Young Justice: Robin Centric

Nightmare

Category: Fluff/Daddybats

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Dick Grayson finally had the chance to sleep. It had been a long day. Sleep engulfed him.

His dreams took him back to that night. They always did.

The little boy's bright blue eyes stared hopefully at his parents.

"Mami, tati! I want to do it too! Can I?" He asked eagerly.

John Grayson smiled at his son . "Soon. Just not yet."

Dick huffed and folded his arms. "Fine."

Mary hugged him. "See you after the performance sweetie."

His parents were on the trapeze. They looked so alive doing what they loved. It didn't last long. The rope suddenly snapped. The Grayson's fell. It was like it happened in slow motion. The boy's face dropped with horror. The audience screamed and covered their faces.

Tears dripped off Dick's face. He screamed for them as he ran to their lifeless bodies. In the audience, people were panicking and crying. They didn't know what to do.

"Mami! Tati!" He cried harder.

Mary was still alive, barely. "Be strong my little bird."

He shook his head. "Don't leave me!"
She smiled at her son, closing her eyes.

He couldn't cope. How could there life end in a matter of seconds?

Somebody placed a warm hand on his shoulder. He wiped his tears and looked behind him. It was a tall man with black hair. His eyes were welcoming. On his stern face he held a smile.

"Richard Grayson?" He asked.

The boy nodded.

"I'd like you to come with me. My name is Bruce Wayne."

"W-why?" His voice was weak.

"I'm going to take care of you, okay?" Bruce replied.

Dick nodded. "Okay."

He shot up. His breathing was heavy and he was sweating. After he realised what had happened, he noticed his father at the end of the bed.

Dick looked closely at his father. "It was different this time. It usually ends when they - they fall. This time, you were in it."

Bruce was surprised. "What did I say?"
"You were going to take care of me." Dick smiled.

Bruce stood up. "Go back to sleep son."
Dick lay back down and Bruce tucked him in. Bruce sighed at the figure lying in the bed and turned off the light.

"I will always take care of you." Bruce whispered.