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🤒 Sick Day 🤒
Dick sighed as Alfred rested a cold, wet towel on his forehead.
"Better?" The butler questioned.
"Yeah," Dick croaked, "a little."
Alfred let out a small hum as he covered the boy with the blanket on his bed. "The medicine should kick in soon. With some sleep, I believe you'll be feeling much more like yourself in no time."
"I don't wanna sleep," Dick weakly grumbled.
"It'd help you get better, Master Dick."
"But it's the weekend," Dick compained as his head ached. "I wanna do something other than stay in bed all day!"
Alfred shook his head, disapproving the nine-year-old. "I won't force you to sleep, but I highly recommend it. You may play on your phone or read a book, but I want you in that bed, young man."
Dick cracked a smile. "Okay, okay. I'll stay here like I've been glued to the bed. Well, unless I need to pee."
Alfred returned the smile and allowed himself a huff of laughter. "Oh, yes, we wouldn't want you miserable now. More so than you already are, that is."
His eyes softened as he ran a hand through Dick's hair. "Do call for me if you need anything."
Dick nodded. "I will."
And with that, Alfred left him to wallow in boredom.
Dick grabbed a book that was lying on the nightstand and opened it. His head throbbed after a couple of seconds of glancing at the words.
I guess that's a no for reading, Dick mentally stated. He put the book back and grabbed his phone instead.
He mindlessly played Roblox until he got bored yet again.
"Ughhh," Dick groaned as he lowered his phone and rested in head on the silky pillow. He'd normally train or hang out with friends on a weekend. Yet here he was; lying in bed with an annoying fever.
Dick picked his phone up again and looked at his lockscreen's wallpaper. It was a selfie of him, Selina, and Bruce as they smiled in a carnival. He smiled fondly at the memory.
Man, he wished Selina or Bruce were here. Bruce was at work, and he didn't know where Selina was.
He decided to find out.
Hi Selina
What's up?
After a couple of minutes of playing Subway Surfers, he got a notification.
Heya, Dickie. Wazzup?
I'm sick...
:'(
Whaaat? Since when?
Idk
last night sorta but then it got really bad today
My throat is sore
I'm hot but cold in the same time
And Alfred is making me stay in bed
Rip me
Good
???!???
I mean good that Alfred is making u stay in bed
I hope u get better tho
Thanks..
But I'm so bored Selina
I can come over
And bring a board game :D?
Yasss!,
Oh wait no nvm
Why?
I don't want to get u sick
Do I look like I care? I'm coming over ASAP
NoooooooooOooooooO!
Pls Selina
I'll feel gilty after if u get sick..
>_<
But I don't want u to be alone
I have Alfred
Sorta
And I feel less bored since I've been txting u
So thanks <333
Brb for a sec
Ok
❤️Selina❤️ has created a group chat
D= Dick
S= Selina
I= Ivy
D: ?
S: The other number is Ivy's
D: Omg cool!
D: hehe time to make another contact
D: Hiiii Ivyyyy
S: Yo girl
S: answer
S: is she ignoring us?
D: idk
D: maybe she doesn't want to be bothered
D: let's leave her alone
S: no way
S: don't mind me
S: I'm just gonna spam her until she replies
S: h
S: e
S: y
S: .
S: i
S: v
S: y
S: .
S: f
S: r
S: e
S: a
S: k
S: i
S: n
S: g
S: .
S: a
S: n
S: s
S: w
S: e
S: r
S: .
S: m
S: e
S: !
S: !
S: !,,,,
S: !!!!*
S: help me out here Dick
D: if you say so...
D: ( ' ▽ ' )ﾉ
D: hi
D: please answer
D: (⌯⚈ै〰̇⚈ै)
D: pls
D: ( •́ .̫ •̀ )
D: ivyyyy
D: (⌯˃̶᷄ ﹏ ˂̶᷄⌯)ﾟ
D: I give up
D: ( つ᷄.̯σ̣̥᷅ )
I: those are some cute emoji thingys!
