On The Darkest Night [2]

Phantom Pain

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Phantom Pain
Season Two: Episode 12(ish)

Alister woke just before the sun broke through the clouds. He leaned against the balcony. The morning breeze blew across his skin. He hugged himself and stared down at the city.

Things had changed. They'd keep changing, too. In a matter of months he'd lost so much. Carter, Sheyara, his wings... Himself. A day ago, Alister believed he had nothing left to lose.

He was wrong.

Vandal Savage threatened to take even more from him. With the help of CADMUS, he'd taken Gar and Conner. Scandal and Kay took his father, and Deathstroke still loomed over their heads. Waiting for another chance at revenge.

All of the odds were stacked against them. Against him.

Alister's grip tightened on the rail. His hazel eyes narrowed in on the streets. He felt something building inside of him, something he never thought he'd have again.

Motivation.

They tried to break him. They did break him; but now it's time to put himself back together. The Titans need him. His planet needs him.

A slight pinch of pain burned against his back. Where his wings had been amputated. Alister groaned and tried his best to ignore the phantom pain. Though it felt like something was trying to cut its way out of him.

The pain dulled as 2 strong arms wrapped around him. He felt Dick's warm body press against him. Dick pressed a soft kiss against the fold of his neck.

Alister smiled and leaned into him. "I guess it's safe to say you remember our conversation from last night?"

Dick hummed. "How could I forget?" Dick retorted as Alister turned around in his arms.

Alister met Dick's gaze with a smile. He caressed Dick's cheek and looked into his eyes. His thumb stroked timidly on Dick's face.

"So that means we're gonna try this. For real this time?" Questioned Alister. He held his breathe as he awaited Dick's response.

"Yes, for real this time. Im done screwing around, I almost lost you for good a month ago. That put things into perspective." Said Dick.

Alister nodded. He tried not to think about that night. One of the darkest nights of his life, and he had plenty of those to spare.

"I want to be with you, Dick, I really do, but I still have a lot of work to do on myself. I... I'm still fucked up. I've been managing but I'm not a hundred percent yet, you get that right?" Asked Alister while looking Dick in the eyes.

Dick rubbed Alister's arms. "Of course I understand, Al. I'm here for you. If you don't think now is the right time for us then.."

"No, no cop-outs. There's never gonna be a right time, not unless we make it our moment. You chose me even when I couldn't choose myself, I have no doubts about us anymore."

Dick smiled. His chest fell as a sigh of relief escaped him. "Fuck, you had me worried for a moment there." He said.

Alister smirked. "Shut up and kiss me, Grayson."

Dick pulled Alister in. He pecked Alister's lips once. He leaned back and smiled before leaning in once more. Dick joined their lips for another kiss. One of the deepest depths, hungry for more.

Alister moaned into Dick's mouth. He gently pushed Dick's chest and broke the kiss. He couldn't help but smile.

Dick rested their foreheads together. Time seemed to find its pace once more. Fleeting, like their moment of peace.