"So, how are you supposed to address me, Renegade?" Deathstroke asked. Dick took a second, biting his lip back. He was disgusted with himself, but said in a begrudging tone,"Master. Yes...master!"

"Good, apprentice. Now, you are dismissed. You were perfect at the meeting, and let's keep it that way!" Slade shot him a glance that made Dick look to the ground. This was the most shameful thing he had ever been forced to do and he and Barbara had been forced to wash the batmobile after crashing the bat jet. Thinking of Barbara made Dick feel saddened as he got up, and was escorted out by somebody.

"Wh...who are you?" Dick asked.

The man did not answer until they turned the corner. "The name's William Wintergreen. I apologize for Deathstroke's brutal nature. It's always been a part of him. He always wanted someone to follow in his footsteps after he died. I just never thought he would take such a young boy! Especially from the Batman!" Will stated. "I can imagine you're scared right now, huh?"

Dick shrugged. "Aren't you his friend?"

"Well, Master...Deathstroke is a great friend if you know how to be one to him," William stated. He looked concerned looking over at Dick's back. "The Master asked for you to not wear your uniform to sleep. Why don't you..?"

"I've got it, Wintergreen. I know what to do!" Dick stated. He pursed his lips, hatred showed in his eyes. How could anyone be friends with him? It was so stupid! Deathstroke didn't seem to be the friendship type. "Besides I don't trust anyone who won't stand up when they know their friend is doing the wrong thing!"

"Why, master..." Wintergreen was interrupted by Dick's response.

"Don't call me, that!" Dick looked down at his feet. "You will never make this feel like my real home. D..."

"Please, young man. Do not upset the Master! He doesn't approve of you calling him that and there are cameras everywhere!" Will stated.

***

It had been a week and six days since Dick was missing and now even the Commissioner was searching. Green Lantern and Superman searched different planets, Aquaman searched threw all four oceans and Batman, Flash and Green Arrow scoured all over America. Kid Flash kicked a stone on the sidewalk outside of Wayne Manor while Speedy sat on the step, looking at the sky. Flash ran out to them. "Guys! Robin...witness...bats is...now!" Flash ran back inside. Speedy looked skeptically and KF lifted his hands in defense. He was just related to the guy!

When they came downstairs Kid Flash and Speedy found the three men near the bat-computer looking at fingerprints.
"Justin Peterson, is the kids name and he uses the alias Tyler Ryan after an incident at Gotham Academy with some bullies. He now lives in Metropolis with his Uncle and Aunt after unfortunate events which led to the death of his mother. I guess a few weeks ago Justin disappeared and the Aunt and Uncle have been frantic ever since. Well, it's time to get answers from this Peterson boy," Bruce explained. "We'll visit his Aunt and Uncle's first. Then we can scour and look in other places."