Broken But Loved (Robin Fic)

Chapter 6

Dick was resting on the couch, finally deciding out of his own will to join the others that were currently in the middle of the mountain. Dick was curled up into a ball next to the right side of the couch, looking as if he was about to disappear into thin air.

He noticed that after the beach experience, Wally seemed much more distant. Dick didn't understand fully why he was, but didn't want to understand at the same time. He just remained on the couch, watching silently as the others chatted away.

With Wally, he was tracking down Bats in the mountain. He wanted to discuss the issue of the collar, seeming surprised that Bats of all people didn't notice it.

Once he found Batman, he rushed in front of him. "Hey Bats, I need to talk to you about soemthing."

Batman didn't even flinch, before he spoke. "About the Collar I am guessing."

"Its about... yes that." He paused, stunned out of words. Finally finding his voice, he spoke, "You knew about that?" They were silent for a moment before Wally chuckled. "Of course you did. You are Batman."

"I knew about it when we first found him, but he has trust issues and it didn't seem like the appropriate time to address the issue." He explained. "The collar is highly sensitive. If it feels like it is being taken off, it will shock its host, most likely set to kill. The only way to get it off is to find Deathstroke, or someone who can help take it off without tripping the "self destruct" setting."

Wally took a moment to absorb the knowledge before groaning loudly. All this just made him feel even worse for the kid. "So that's why you haven't said anything about it. You didn't want to panic him nor anyone else." Wally stated. "That's very... kind? Or... thoughtful maybe?" Wally trailed off, seeing that Batman didn't look at all impressed. He cleared his throat. "That's very thoughtful of you. Now if uh... you will excuse me, I am going to just... disappear." And with that Wally ran away, leaving a semi confused Batman in his wake.

Batman, although he wasn't impressed with Wally's fishing for words to describe him, he couldn't help but wonder what he was doing was even considered. Was it Kindness? Or was it just pity? No it was just humane.

With that, he turned away and walked, that thought still fresh on his mind.

Wally appeared in the room, noticing Dick looked scared for his life when Wolf was standing next to him, trying to get affection. The look on Dick's face, made Wally both laugh and feel bad at the same time. He looked scared for his life, yet curious as to why Wolf was shoeing such interest.

"He just wants you to pet him." Wally explained.

Dick's head snapped to the voice so fast Wally was certain he hurt his neck. Wally sat down next to Dick.

Dick looked back at Wolf, before back at Wally. Wally got the gist and slowly reached for Dick's hand. Divk tensed up, but relaxed when he felt the warmth come off. Wally grabbed it and slowly brought it towards Wolf.

Dick felt his stomach doing flips the closer he got to the giant dog. When it was inches away, Dick gasped and snapped his hand out of Wallys so fast its as if he got burned by a hot stove.

"Its okay. Wolf is harmless. He has size but he is like a giant teddy bear." Wally, as if demonstrating, reach out his hand and scratched Wolf's ear. "See, completely safe."

Dick knitted his eyebrows together at the word "safe" before following Wallys footsteps. Like a child mocking its parents, Dick slowly reached out his hand, slowling down the closer he got. He gulped when his hand brushed the fluffy tips of Wolf's white fur. He brought his wrist back like he was pricked, before slowly resting his hand fully on wolf.

Dick could feel the giant wolf's breathing and purring. As he felt the soft pelt of the Wolf. He mimicked Wally's movements and rubbed up and down. A smile on his face.

He slowly unfolded his legs and scooted to the edge of the couch before putting both hands on Wolf's fur, a big smile present on his face as he chuckled, feeling the fluffy fur in between his fingers.

He felt happy at this moment, feeling something this soft made him so happy.

Wally, along with the others, couldn't help but enjoy the precious scene unfolding before their eyes. It's moments like these that make the team realize just how sad his life was.

This was the first time he has seen a real dog/wolf. The first time he has even pet one. And most of all the first time he has smiled a genuine grin. All these thoughts made this scene even more amazing than it was.

They just hope it stays like this even just for a little bit.

A/N: HOLY SHIT IS THIS AN UPDATE? THE AUTHOR IS ALIVE? OHMYGOD! HAS JESUS BEEN BORN AGAIN?... Well if you couldn't tell I am alive and well. Been suuuper busy with my life. Went to London for a month and Scotland for 2, so i have been rather all over the place! But I am back and ready to UPDATE! Sorry for such a long wait guys! But hopefully I don't go on a like... 6 month hiatus again!