Falling into Gotham (Dick Grayson Fan Fiction)

Chapter 7

I came back with a sweatshirt and sweatpants for Zahra. I figured she would want something big and baggy to help fit over her casts. When I walked back into the room she was awake but staring at the wall in silence while Cyborg was trying to give her some water. I rushed over to her and placed the clothes on the table. "Zahra, are you okay?"

She looked at me as if I were made of glass. "Are we stuck here?" was all she mustered out. I violently shook my head no.

"Cyborg is working on a way to get us out. After he's done taking care of you he's going straight to Gotham to work with Batman and The Atom to get us out of here." I took her good hand into my own and squeezed it tight.

I could feel Dick and Karen's presence behind me. In all the ruscus I forgot that they were here. Dick walked over to Cyborg and the two men excused themselves to a corner of the room to have a private conversation. Karen stood with us, helping Zahra finish the cup of water Cyborg gave her. I patted her head as she laid it down on my shoulder. I felt so responsible for her, It was my fault she was here after all. Somehow I have to get us back home.

"Alright girls," Cyborg said after finishing his conversation with Dick. "I have to head over to Gotham pretty soon so I'm transferring Zahra from here to a room next to you Angela. But first I gotta run a couple more tests so if you guys could leave the room that would be great."

"I can't stay?" I asked him. My grip on her hand got firmer at the thought of having to leave. I didn't want her to be scared and feel alone.

He shook his head no, "It would just be easier if you guys didn't. I would get done faster. She'll be out soon, I promise." He spoke softly to me. He was a sweet guy, he knew I was afraid of letting go. She was my little sister, and also the only link I had to back home.

I sighed, "Okay." I turned towards her and grabbed her face in my hands. "I'm right here, okay? You're not alone. We will figure out a way to get home. I promise." I pulled her into the tightest hug I could. She hugged me back half heartedly. When I let go of her I could see that her eyes were still foggy, she wasn't fully there.

I walked out of the medical wing with Karen and Dick in tow. Dick placed a hand on my shoulder to get my attention before he spoke up, "Hey Angela, maybe you should eat and then get some rest. Donna ordered Pizza for everyone, you're more than welcome to join."

"I'm not very hungry." I murmured. I suddenly just drained. I guess all the emotional baggage I've been holding onto since I've been here just hit me all at once. This is the type of emotional tiredness I haven't felt since my Grandmother died.

Karen nudged my shoulder with a soft smile dancing on her lips. "You gotta eat Angela. You can't go back home emaciated. They're going to think we didn't feed you."

I laughed at her bad joke, but I appreciated it nonetheless. I knew she was trying to make me feel better and it worked.

"Listen, I would eat with you guys but I'm too drained to deal with the little Robin glaring at me and hoping I would drop dead." I scratched the back of my head as we made our way down the hallway towards my room.

"I'll bring you some to your room then. You like veggies on your pizza?" Dick asked.

"Yeah I do." The three of us stopped in front of my door.

"One slice or two?"

"One."

"I'll bring two." He grinned. He winked before walking away. Me and Karen watched him head towards the living room.

"God, you might actually have a chance." She whispered in complete shock. I scoffed at that sentence.

"I'm offended if you ever thought I didn't." I flipped my braid over my shoulder. Karen gave me the deepest eye roll ever.