Slade POV
I stared at the computer as I watched Richard Grayson, one of my best students before he betrayed me, laughed in Zucco's face. I grinned. Maybe my little bird would come flying back to me. After all, he still had the attitude he'd gotten from working under me. I stood, and walked over to where his old costume, his Robin costume was folded neatly in the back of my closet. I stared down at it, before calling one of my followers to cover it with blood. It was time to give Batman a heart attack.
Richard Grayson POV
I turned, sighing, to face the Justice League, who'd followed me from the office. I narrowed my eyes, before crossing my arms. I glared at Batman, before seeking
"Can I help you?"
Batman sighed.
"I want to know where Tony Zucco is."
I rolled my eyes, figuring that was what he was going to ask me. I looked back at him, trying to find some small part of the old me that had survived through Slade's torturous training tasks, but alas I came to the conclusion that the old me was dead and buried.
"He's finally behind bars." I shrugged as I added "or underground. I haven't quite decided yet-"
I was cut off, as another officer rushed over. I glared at him as he informed me. I turned back to Batman, anger evident on my face.
"He was behind bars. But he got away." I sighed, trying to calm myself. "No matter. I've been looking for him for eight years. What's another eight right?"
Batman continued to watch me before he finally spoke.
"Would you mind coming to the the cave with me? I have a few questions for you."
I saw a few officers turn their head at the request, but I just shrugged, grabbing my jacket.
"When do we leave?"
"Immediately."
I nodded, and followed them out into M'gann ship. We climbed aboard and took off. I remained silent, and I could tell it made everyone uncomfortable. After a few seconds, Wally spoke.
"So...Richard...what...um. How have you been?"
Before I could answer, Artemis slapped him in the back of the head.
"Ignore him. WHat I what to know is what in the world is wrong with you?"
I laughed.
"I trained with Slade and his methods aren't the most….painless. But I'm better than I was when I worked under Batman."
Bruce spoke
"No. You're a killer Richard. That's not better. That's worse!"
I rolled my eyes, and the trip was silent the rest of the way
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