D: omg hi! You actualy answered T.T
I: yep! So who r you?!
D: it's me! Dick!
I: Well you don't gotta be rude now!
I: haha I'm just pulling your leg! I think that's ur name, rite? I sure hope so LOLOL
D: wat
S: oh my gosh
S: give Ivy back her phone
I: I don't know what you mean!
I: I am Ivy
I: the plants are my bffs and
I would kill everyone in this chat and then myself if anyone hurt them
D: O__O
S: that was lowkey spot on tho-
D: I'm kinda confused guys...
I: vcsfdhu8niob11dgf muklhmikl:'sl'sk2z Boihroneuoixw29nfown9jwo628 's8osnwda1@lsp01
I: 6978viybil19657ohui7589jhb6hukihjhk7zrtsszteojiml
S: lmao
I: hiuohuml
I: t
I: this phone is so hard to wo
I: that's what she said hahahaj
S: I'm just gonna grab some popcorn lol
D: r u okay Ivy?
D: what's happening??
I: Okay, I have regained control
I: this is the real Ivy typing
D: yay?
D: who was that
S: I'm dead
I: it's not important. She's been dealt with. That annoying little <DELETED>
The rest of this sentence has been deleted by ❤️Selina❤️
S: NO BAD WORDS
I: ... I forgot.
I: so, what is this?
S: a group chat. Duh
I: Why
S: it's for Dick.
S: hes sick with a fever and bored. Now say hi to him
I: hi
D: HIIIII
D: you finally noticed me :0
I: I did
I: so can I leave now
D: Ó.Ò
S: dang, brutal
I: I was just asking
D: I'm not going to make you stay
D: so u can go if u want
I: Okay, Bud
I: ugh. I typed bye, not "bud"
I: I can't stand this thing
S: it's called autocorrect
I: whatever
🌱 Ivy has left the chat
S: jeez, she didn't even hesitate
D: she's probaly busy
D: it's ok tho
D: that really made me forget about hkw bored I was earlier lol
D: how*
S: well that's good
S: so do you know when Bruce is coming home?
D: around the evening I think
D: he left early tho
D: I don't think he even knows I'm sick
S: that sucks
From downstairs, Dick could hear a doorbell ring.
D: is that you?
S: ?
S: wdym
D: oh. it's just that someone is @ the door
S: it's not me
S: I wish it were ;/
D: I'm going to check who it is
S: tsk tsk
S: i don't think so
S: you gotta stay in bed remember?
D: it's not like I broke a leg or anything
Adding evidence to Dick's theory that Alfred had super powers- perhaps a mind reading ability- he opened the door just as Dick had begun to dizzily get out of bed.
The man held a cloth bag in one hand and a glass of water in the other. "Miss Kyle sent something?"
Dick raised an eyebrow as he got back in bed. "Huh? What is it?"
Alfred rested the glass of water on the nightstand and then put the bag on the bed to see what was inside. He stuck his hand in, and when it came out, it was holding something that looked like a small vial of medicine.
"Oh, she must have known you were sick. That's awfully sweet."
Dick cringed at the color of it at first. It was green and looked gooey. But then he realized... this was from Ivy! It had to be! Only Ivy could come to the manor that fast. Plus, this looked like something Ivy would totally make herself.
"How do you know it was from Selina?" Dick asked as if he thought it were still from her.
"It says it right here," Alfred explained. He turned gestured to a sticky note on the cloth bag that read: This'll get rid of that fever like nothing. From Selina.
Dick smiled. Ivy knew that Alfred wouldn't let him take the medicine if it came from her, but if it "came from Selina" then there was nothing wrong with it.
"I'll make sure thank her later," Dick said.
Alfred poured the nasty looking medicine in a cup. As soon as the child forced it down his throat, he already began to feel less sick. His face seemed to cool down and his head stopped aching. However, his eyes seemed to get more droopy.
Dick rubbed his eyes. "You know... I think I might go to sleep now."
