Sparrow

Prologue

4 years ago

The nine year old boy, Richard Grayson watched as his parents fell to their deaths. I felt accountable, I mean if I was Sparrow I could have saved them. 'But you're not Sparrow right now, you're Persephone Wayne (it'll explain in detail later on but basically she was staged as Bruce's blood daughter.), the sassy rich kid, daughter of Bruce Wayne.' I chastised myself. But I can still do something. With a nod to Bruce we walked down to the scene. 

Once down, I walked over to the nine year old and turned his head away from the bodies of his parents. I whispers kind words that I hoped would sound better to him than it was to me. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Bruce talking with Jim. I didn't pay them any mind. A few hours go by and people come to take away the bodies. I still hold tight to Richard. Until I hear footsteps, that I recognize as Bruce's, come towards us. Slowly I pull away from the now tear streaked Richard. 

Bruce bends down and begins to tell us the situation. 

"Hey kid. My name is Bruce Wayne and this is Percy. I've been talking with Gordon and until Zucco is locked up we think it's best if you live with us." (I don't know how it went sooooooo yeah) 

"O-ok" Was the now orphan's weak reply. Bruce looked at me.

"Let's head to the Manner."

-Time skip cause I do't wanna write it-

Alfred opened the door and we got out. I saw Richard or Dick mouth gap. I gently closed it.

"Close your mouth. you'll catch flies." I laughed at his expression. 

It was weird seeing someone how not even a day ago had his parents murdered in front of him, smile or laugh. Bruce said I had this kind of effect on people. Like I can make them forget their problem, like someone's death, by just smiling and laughing. At first I thought it was bs, but now...seeing dick like this will it makes me wonder how much of an affect I can have on people.

We enter the large doors and Dick looks (if posable) even more in awe. Bruce gives me a look that says to show him around. 

"Come on little D. I'll show you around." I said grabbing his arm and pulling him towards the kitchen. 

"This is-

"-and this is your room."I finished.

"Wow. it's huge!" Dick said throwing up his arms. I smiled.

"Yep. You'll get lost in the beginning but. You'll figure it out. Oh, if you need me, Alfe, or Bruce, I'm next door, if I'm not their just wander around ether you'll find me or I'll find you. Same with Alfe and Bruce." I said. Before I could leave Dick huge me, and to say the least I was surprised.

"Thank you."I gave him a questioning look.

"For what?"

"For taking me in and helping me." I smiled he was adorable. I looked him in the eyes.

"It was the right thing to do." I watched as he reached for the door handle, Before I called out. "And Dick," He turned around. "Me and Bruce both had our parents murdered. We know how it feels. Bruce is bad at showing it but he cares. But I'm always next door if you wanna talk."

Dick smiled. Bright and genuine.

"I-I think I'd like that."