I Promise I'm Safe
Written for SladeRobin mini event 2023 Day 3 Prompt: "Either Way I Win Fandom: Batman/ Nightwing Characters: Jason, Dick, Slade, Bruce, and Babara Words: 932 Warnings: minor violence Summary: While dealing with a small gang Dick and Jason have a run-in with Slade. It's the aftermath that everyone seems to have a problem with
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
“Red Hood Nightwing report.” Batman’s orders came through the comm lines as the two brothers were in a fight with another Gotham gang.
“We’re fine B. We got it handled. Meet you at the rendezvous point at 20,” Nightwing’s voice reported.
“I don’t take orders from you,” Jason said with a bark that had no bite, well no longer.
“They have hired guns, keep a lookout for secluded points,” Babara’s voice warned them as the two now had to pay attention to stray gunshots.
“I’m on it!” Jason shouted, ducking out from the big fight to go into the shadows.
“You’re leaving your left open,” a new voice said through Dick’s comm.
“Deathstroke? What are you doing here?” Dick asked as a gunshot rang from high up in the right, hitting Dick’s opponent on the head.
Hearing someone behind him, Dick was quick to turn and get into the mercenary’s face,” You didn’t have to kill them.”
“I kill people it’s my job,” Slade’s voice spoke as he lifted a gun and shot someone coming from behind Dick.
“Well you could always learn to do your job without killing,” Dick snapped back, throwing a Batarang at the person coming for Slade.
“How can a mercenary be a mercenary without killing,” Slade asked rhetorically.
“What are you doing here,” Dick asked, the two never stopped fighting the gang.
“I was hired to protect them, but imagine my surprise when the bats show up for some low-life gang,” Slade laughed.
“We came upon them by accident,” Dick punched a guy in the face.
“We were actually looking for Riddler’s gang. One of his usual members is known to hang around here and imagine our surprise when he’s trying to run his gang. Crooks never learn,” Dick laughed.
“They can be annoying,” Slade continued to shoot and take them down. “Where did Hood go?”
“To get rid of the hired guns,” Dick shrugged.
“Yeah and he’s tired of hearing your dramatic ass conversation!” Jason rolled his eyes behind his mask as he took out the last of the goons.
“Why are you helping us?” Jason asked, getting into the pirate’s face.
“The bats are fun to play with. Anyone could notice Wing having an off day, wanted to make sure he stayed on his feet,” Slade shrugged.
“I hate dealing with you,” Jason pointed a finger in Slade’s face.
“I hate putting up with your dramatics,” Jason put a finger in front of Dick’s face.
“Like hell, I’m dealing with both of you together. I don’t give a fuck why you’re here, but if you hurt or fuck him up in any way I will kill you,” Jason let his glare linger on Slade as he made sure his gun was pointed at the man’s heart
“Is that a threat boy,” Slade grabbed the barrel of the gun.
“It’s a promise,” Jason walked away, but not before turning around. “Are you coming goldie?”
“I’ll be there in one second. Just let me ask him something really quick!” Dick shouted back as he turned around to face the villain.
“Why did you help us?”
“The rival gang hired me. Figure I could take them out and help you. Either way, I win. I’ll see you tonight pretty bird,” Slade whispered the last part in Dick’s ear as he disappeared into the night, letting him join his brother on the rooftop.
“I really don’t like that guy,” Jason said.
“You and the rest of the world,” Dick agreed, an awkward silence falling over the two as they ran back to their vehicles to get to the cave.
“Dick promise me something,” Jason finally spoke, the last thing before they officially joined the others.
“What Jaybird?” Dick asked, a carefree smile on his face.
“You’re being careful with him right?” Jason asked.
“I’m not doing anything I don’t want to do,” Dick promised him as the two joined the others.
“Why was Deathstroke there,” Bruce demanded as he stood in front of the two brothers.
“No idea. Wouldn’t say,” Dick stated.
“He came beat up the gang, killed a few others then left,” Jason shrugged, ignoring the looks the other bats were sending the two.
“Secrets are dangerous in our line of work,” Bruce said, his voice being the warning.
“Ha like your one to talk. You know how I feel about hypocrites B. We’re allowed to have our secrets as much as you are,” Jason got closer, looking the bat in the eye, warning him to back off before a fight broke out.
“Okay, you two. That’s enough. B we told you everything. I’m going to shower and head home I have an early shift tomorrow,” Dick pushed the two away as he walked off.
After his shower Dick said bye to his family, Jason was already gone as Alfred handed him some leftovers.
“Drive safe Master Dick,” Alfred hugged him.
“I’ll be back soon Alfie. I always come back,” Dick promised as he was getting on his bike bruce stopped him.
“Be careful Dick. The last thing any of us want is for you to get hurt,” Bruce put a hand on his shoulder.
“I’m fine B. I promise,” Dick smiled as he drove off. Once he got back to his small apartment in Bludhaven he was greeted by strong arms wrapping around him.
“Did you get in trouble with the bat cause of me,” Slade asked.
“Nothing that I can’t handle,” Dick promised as the two just enjoyed being in each other’s company till they eventually have to fight on the opposite side once again.