Alfred smiled. "that sounds like a great idea, Master Dick."
Once the butler left, Dick picked up his phone one last time before going to sleep, and typed:
Thank you Ivy <3
He put his phone down and got comfy in the sheets. Unconsciousness quickly took over him moments after he closed his eyes. The afternoon sun shone on him as his chest evenly rose and fell from his steady breathing. It was quiet and peaceful. Yes, Dick would be feeling much better soon- sooner than most people, thanks to Ivy's medicine.
Without disrupting his slumber, his phone vibrated.
You're welcome, kid.
~ Alternate: If Bruce Let Dick Wear the Short Shorts ~
Dick looked up at Bruce with pleading eyes that resembled a sad puppy. "C'mon, let me wear this design! If I wear long pants, then I'm ruining the meaning behind the suit."
Bruce exhaled softly. "Okay, okay. You can wear the shorts."
Dick smiled and happily jumped into the air. "Yay, thanks!"
- - - - - - - -
Robin watched Batman fight the criminals that were robbing the bank. He quickly joined him and knocked a man down.
Through the fighting, another man couldn't help but laugh. "Pfft, nice panties, princess. They really flatter your legs."
Robin momentarily froze as his face turned red from embarrassment. He then recovered as he thought of a good comeback. "Hasn't anyone ever told you that it's rude to stare? Well, since you seem to care so much about my legs, I'll help you get a good look at them!" He threw his foot at the robber's face in a rough kick, sending the man backwards onto the hard ground. "There you go!"
And he could've sworn he saw Batman smirk afterwords.
- - - - - - - -
Joker let out a cackle as he looked at Robin's outfit. "Nice sidekick, Batsy! I see you two have clashing tastes in fashion. I like his spunk! You know, some color is what you've been needing in your life. You should give it a try!"
Robin wasn't sure whether that was a genuine compliment or not.
The girl next to Joker grinned. "He should give the shorts a try, too!"
The criminals both laughed, proud of their remarks. Dick facepalmed. He had not expected these reactions towards his new suit. Maybe he should've listen to Batman (and the readers)...
Maybe. Just maybe...
- - - - - - - -
"No..." Dick breathed. "How do you know I'm Robin?!"
Ivy shrugged. "I wasn't born yesterday, Dick. Anyways, can I just comment on how cute the suit is?"
Dick blinked, his anxiety suddenly forgotten. "Wait, you think it's cute? Most people have been making fun of me for it.."
"Totally. I mean, look. We're matching," Ivy said as she gestured to the news that was showing clips of Robin in his suit.
She was sorta right. They were both wearing similar green bottoms.
"Aw, now that's cute. The people making fun of you don't know what their talking about. No taste," Selina criticized. "You two should meet up while Dick's in his suit. I'd take a pic and make it my wallpaper."
Ivy looked at the raven haired boy. "Sure, why not?"
Dick nodded. "Yeah, that'd be fun!"
So, they planned out what they'd do to make the picture perfect. Dick felt like he should do something important- maybe talk to someone- but he was too distracted right now with this.
- - - - - - - - - -
Dick leaned in closer to his phone. "Okay, I'm ready."
On the other end of the line, Selina responded, "got it. I'm walking towards the door."
The doorbell rang.
Dick ran out of his room and zoomed downstairs. "Hey, it's Selina. We're gonna hang out!"
Bruce raised a brow. "Wait-"
"Byeeee!" Dick sang as he opened the door and hurried out, a small bag in his hand.
"He didn't ask any questions?" Selina questioned as they headed towards her car.
Dick shook his head. "Nope. I was too quick."
"Perfect," Selina said with a smile.
Dick got into the car with her. He had to sit in the back for the first time in a while because Ivy was sitting the passenger's seat already.
They went to Selina's place to change. Then they headed to a photo studio.
"Uhh..." A woman at the establishment uttered in confusion as she eyed the notorious villain Ivy and newest hero in town, Robin, enter the building.
