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This was a random I idea I had and couldn't figure out what character to use this with, so I decided Robin. This is all in his perspective. There are sometimes, where it will say (Third Person Perspective), it only happens when something is happening around Robin and it's not him narrating.
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Chapter 3
I had just finished my second hour of training and it felt good. Being in air helps calm me down when, on some rare occasions, I would get angry. It always reminded me of the good times I had with my family with Haly's Circus. I would always want to join in our big finale, the one where we would perform a daring trapeze routine without the aid of a net, but my parents said that it was too dangerous for a nine year old like me. Those were the times, but now I fight to protect people. I would rather die because I couldn't do anything, then to see people I care about die.
I landed on the second platform with ease, the adrenaline flowing through my body making me feel like I do anything, but there was something on my mind. I had yelled at the Team and at Bruce. That just wasn't right. I can get angry, but I shouldn't have put it out of them. So, I decided that I should go apologize to the Team for my behavior before and later when I see Batman, I'll apologize to him.
I started to climb down the rope ladder and I guess my adrenaline had calmed down because that pain from before came to me on my lower back again. This time it was bad, worse then when it was with the Team. I lost my gripping on the rope ladder and screamed as fell. I usually don't scream, but the memory of my parents falling, took over my mind.
My memories flooded my mind. I was back at Haly's Circus in that oh so familiar tent. I could tell already it was the night of April 1, 2006. My family was performing the big prize stunt. I looked at how amazing my family was and then I heard a snapping sound. My families rope's were breaking. The ropes had completely broken and I watched my family fall to the circus' center ring. I tried to reach out my hand to my mother, but I was too late.
The memory faded and I was back in the gy. I was getting closer and closer to the floor, until I landed in someone's arms. This person yelled, "Rob!"
I looked to see the frantic face of Kid Flash. He gently placed me on the ground, laying me flat on the ground. I looked a him and tried not to cry. I said, "Thanks KF."
He smiled. I heard frantic footsteps and soon the rest of the Team, along with Black Canary and Martian Manhunter were in the gym. Black Canary and Superboy moved down toward Kid Flash and to were I laid. She asked, "Robin! What happened?"
Wally answered instead, "He fell from the ladder. From the top."
Some of them gasped, but I immediately said, "I lost my gripping, but I am alright."
Then being my stubborn self, I tried to sit up into a sitting position. Immediately, I felt the enormous pain in my lower back and couldn't even hold myself up. My arms gave away and I fell, but this time Connor caught me. M'gann floated over to us and kneeled down. Connor gently rested my head on her lap. He looked at me and just by the look in his observant eyes, I could tell he was using his x-ray vision. He cursed, "Robin, I thought you said you didn't get hurt in that accident."
What was he talking about? All I had was a little pain in my back, well now it was worse then before. Still, it was nothing. I told him, "I didn't!"
Conner backfired angrily, "Then explain how your back is fractured! I can see it clearly." There were numerous gasps. He sighed and then continued, but only calmer, "Now, tell us exactly what had happened during that bus accident."
Great, I hate being injured and I hate when Superboy was right. Batman's going to kill me. I looked at the Team and the two league members, I guess I do have to tell them. "I can tell you as much without giving away too many details about my identity. We were coming back from a field trip to a museum. There were younger students on the bus, along with my class. It is snowing pretty heavily in Gotham and the bus started to move in directions it shouldn't. The younger kids upfront were going crazy and all of a sudden, the bus rammed into something. It was facing how it should and... and there was a little boy in the walkway. He was flung to the back of the bus," I told them. The girls gasped at the thought of the boy. I continued, "I was sitting in the back of the bus and I knew I could reach the boy in time. I had thought to myself, I would rather get hurt then this little boy, so I used my acrobatic skills and flung myself into the walkway. I was able to catch the boy, but he had so much force, that my lower back was slammed into the emergency bar of the bus. The boy was safe and at the time I didn't feel the pain then Then there was only a slight pain when I got to the mountain. I." I hesitated at first, but for some reason, I couldn't hold any emotions anymore. It was like the scared kid that hides behind the mask is getting a chance to speak out. I continued, " I am sorry! I should have told you all before, but I was mad at Batman. I didn't want you to worry and about before, I didn't mean to yell at any of you."
Martin Manhunter and Black Canary weren't surprised, since they knew who I really was and the other self I try to hide secretly. The Team, however, looked shocked and confused at the same time. Their expressions had spoken clearly. All saying, "When does Robin act like this? " M'gann, who my head was resting on, stroked my hair. I could see tears forming in her eyes. She reminded of a caring mother. Mother? Those reactions from the fall flooded my mind and I had to use what little strength I had left to not cry.
