Is Freedom Worth Everything?

by Shadow of the Moon555

After Dick Grayson's parents died Deathstroke got to him instead of Bruce Wayne. Now Dick is 15 and Red X and wants away from Deathstroke. When he finally makes it back to Gotham he runs into an 11 year old junior crime fighter called Robin. Can Robin find a way to help or will Dick become like his cold-hearted mentor? Rated T because of violence, blood, and I'm paranoid.

9. Chapter 9

Chapter 9

"Great job guys," KF said after he knew they were gone.

"Wh-What did we do?" Artemis said still upset that Red X knew they were having a conversation and that it was about him.

"You guys wouldn't even give him a chance! Bats wouldn't let him in here without a reason," KF reasoned but was still mad.

"For once I agree with Kid, we didn't even give him a chance, most of us didn't even say hello," Red Arrow agreed

"I don't know I was getting strange vibes off him. And I couldn't read his mind," Miss Martian said.

"I couldn't see through his mask either," Superboy added.

"See isn't that at least a little suspicious?" Artemis summed up.

"Well the point of a mask is to stop people from knowing who you are..." Red Arrow deadpanned.

"Yeah but a mask with lead in the material? Who does that unless you plan on fighting a Kryptonian?" Artemis said only getting more suspicious

"There could be other reasons," KF tried again.

"I don't trust him. I don't like him, I don't want him here." Artemis said walking away, ending the argument.

With Robin and Red X

Red X caught up with Robin as he quickly walked down the halls away from his 'team mates'.

"You didn't need to do that you know," Red X said causing Robin to turn and stare at him.

"Yes I did. You are my friend, and I stand up for my friends," Robin said simply.

"Well, thanks," Dick was a little shocked, "friend?"

They were silent until they came to a door.

"This is my room," Robin said pointing to the door to the right, "and you can have this room," he said pointing to the room across the hall.

Robin showed him the code and by Dick's request, left him to get situated. Dick made sure any and all security cameras were non functional and checked for any bugs. After he was satisfied he was safe, he took off his skull mask, just leaving his domino mask on.

The room was pretty small, but had the basics. It had a bed, closet, dresser, and a desk and chair in the corner. He took off his utility belt and hung it along with his mask over the back of the chair. He flopped on the bed, but a dull pain reminded him he was just shot a few days ago. He sighed but was too tired to care about the pain. When he slept at the Batcave he was constantly waking up due to nightmares and the bats. Dick let his eyes slip close, just for a quick nap.