Selina, who was now in her Catwoman suit, crossed her arms, "don't worry, we're not gonna cause any trouble. We just want a free booth."
The employee stammered.
Catwoman held up a hand. "Yes, we'll pay, too. Now get us a booth before we reconsider."
Robin and Ivy got into a booth together first.
"Okay, so what should our poses be?" Robin asked. His heart was fluttering. He was nervous to somehow annoy Ivy but he was also so excited to be doing this with her.
"Let's take a normal picture first. Then we can get creative afterwards," Ivy replied.
They sat sat by side in the first picture. Average but cute.
"Let's do fighting poses!" Robin suggested.
Ivy smirked. "I like the sound of that." The vines on her became to grow around the booth as she got in a pose. Robin gasped before grabbing two batarangs and making an 'x' with his hands.
The botanist laughed quietly. "What next?"
They took more funny pictures until Catwoman peeked her head in. "You guys ready to let me join in on the fun? The people out there are staring at me, and as much as I love the attention, it's annoying."
"Come in," Ivy insisted.
They did some more fighting poses and silly pictures until they thought they'd had enough.
"I only planned on keeping one of the pictures," Selina informed as they let the images print and save into her phone,"but they're all adorable. I'm keeping them all in my phone. You guys that can have the physical copies."
"Robin can have most of them. I just want one," Ivy said.
"Which one?" Robin asked curiously.
"This one," Ivy stated, picking up one of the photo strips as it just finished printing.
"Ah," said Dick fondly. She wanted the pics with the three of them together, smiling at the camera as they held onto each other.
"Good choice," Selina said with an affectionate stretch of the lips. Ivy glanced to the side momentarily, slightly embarrassed and unused to receiving such a look from the woman.
Dick smiled to himself. Ivy was secretly a total softy. If only Bruce could see that.
Speaking- or thinking- of Bruce...
"So, uh, how am I gonna explain this to Bruce?" The boy asked. He'd freak once he found out about this.
Selina's eyes widened. She scratched the back of her head and shrugged before looking at Ivy for help.
Ivy chuckled. "That sounds like a you problem." She looked at the picture in her hand. "But I know you guys will figure it out. You always do. Anyways, I should be going now. Harls'll be pestering me, asking why we didn't invite her."
Selina snorted. "Good luck with that."
Dick raised a brow but didn't ask.
They said their goodbyes and parted ways. Ivy left on her own (though Dick wasn't sure what method of transportation she planned on taking) and Dick and Selina got in the car.
He spent the car ride looking at the pictures, not caring very much anymore if Bruce got mad at him for hanging out with Selina and his green, botanist friend.
Here's some drawings I did of some of the stuff mentioned this chapter.
Dick's wallpaper on his phone:
I kept messing up on Dick's smile, and the paper began to rip from all the erasing, so that's why it looks weird. Just ignore that~
Bruce was so hard to draw. I rarely ever draw muscular grown men so that's probably why XD
And here's some of the pics that Ivy and Dick took.
Okay, so I'm not very good at proportions when it comes to putting two characters next to one another- especially if they have big height differences. I was still experimenting in the second pic and that's why Robin looks huge next to Ivy lolol. (They're sitting in those pics btw)
In case you can't tell, Ivy is making fun of Batman in the last pic by imitating him.
Also, here's a random quickish drawing of Oswald since I've never drawn him before.
I imagine him as a combination of several versions of Penguin, and the features from the actor in Gotham being the most prominent. I would've made him slightly wider but other than like, I kinda like how this drawing turned out :D
Anyways, that's it for the 20k special! Thank you guys for supporting me and this story. I probably have said this already but I put a lot of time and effort into Friends with the Enemy, and knowing that that time and effort is able to reach people is awesome. Writing this story is so much fun and it's even better knowing there's others who like it, too. It's crazy to think that I started writing this with a small idea in mind and now it grew to become this. I just want you all to know that I appreciate you, and you're my biggest source of inspiration.
See you guys next week! ^_^ 💜