Instead of going to a orphanage like any other kid, he was sent to a juvenile detention center instead, because apparently there "wasn't any room" aka they didn't want a circus freak in their orphanage.
He was bullied and beat, none of the kids wanted him there either and the worse part is Dick has no one to cry or run to, he just wanted friends. After a month Dick has finally had enough, he decided he was going to run away. It's the only thing he can do, he hates coming back to his steel bed, all black and blue, crying himself to sleep. Why should he wait for a knight in shining armor, little Dickie believed no one was coming to save him, so he did it instead. He used the air vents and waited for the guards to leave, from there he navigated himself out of that hell hole, he didn't know where he was but he knew he was finally away from it all.
Dick was now exploring the lonely streets of Gotham. Oh man, i'm getting hungry! I knew this was a bad idea! Dick thought as he heard his stomach grumble, regretting his decision. Where even am I? Dick found a nearby park and decided to take a seat at a bench. Dick sighed. "Mew," Dick slightly jumped and looked in the direction of the sudden noise. There was a small black kitten with big blue eyes rubbing up against his leg.
"Oh, well hello there. Are you alone too?" Dick petted the cat, who joined him on the bench. "Meow!" Dick heard the faint noise of the cat's stomach rumbling. Dick looked at them with sad eyes, "You must be hungry too, c'mon, let's find some food." He picked up the black cat and began walking around.
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"Excuse me? I'm really hungry do you have any food or money?" Dick asked. The man scoffed at him and walked away. "Excuse me, spare change?" "Sorry kid, not today." "Does anyone have anything for a starving kid!?" "Buzz off kid." A random stranger said. "Who even says that?" He asked himself, walking away. This is how most of his interactions with strangers went, but hey, it's Gotham. What did you expect?
After a while of looking and asking people, to no avail he decided on pickpocketing, the best option in these streets. Dick held the cat in his hands and walked into a crowd. I'm scared! What if I get caught! He looked worriedly at the cat and swallowed his fears.
"Now or never," he whispered. Dick blended into the crowd by keeping his head low, this one looks like he has money, suit and tie, combed hair, and bodyguards!? It's okay I can play it off... Dick bumped into the older man on 'accident'. "Hey!" One of the bodyguards yelled. "Sorry," He coward quietly. "It's okay, just watch where you're going next time, okay?" The man said kindly, pushing the bodyguard back. Dick nodded and continued his path. He looked back, seeing the man out of sight he ran into a nearby alleyway."I did it! I can't believe it!" Dick held the very stuffed wallet in front of the cat.
He had a big grin on his face as he walked into a nearby convenience store. "Hey!" The cashier yelled at him, he froze. "Sorry dude, no pets allowed." "Oh, sorry." Dick walked back out and placed the kitty down, "Stay here, I'll be back." He walked back into the store and loaded up on cat food, water, and snacks. The cashier cocked an eyebrow at Dick and the pile of snacks. "Umm my p-parents sent me, we're having a party. Yeah a party." He shrugged and began scanning the snacks.
The two made their way back to their bench and enjoyed food together. "What are you anyway, a girl? Or a boy?" "Meow" "What?" "Um, ok, walk left if your a girl and right if your a boy." The kitten walked left. "Ok, I think I'll call you...Nightwing... or Wing for short." Nightwing mewed and snuggled up against Dick. The little boy picked the up the cat and hugged her, "Wing it is." He smiled.
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Carrot Top
FanfictionA story about how a villain known as, Renegade, fell in love with the fastest man alive. Don't forget his cat!
