce, this way. He didn't want to go back.
"Bats?" Batman looked beside him. "Can I ride your back?" Batman looked at him as if he were crazy. But then, he glanced a slight smile toward him. Robin knew that was a sign of sure what the crud I don't care. He quickly jumped on his back in mid-flight and landed softly. He held on to him as if he were a child. An eight year old boy having fun, again. But in the back, Batgirl was shocked. They were on a case and Robin was riding on the back of Batman. What were the villains gona say? Hey look, Robin is riding Batman but we're still scared of him. They would think Bats was a whoose.
"Um, hello up there! Can you all hear me?" She said.
"We hear you." Bats replied.
"Yeah well don't you think the bad guys are going to make fun of you?"
"Why would they? I'm just holding a kid."
"Yes, but you're holding your side kick kid." They both looked back as in saying who cares just shut up. "Listen guys." They stopped on a roof. "I know it's hard for you all but I just think, that maybe, just possibly."
"Spit it out girl."
"That Robin shouldn't join us." They stared at her. What in Gods name was she talking about.
"What that's crazy! Don't you know that's the only way we get to see each other!" Robin said.
"I know, but with your alls feelings getting in the way, well people are not going to take us seriously you know." They kept arguing about who was right and who was wrong while Batman thought it over. Was his job worth more than Dick or was it the other way around? He didn't know. Then, he did.
"Stop. Both of you. Robin, leave." He looked at him confused.
"You're not serious are you?" Bruce looked down at him. "But, I don't get it. This is the only way."
"I know but crimes are more important right now." Robin looked over and hit a flagpole.
"No."
"What?"
"I said No. I'm not doing that. It doesn't matter about crime, to me. I'm staying." Batgirl looked at him and Bats just smiled.
"Sorry Dick, but he said you have to-"
"Alright then, let's be on our way. Riddler has a great deal ahead of us." Bats said.
"Are you serious!?" Batgirl replied.
"I said Riddler is ahead of us. If you're getting what I'm saying." She turned her back and scoffed.
"Fine." They continued their journey.
At about 3:00 in the morning Dick finally got back. He was worn out. They had to chase Riddler have way across Gotham City before they could stop him. It was a wild goose chase. But it didn't matter to Dick, he actually kind of laugh the whole time of how stupid the Riddler was being. He was just glad that him and Bruce/Batman got to meet up and hug again. He quietly sneaked back into the screechy door and to his disgusting bed. He took his uniform off and went to bed.
The morning came and the sun rose high above the horizon. Robert awoke with a yawn and a smile on his face.
"Oh Richard! I have a surprise for you." He danced over to his door and peaked in. "Oh Richard. You still asleep? You sleepy head!" He slowly went into his room and over to the dusty covers. "I guess I'll have to clean these today huh?" The bulgy covers were slowly lifted up. And to his surprise, was a surprise. "Oh dear Richard! You have no clothes on!" There lie a boy but naked. Robert flipped the bed over to wake him up and Dick fell hard to the ground.
"OWWWWWW! What the hell was that for?" Dick exclaimed.
"Watch your language young man!" Dick got up and realized he was naked.
"Ahhhhhh! This is really embarrassing!" He looked up and Robert was still there. And he was chuckling. "Stop looking at me you porno!" The man looked away and still talked while Dick got some clothes.
"Well, today I was thinking since you know, I know that you don't really feel all that comfortable around me. That maybe we could bond a little bit. Since you are stuck with me for the rest of you teenage years. It's like a father son bonding time." Dick zipped up some blue jeans real quick and turned around to face him.
"First off, Bruce will find a way to get me back. Secondly, I am not nor I will ever be your SON!" Dick turned to finish putting clothes on. Robert frowned and slapped dick on the head and made him fall to the ground.
"Listen up young man! Don't you ever talk to me that way again. If you ever do, then it won't just be a slap on the head. And weather you like it or not. I am and will be your Father." Dick turned in terror and realized that this man would seriously hurt him if he didn't obey. But he knew, just knew, that somehow, someday Bruce would get him back. He just had to, just had to.
Dick finally gave into his words and they went out for a Saturday morning cruise.
"Listen, I know I was a little harsh on you back there but, you really don't talk to your parents like that. Now, let's try to just get along. I'll take you anywhere you want to go, I promise." Dick was still upset, he did not like this one bit. Though there was a good side to this. Maybe he needed some time away from Bruce. Maybe he was worrying too much about this. Yeah, that's it. He was worrying too much. He knew Bruce would get him back, just calm down. So he relaxed a little in the car and sighed.
"Ok. Take me to toys r us." Robert looked at him surprised. Dick actually talked to him, in a non-sarcastic tone. Robert smiled and looked up at the road.
"Alright, it's your decision." Were they really actually getting along?
Still in the car, Dick pulled out his Blackberry touch screen. Bruce had given that to him for his birthday. He was now officially a teenager. Man, the thought of it kind of scared him. He didn't really want to go through puberty. His birthday had been one week ago. Barbara had gotten him a new smash combat video game; Jim got him a coat, and Alfred. He got him what he really wanted. He had gone through files and records and finally found it. He put together two things for him. One, a family tree of his greatest ancestors right down to him. Two, a family photo. It was of his parents holding Dick when he was about 2 years old. He pulled the picture up on his Blackberry and looked at it. He smiled every time he saw it. In the picture, Dick was giving off this huge smile. His two-buck teeth were showing. He doesn't have him anymore. Runs in the family he guessed. Robert looked down at the phone and frowned.
