WARNING: Brief Panic attack, slight Stockholm syndrome 

Robin groaned as he tried to find a comfortable position on his bed. 

"Stop moving. You're going to injure yourself more." Slade said.

"My back hurts though. You know they didn't just hurt my ribs." Richard frowned. 

Slade growled loudly. 

Richard's eyes went wide.

"I'm sorry!" Richard squeaked out and hid behind his fluffy blankets. 

"It's okay. You're safe now. No one can get you. They have to get through me first." Slade said, rubbing circles into Richard's scalp. 

Richard closed his eyes and leaned into the touch. 

It felt good to have a touch that didn't hurt him. 

It also made Slade not as angry when he obeyed him. 

"That's a good boy." Slade said, his voice luring Richard to sleep.

Safe.

He was safe.

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Then next time Richard woke up, Slade was no where to be seen.

Richard frowned, panic popping up in his chest a bit. 

Richard knew he was safe, but still. 

Slade wasn't there.

Richard hid under his blankets a bit more. 

He then grabbed a pillow and held it closely to his chest.

'It's okay. It's okay. Nothing is going to get you. The door is locked.' Richard tried to reason with himself.

A shutter when through his body. 

He wasn't going to cry!

Everything was fine! 

No one was going to get him! 

Richard started to calm down a bit.

Suddenly, he heard the lock on the door moving.

The door opened and then shut.

Then, Slade walked into his room.

Richard completely relaxed. 

Slade was back!

He was safe again!

"I see you are up again, Richard." Slade said.

Richard nodded eagerly. 

"Good. How are you? Need some more medicine?" Slade asked.

"No, sir." Richard shook his head.

"Okay. Are you hungry?" Slade asked.

"No, sir. Just a bit sore." Richard said.

"Hum. Not much I can do for you then." Slade said, patting Richard's head. 

"Uhm, Slade...uhm, speaking of doing stuff...when will I be able to get up?" Richard asked meekly. 

"When you heal. It will be a while, a few weeks at least. It's been three days already, you have just been sleeping. Which you need to do in order to heal." Slade said sternly.

Richard nodded.

~~~(TIME SKIP) [I got bored.]~~~

It was a week later when Richard could get out of the bed without wincing. 

He had been off the pain medicine for a few days already. 

And he was thankful he could get out of the bed.

He had completed all his homework, read all the books Slade bought him, and completed all the games he was allowed to play on Slade's iPod. 

Of course, Slade modified the iPod so that the only things Richard could do were download games and play them.

He could also listen and get music, but he was bored of the selection he had right now.

So, when Slade said he could try moving, Richard tried to get out of the bed as fast as he could.

Slade, being the possessive mother hen that he was, told Richard to get out of the bed slower otherwise he's end back in the bed for yet another week. 

"How are you feeling today?" Slade asked as they were sitting on the couch watching some detective show.

"Great! My ribs don't hurt any more. The only thing that's really bothering me right now is my lower back when I'm standing or walking for too long." Richard said.

Slade smirked a bit, "Good. Then, get up."

Richard did as Slade said.

"Go get changed into some casual clothes." Slade said.

Richard went into his room and looked around the closet.

He finally decided on a dark blue T-shirt and a pair of dark blue jeans. 

"Ready!" Richard skipped out into the living room.

Slade was changed into a black shirt and a pair of black jeans. 

"Good. Now, I don't think I need to remind you, but I will. Your bracelets are still active, so don't try anything funny." Slade said sternly.

"Yes, sir!" Richard shook his head.

"Alright. Let's go." Slade said, pocketing his keys and wallet.

The two of them walked down to the doors of HIVE academy. 

"Uhm...Slade, where are we going?" Richard asked.

"We're going out. A day in the town." Slade said. 

"Oh." Richard was surprised. 

"Yes. Now, stay close. If you find yourself 10 feet (3.048 meters) away from me, the bracelets will go off. And believe me when I say, you don't want that." Slade said.

"Yes, sir!" Richard nodded, stepping a little closer to Slade.

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"What will you two like to order?" the waitress asked.

"Two cheese burgers, please. One Coke-Cola and one lemonade. And a side salad." Slade said, handing both of their menus to the waitress. 

"Okay! That'll will take a few minutes, but we'll get it to you as soon as we can!" the waitress smiled then left.

 "So, what exactly is this place?" Richard asked, looking around at the decor and the people.

"A villain bar and restaurant." Slade said. 

"It's very homey." Richard said.

Slade made a noise and nodded.

"So...when do I start classes again?" Richard asked.

"Soon. Luthor has decided to put you in a different class from Black Manta. I don't want you anywhere near him." Slade said.

"What class?" Richard asked.

"I think Luthor has decided to try a few different classes on you. I know he wants to try and put you in a class, but if he can't, he's going to put you in a councilor session for that hour." Slade said.

Richard was a bit surprised, but didn't say anything. 

Finally, their food came.

After they ate, they paid the bill and left.

"Come along." Slade pulled Richard along.

"Are we going back to HIVE?" Richard asked.

"No. Shopping." Slade said.

"Oh! Okay. What's around here?" Richard asked.

"You need some more jeans and shirts. Another pair of pajamas wouldn't hurt." Slade said.

Richard just nodded.

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Slade and Richard were heading out of the sleepwear department when Richard saw it.

It was a medium-sized panda stuffed animal. The panda was black and white, standing on four legs, and eating a bamboo stick. 

Richard made a delighted "OOOOOHHHH!" when he saw the stuffed animal.

He picked it up and hopped over to Slade, putting on his puppy-dog eyes and his wobbly bottom lip.

"Is that face suppose to make me think you're adorable and deserve it?" Slade asked, unimpressed. 

"It doesn't affect me. However, I will let you have the stuffed animal because you have been a very good boy today." Slade said.  

Richard made a squeal and gently put the stuffed animal on the top of the pile of clothes they had in the cart. 

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Richard said, hugging Slade tightly. 

There you go. He's officially been taken out. *Winks* :P

I needed to put in some fluff before my own sanity is broken again. Lol, when isn't it?