Chapter 5:
Red X couldn't help but stare for a second, up at the dark man in front of him. His first rule was just broken; don't meet Batman, stay away and you'll be fine…
"Too late for that now I guess," he mentally shrugged.
Red X stood his ground, he would not show fear in the face of a man who scared even Deathstroke. He would prove he was better than his mentor.
Robin looked between his own mentor and his new 'friend'. He wasn't sure if he could totally trust this Red X but he knew he could at least give him a chance, especially after he saved his life, twice. As Robin opened his mouth to say something Batman cut him off, "Robin, what are you doing with this thief?" he asked in a gruff voice.
"This is Red X and he…"
"And who are they?" Batman interrupted again gesturing to the downed assassins.
"They are armed assassins sent to kill one of us, probably me. But Robin and I took them out," Red X answered this time.
"Robin is this true?"
"Uh, I really didn't do anything though; he kind of sorta, kinda, might have helped me out…" Robin mumbled looking down at the last part.
In a few quick strides the Dark Knight was right in front of Red X just inches away from his face. Batman glared, but Red X didn't back down and stared right back.
"Who are you?" Batman growled.
"I'm Red X, that's all I'm telling you," Dick growled right back.
Their glaring contest was interrupted by seven more men dressed in the same uniform as the other two jumped on the roof. Three went after Robin. And the other four went after Red X and Batman.
Red X frowned; send three on the kid because he was the only connection between him and the Dark Knight. That and because the kid was actually nice to him… at least more than anyone in a very long time had been.
As the fighting started he noticed batman obviously needed little help, Robin on the other hand was a different story. Robin already had a bruise forming on his cheek. And he would block two hits only to get hit by the last one. Dick didn't know how long the kid could take that kind of abuse.
Red X flipped over one kicking him in the head, knocking him out. He ran over to Robin and knocked another out. Robin smiled as they fought back to back, taking the other two out. As they looked around they found Batman took out the rest.
Robin smiled at Red X, who couldn't help but smile back, even if no one could see.
"That was awesome! I've never fought assassins before!" Robin almost shouted.
Batman walked back over to them with the corners of his mouth ever-so-slightly turned up. Dick could tell Batman really cared for Robin. He couldn't help but frown slightly, Deathstroke never showed any emotion towards him except for anger and constant disappointment. But he smiled knowing that Robin didn't have to go through what he did, he wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Red X was just about to leave before Batman could question him anymore when he saw a glimmer of metal several rooftops away. "A sniper!" he couldn't even think anymore before a shot rang out.
Without even thinking he pushed Robin out of the way and he felt the bullet tear through his side. He didn't make a sound as he fell to the floor. He could feel the sticky hot liquid running from his wound. He could vaguely see Robin slide beside him through his fading vision. He knew he was losing conciseness, the voices seemed so far away.
"Is this my punishment? Well I accept it; I deserve it for all I've done. I just kind of wish I got to spend a little more time with Robin, he is a cool kid. See ya." He thought blacking out.