"Where'd you get that at?" Dick looked up and saw him frowning.
"Bruce gave it to me. It's the best phone in the world." Robert looked at the road again. The car that they were in was a convertible. Dick didn't understand how this guy lived in such a poor place but had an expensive car.
"Do you have an I-pod touch screen?" Dick looked at him.
"No." Robert smiled. "I didn't know they made those."
"Didn't know? Well then, how about I get you one."
"Really? Wow thanks a lot!" Dick had a big grin on his face. Maybe this guy wasn't so bad. All he did was want to make him happy. They stopped at a red light and his phone buzzed. He looked down at it and saw that someone sent him a text. He opened the file and it was Bruce. He sent a picture of him smiling and the subtitle said; hope you're having a good day, Bruce. Dick smiled and texted him backs.
- It's going great. Robert is getting me a new I-pod touch!
Bman: He is? Well, are you ok?
Girlmagnet: Yes of course. I could take him if I wanted to.
Bman: yes but well just be careful.
Girlmagnet: Hey why don't you come over! The address is 1877 Main lane Apartment #666.
Bman: Dick I don't know.
"What are doing?" Robert asked.
"Oh I'm texting Bruce."
"Well stop it. You're wasting his bill and doing that rots your brain."
"He doesn't care and that's TV that does that." Robert looked at him as in I'm not playing and Dick got the message. "Fine."
Girlmagnet: He says I have to go. See you there!
And he turned off his phone.
"So, since you have a phone, I'm going to get me one too." Dick looked at him and chuckled. "What's your number?"
"I can't tell you."
"Why exactly not?"
"Well um, ok, it's 595-332-4214." Robert wrote it down and grinned. They went into the store and did what they came to do.
It was the second night and Dick was just getting done eating a banana split. It had a strawberry on top with whip cream and chocolate syrup and melted caramel everywhere. He was having the time of his life. The house was clean and Robert had told him he was going to hire a man to fix the doors. They were watching I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry. Dick almost choked on the banana he laughed so hard. They had popcorn, ice cream, chocolate milk, and latté's, frap chinos. It was the best night ever! Dick didn't even know if he would be able to sleep. Nah, some warm milk would knock him out.
It came to 12:00 midnight and the clock that they had newly bought dinged on the 12. Dick squinted his eyes then. Something outside was really bright and waking him up. He looked out his window. The Bat light shined in the sky. Dick had a major headache. All those sweets had made his head hurt. The Bat vibrator vibrated and Dick picked it up. He got up from bed and crawled over to his bag. He had not yet put all his clothes in his drawer but still the robin uniform had to be hidden. He slowly put it on, waddled to the door, and left. He didn't jump from roof to roof that night, just walked. Batman would be fine without his help for a little while. He finally got to the light and he cringed. The brightness was making his headache worse. His phone then buzzed.
"Hello?" He asked worn out.
"Where the heck are you?! We are already on the scene, we need your help!" It was Batgirl talking. Robin looked at the phone.
"Sorry. I had a lot of sweets tonight and I got a major headache. Please don't yell at me."
"Oh, I'll yell at you alright if you don't get your fat butt over here!" Robin cringed even more.
"Where are you at?"
"South bound of Paducah Lane!" Robin headed that way.
He got on the scene and they both were having trouble. Robin smiled and kicked the bad guy. It was Penguin. He hated the Penguin. He had called him a lackey, and didn't like ever since. They got done with their job and Bats smiled at Robin.
"Well done. You're getting pretty good at this without training. How about I take you all out for a snack?" Robin cringed and shook his head.
"I had too many sweets tonight. My head hurts." Bats looked at him suspiciously.
"Alright, lets go to the cave then. I'm sure you're dieing to see Wayne Mansion again." Robin nodded.
"Yeah, maybe I can get a little rest while I'm there." They started to head that way when Robins phone buzzed. "Ok, who's playing the prank?" They just looked at him. He picked the phone up and realized it was Robert. Robin quickly answered it. "Hello?"
"Oh thank goodness! You're all right! I thought that you've been kidnapped! Are you ok? Nothing wrong?"
"No, everything's fine! Don't worry!"
"Oh please come home! I bet that Bruce Wayne took you didn't he?!"
"No, I-I just wondered off. I wanted to experience the rest of our city. I'm sorry if I worried you."
"Well, just come home now. And don't do it again! I'll call you in five minutes if you're not back!" They hung up and Robin turned toward Bats.
"I have to go. Robert found out I was gone. I'll just have to pick up some clothes at a store to disguise myself." Bruce gave him some money. He sighed and put his hand on Dick.
"Be careful." After that, Dick left. When he got home in some newly bought clothes. He opened the door to the apartment. He saw that Alicia girl there. Except her hair was down.
"What are you doing here!?" Robert looked at him.
"Dick dear, we go out." Dick stepped back. He hated this chick and they went out? They were holding hands. "Soon, you'll have baby brother." Dick wide eyed and gasped. He then knew something was out of order.