Court of owls

Circus

Two days later
Dick P.O.V

My heart is racing as I enter the tent. This was my life, my home, my family. That all ended though and I don't know how to face this.

I can tell the team doesn't like me and wants me gone, but what's new. Our cover are as the Dangers, a family of mixed talent kids. I know Mr. Haly will see right past that.

Robberies have been happening everywhere the circus visits. I'm starting to think that Batman sent us here as a gift instead of a curse. He knew I needed to do this.

Wallys P.O.V

Talon is really starting to freak me out. His weird yellow and pale skin are just downright unsettling. I hate myself for saying it though he is kinda attractive.

This mission is super weird anyways. We're at a circus where the ring leader is totally shady. Why else would all these places the circus have been been robbed?

Talon seems to think no though. He seems to think that no one is guilty, anyone that has been here over 5 years is innocent.

" So Talon do you have an actually name or do you prefer talon?" I said.

"I've been here for months and you just know want to ask me this?" He replied.

"Well no time like the present, so do you?"

"Richard Grayson but you can call me Dick."

"Really your parents gave that name. What kinda parents name their kid that?" I ask in a voice that sounds pretty judgy.

Dick did not like that comment and next thing I knew I was on the ground. "Never talk about my parents like that ever. Next time you'll be more then just on the ground." He says.

"I'm sorry I was just trying make conversation, not offend anyone." I reply.

"No I'm sorry it's just a touchy subject and I'm not ready for that conversation" I feel for that I wouldn't want anyone talking like to Barry or Iris.

"Are they dead or just not around anymore?"

"I think those are kinda the same thing. And to answer your question yes they are no longer around."

"Well I'm sorry to hear that.Look at us bonding though, I think this is the start to a beautiful friendship." I say with a hopeful tone.

"I'm glad to hear this, but I don't expect to be around for much longer."

"Sad to hear that, but it would've been beautiful."

I run away because we have to perform in an hour and need to get my outfit on and prepare for my act.

Batman P.O.V

Richard Grayson was a boy who I failed. I was going to adopt him and help him get over his parents death the way I never could.

Maybe he could've joined me in fighting crime but now he is the crime I fight. He became an assassin even if he doesn't like it he still does it. I hope I can bring him back from the dark place he lives in.

"Master Wayne I certainly hope you don't plan on sulking the entire night about something you couldn't prevent." Alfred tells me as I sit at the bat computer.

"I could've prevent this though he was at the detention center because the orphanage was to full and if I had just gotten to him sooner then I could've saved him from the Court of Owls.

"Well nothing can be done now except have faith that he will find a home with the team." Alfred reassures me.

"I pray your right Alfred, I pray your right"