Canary, who was kneeling near me, was the first to speak after the period of disturbance. She gently put a hand around my face and fixed my sweat-drenched raven hair. "It's ok Robin. Sometimes Batman can piss off someone and most of the league know from experience," Canary spoke lightly. She stood up and turned to Martian Manhunter," We need to contact Batman. He's the only one who can contact the Doctor for Robin. Connor's x-ray vision helped find out the problem, but now we need to treat it."
"You are right, but first lets move Robin to the medical wing," J'onn said to Canary. He moved toward where I was on the ground. "Robin, we are going to have to move you. It is going to hurt, but no matter what, I need you to stay awake." He walked back over to Canary and they started talking. I couldn't hear their conversation from here.
I looked at the Team, they were all staring back. I spoke first, "I am sorry for how I acted before. I was angry and put that anger all on you guys."
"Robin, you already said that," Artemis laughed, "and don't worry we aren't mad at you."
"Yes my friend. Right now, just worry about getting better," Kaldur spoke in his familiar gentle tone. I smiled at him.
"Yeah, we stick as a team and you are the glue," KF jokingly spoke.
Artemis snorted, "Way to be out of character Kid Idiot, but well said."
This made everyone laugh and that even meant Supey. I stopped short and gasped. M'gann started to gently rub my head and said to breathe slowly and calmly. Steadily, I was able to breathe again, but doesn't mean it was easy.
Black Canary and Martian Manhunter returned and Canary kneeled toward me, "Alright, you ready Robin?" I nodded gradually and she turned to Conner, "We're going to need you to carefully pick him up and bring him to med bay. Remember to watch his back and how much you jostle him. Just get him as fast and carefully as you can. Batman is already on his way and probably almost here, so be quick."
Connor nodded and carefully put his hand underneath my upper back and my legs. He looked at me and I nodded. He lightly picked me up and probably one of the worse pains I have encountered, was streaming throughout my body like a rushing river. I held in the scream, but a painful gasp did break free from my lips. "Just hold in there Robin. We are almost there," Connor calmly spoke. This pain was like any other and I would know. I don't want to count how many times the Joker has kidnapped me or when I have been fighting him and he has used the crowbar or the... the gas. This was so much worse. That, although, was another subject. I looked to Connor and my eyes were getting heavy. Black spots covered my eyes. I just wanted to sleep and not feel this pain. "ROBIN! Stay with me!" Conner alerted. My eyes shot open, man, he was loud. It helped.
We entered the medical wing and he gently placed me on the crisp, white medial bed sheets. The black spots were still in my eyes and I was breathing heavily. I faintly was able to see a dark familiar figure standing over me. The figure spoke in a familiar tone, "Robin, Robin!" Batman's tone was worried and not like him.
Another familiar voice chimed in, "Quickly he needs oxygen."
A mask was tenderly placed on my face. I breathed in fresh oxygen and my breaths came out smoother then before. I looks around the room as my vision cleared and was able to see Bruce beside me and a doctor. The doctor, who I remembered was named Leslie, spoke to me, "Richard, I need you to stay awake just a little bit longer. You need a brace to control the injury and that means we will have to hold your torso up. It will be painful, but no matter what, I need you to stay calm and keep breathing." She looked at Bruce, he nodded. "You ready Richard."
I nodded and Bruce slowly lifted my torso off the bed. Pain was immediately flowing through out my back and the rest of my body. My vision was returning to cloud and I could feel my eyes drooping. Bruce prompted me quickly, "Dick! Stay with me." I looked at him and could see the worry in his eyes. I forced my eyes open and looked straight into Bruce's. My domino mask must have somehow been removed, because I could see clearly into my mentors eyes. Thinking about it now, he was more then just a mentor, he was my father. He raised me since the day of my families accident. My family. A topic I only talk about sometimes and it is usually only with Bruce.
Dr. Leslie finished attaching the brace and nodded to Bruce. He, ever so carefully, laid me back onto the bed and I couldn't but gasp at the movement. It was now uncomfortable, but the pain was lessened a little. I looked at him and he smiled at me. His cowl was down and I could how much he cared.
"Bruce, Richard needs to get some rest. He is going to be fine, just remember that," Dr. Leslie spoke to the dark knight. She turned to me, "Just get some rest now. Your body will take some time to heal, but it will. I need to hook up an IV and a heart monitor." I nodded to her and Dr. Leslie walked away. She came back shortly. Dr. Leslie gently attached the IV to my right arm and I could feel the slight prick. She readied the heat monitor and attached it to me. Dr. Leslie smiled at me when she was finished and then left the two of us alone.
I said softly, "I'm sor..."
He cut me off, "It's alright Dick. We can talk about it later, but now I want you to rest. Don't want to get behind chum."
I laughed slightly and slowly let my eyelids drop. Before I fell into complete sleep, I saw the smiling face of my mentor, my father, Bruce. I slept in peace…
… Or so I thought.
Memories of April 1, 2006 flooded my mind. Once again.
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