Male reader is traumatized and he forcefully refuses Ghost and Soap's affection even in his sleep. Later, Soap found out something horrible going on with him and told Ghost about it.

Based of the Song: Killer in the Mirror by Set it off Dick Grayson wasn't adopted by Bruce Wayne. He wasn't adopted by anyone after he ran away from the circus after his parents death. No Zucco, No Slade, No Batman. Dick just turns away from society all together. He became an assassin, he kills for money or anyone who ever does anything to a family. He's definitely not completely sane. Even some of the big villains in Gotham fear him. He goes by a new name, one that perfectly fits his persona. Blood-Wing <Completed: November 14th, 2018> Notice: I do not own any of the characters, settings, or the song. - Characters and such are owned by DC (I'll own them one day, one day . . . ) - Picture is partly owned by me, • The picture was modified by me •the words were made by me

"If you kill a killer, then the number of killers in the world remains the same..." The Dark Knight spoke grimly. Renegade smirked mischievously,"Sure, but if I kill 100 killers, then that number goes down by like 99 ya know." --- Dick Grayson was never taken in by Bruce Wayne the night of his parents murder. Instead, he was taken in by Deathstroke, the renowned mercenary. He was abused constantly as well as trained in order to become the perfect apprentice; or as better known, Renegade. What happens when Batman discovers a kid committing murders in Gotham? Surely, Batman wouldn't even let a kid break the law. Justice must be delivered and he must be taken to prison.... But then again... This kid is Dick Grayson :)

Dick Grayson was never the 'Justice' type... Nor was he the 'Revenge' type. He was neither hero or villain Good or evil. Right or wrong Held right at the epicenter of gray areas and blurred lines. He was just the messenger of information, An information broker and hacker by the name of Rat.

This is a story about a transgender boy and how he navigates the world while facing many complex changes, and maybe even meets a lover. Based on my experience. A/N I will be re-writing this because I don't like some of the characters anymore, thank you for understanding :)

What if Bruce Wayne wasn't able to adopt Richard Grayson as his ward, because the young boy was kidnapped by Cadmus before he even had the chance? So when Aqualad and Kid Flash bust Superboy out of his prison, they also meet a somew.hat cheerful boy who doesn't remember anything from before his time with Cadmus. Add Batman into the equation, who has been searching for Richard Grayson since his disappearance, and you have the perfect recipe for drama. (Cross-posted on ao3)

He may be called a Robin, but he was born an Owl. It's been two years since the Teen Titans were formed, and Robin left Gotham behind. Or at least, he thought he did. As his sixteenth birthday approaches, Robin starts to notice some distinct changes in himself. To make things worse, Owls are appearing in Jump City, and an old enemy returns. "Talon, it is time to serve." #1 williamcobb #1 wintergreen #1 talon #1 titanseast #1 talondick #1 halyscircus #1 johngrayson #1 courtofowls #1 apprentice #1 deathdad #1 teentitans #1 starfire #1 sladewilson #1 redx

Robin is kidnapped by Slade after the Red X incident. Unable to escape, Robin must endure the hardship under Slade's capture. After Robin is nearly beaten to death, Slade's friend intervenes on Robin's behalf and demands they start anew. But will the bond they begin to form tear down Robin's morals, or will it throw the old saying "Can't teach an old dog new tricks" out on its tail? Full Summary: Robin; the Boy Wonder; ex-protégé of Batman the Dark Knight; leader of the Teen Titans; protector of Jump City, California; and civilian named Richard 'Dick' Grayson never imagined that certain decisions he'd make would have such a transcending impact in his life. What was a simple decision to go undercover and try to win the trust of his arch enemy, Slade, only ended up destroying the trust of his four best friends. Not only that, the enigma Slade has his single eye on Robin and desires the Boy Wonder's abilities for himself. Kidnapped by the all powerful criminal, Robin cannot hope to escape and must endure the terrible hardship of being under the man's capture. In the midst of his struggles to escape, Robin does something dangerously foolish and ends up being harshly punished; beaten until unconscious. Angry at Robin's treatment, Slade's best friend, Wintergreen, intervenes on his behalf and demands that Slade change his tactic so that the two of them may start anew. 'Who is Slade?' Will Robin be able to see past the stiff molds of Hero and Villain? Will he ever be able to see past the mask and see the true man behind it? And will the bond they begin to slowly form tear down Robin's morals; or will it throw the old saying "Can't teach an old dog new tricks" out on its tail? A story of sorrow, of pain, of hope, and of change - the impossible tale between a Hero and a Villain, and that even the blackest of hearts have a glimmer of light within them. Warnings: Violence, physical abuse, and later on, mild corporal punishment. No slash.

While on a mission, things get out of hand and the groups end up splitting. Robin is hunted and shot twice in the abdomen. He manages to escape them, making his way to an abandoned building where, to his surprised, held Deathstroke. With the help of an enemy, Deathstroke nurses Robin back to health. When Robin is healed, through the weeks with Deathstroke, he finds comfort in him. Deathstroke, Sensing this, decides to help get Robin's strength back up. With Robin learning new things that Batman never taught him, Robin decides to stay with Deathstroke as a new apprentice, not realizing the mental damage he was doing to his old team. While they were out searching for Robin. Thinking he was dead, little did they know Robin was living his best no strings attached life. After 5 years, the Team gets a mission which happens to be tracking down Deathstroke and his unknown apprentice. When they find him, what will they think? Will Robin even apologize? Is Robin even Robin anymore? What will Batman think? How much has changed on both sides?

Just four weeks have passed since Robin, or Dick, went back to being the leader of the Teen Titans and Dick is still adjusting to his new life as the adopted son of Slade Wilson. Balancing time with his friends and his father poses its challenges, and staying out of trouble is getting harder than ever; especially when his nights are plagued by the same terrifying nightmare. But amongst it all comes a new Titan, Terra. As they quickly accept this new friend into their group, things get more rocky than ever. Puppy love, infatuation, and jealousy abound Titans Tower and Dick must do everything he can to keep old friendships from becoming strained. But the upheaval surrounding Terra’s presence – one which includes trouble, heartache, betrayal, and renewal – will be nothing compared to the events that encompasses Slade; events that might even shatter Dick’s tender heart. However, things get even worse as Raven’s 16th birthday approaches. Mysteries, secrets, choices, birthmarks, demons – the end is nigh. As both sides of the veil thin, a battle of colossal proportions threatens to overwhelm the world – and even when the jaws of Purgatory opens its mouth wide with bared fangs, higher forces are always prepared with the perfect plan for the bite. New friends, new challenges, and new enemies lurk in the shadows for Dick, his friends, and his father. A story of friendship, of forgiveness, and of renewal; that no matter what, the supernatural forces that are in existence are always watching over those who reside on the earth; and finally, that sometimes for the ones we love, terrible sacrifices are made to keep them safe. For Dick, being the son of a military, firm handed, ex-assassin never got harder. Genre: Drama, Family, Angst, Humor, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Action, Adventure, Romance, Supernatural Warnings: Violence, frightening imagery, very light romance, and mild corporal punishment Rating: PG Sequel to Forgotten Bonds.