I Am Not Your Sidekick

Boulevard of broken dreams

Yeah, yeah, I know that was sudden, but it's what happened. The ceiling collapsed before we could get out and I was knocked on the head with debris, so it sure felt like I was dead. Or maybe a concussion. Either way, it was painful.

My head hurt like crazy and it was safe to say that I was pretty pissed off.

But, that's how I know that I am even a little bit alive.

Well, that and the fact that I woke up first.

Kaldur was next to me, unconcious (I hope) and Robin and Batman was nowhere in sight. So I guess they're stuck somewhere underneath the ceiling.

So basically it went down like this: I checked Kaldur's pulse and then, certain that he was alive, vapour travelled him out of there. Next, I went back and searched for batman and robin, who was only stuck in a dome of debris, somehow managing to get out as carefully as they possibly could, but robin was startled when he saw me and punched me on the nose (which had just stopped bleeding).

"Shit, dude!" I grabbed my nose as it started bleeding again. "Really? Again?"

Robin shrugged. "Sorry, dude."

I rolled my eyes and said harshly, " we need to get out of here. Put your hand on my shoulder and keep your eyes on me." They both obeyed without question and soon we were out of harm's way.

"What happened to Kaldur?" Robin asked as soon as he saw Kaldur's unconcious body.

"He's alive. Thats all that matters. Get him back to wherever your headquarters are and check him for a concussion. I have something else I need to do." I said as I turned around and started to leave. I didn't want to stay with these people another second.

"I don't think so. Your forehead is bleeding and so is your nose. We need to check you for a concussion too." Batman stepped in my way.

Oh come on!! I want to get out of here.

Besides, since when is it impossible for me to heal myself even if I do have a concussion?

I bet there's at least one place where I can get ambrosia or nectar here in Gotham.

"Look Batman, I have had two very rough weeks and I am not in the mood to be kidnapped again. Lock Deathstroke up, get Kaldur back to your headquarters and leave me alone. This isn't your fight." I spat and walked around him to get back on the road.

Batman turned around and called back out. "Percy wait. " I spun around in frustration and looked at him warningly. I didn't want him to try to persuade me anymore. It was my choice.

Instead, he pulled out a Wayne Industries card and said, "in case you need any help. You know how to contact me. "

I appreciated what they did for me, really, but that doesn't mean that I have to come in easy. Kaldur is my best friend and he almost got killed because of it. And I get why

I walk a lonely road, but it's the only one that I've ever known.

I don't know where it goes, but it's only me

and I walk alone.

I went to a phone booth and called my mom.

"Percy? I've been so worried about you! Where are you? Where have you been? Are you okay-" I interupted her.

"Mom, I'm alright. I'm in Gotham, I think, but I don't want you to come here. This is a dangerous city...." I stopped myself before I could give my mom a heartattack. I had to stay away for the sake of us both. I didn't want her to be in any kind of danger.

I walk alone.

I walk alone.

"Mom, I have my hands pretty full at the moment, so I don't think it's time to come home just yet." I sighed and leaned against the wall with my head resting on my forearm.

"O-okay, when wil you be coming home?" She asked shakily.

I thought about that for a moment.

Would I ever come home? Would I ever bethe same if I did?

"I can't tell you that now. I'll call you." I said and hung up.