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Because of you

Chapter 52: Because of you

Dick slowly took in his surroundings as he slowly opened his eyes. He could hear the faint roar of the crowd emitting from a candy cane colored tent. Dick felt drawn to the tent and he slowly walked over to it, his mind in a haze as he did so. The cheers of the crowd got louder as he got closer and he finally made it to the tent. He stepped inside and his eyes widened. The crowd erupted into more cheers as the two trapeze acrobats flew in the air and caught their swings.

The ring master wore a broad smile and threw his hands in the air. "The Flying Graysons, everyone!"

The crowd clapped and Dick found himself clapping along with them wearing a proud smile on his face.

"More, more, more!" the crowd chanted simultaneously.

"What was that," the ring master asked, putting his glove covered hand to his ear. "You want more?"

The crowd chanted 'yes' along with other incoherent things.

"Well then more is what you shall have!" the ring master said and he stepped away as the Flying Graysons began there act anew.

Dick looked on at his parents as they preformed with a wide smile. He clapped along side the crowd and couldn't remember ever being this proud of them. That's when the happy moment faded away. Even though the roar of the crowd was loud, he could hear the snapping of the rope. Dick looked up and he could almost see it. His parents still swung from the swings, blissfully unaware of the danger. He had to warn them.

Dick attempted to yell but his voice was gone. He wanted to run to them but his whole body was frozen. That's when he heard a sinister chuckle. He looked behind him and saw a rugged looking man wearing a dark brown over coat. His smirk was vicious and the tint in his eyes looked like pure evil.

"Say goodbye to your parents, kid." he said, laughing madly.

The rope snapped and two bodies began to fall to the ground. Dick looked on with wide eyes and suddenly found his voice and was able to move. He ran towards his parents screaming.

"MOM! DAD! NO!"

It was to late and Dick fell to his knees, looking before himself in horror. The tent began to twist and turn and the crowd disappeared. Every thing went black and cloudy. dick sat on the ground and tears leaked from his eyes. A sinister chuckle sprang to his ears once more but this time it was different, it wasn't as deep as last time.

"What's the matter, Grayson?"

Dick felt like the wind was knocked out of him as he realized just who the voice belonged to. He turned his head and his eyes went wide. Fang was there, but that wasn't all. He had Kori in his grasp. Dick immediately stood up, glaring.

"Let her go, Fang."

"You talk really big talk, Grayson," Fang sneered and tightened his hold on Kori, making her whimper. He reached inside his pocket and pulled out his weapon, pointing it at Kori's head. Dick froze. "Not so tough now are you, Grayson."

"Please... don't hurt her," Dick pleaded. "I'll do anything, just don't..."

Fang laughed and pushed the cold metal more on to Kori's skin.

"Dick, help..." she whimpered, tears forming at the corner of her eyes.

Dick looked at Kori and then at Fang. He saw Fang grip his gun and smirk.

"Say goodbye to your girlfriend, Grayson." Fang mocked and he pulled the trigger, resulting in a loud blast."

"NO!"