Robin is now seven and Roy is twelve, Roy does not know that Dick is Robin but Robin knows Roy is Speedy.

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Roy Harper also known as the young hero Speedy, sidekick to Green Arrow, was not happy. Actually, that an understatement, he was incredibly upset and frustrated. He was being forced, against his will may he add, to babysit Dick Grayson - Bruce Wayne's seven year old ward, while Ollie and him were at a board meeting. Said board meeting was apparently 'vitally important' to their business deals and therefore neither kids were allowed. The main point of his annoyance was the fact that he didn't need a babysitter - which he had pointed out to Ollie (on many an occasion). He had been excited when Oliver agreed, but that excitement quickly evaporated when he was told he would be babysitting instead of being babysat.

So yeah, let him repeat it, he was not a happy archer. In fact he felt like killing Ollie, or maybe pranking him into the next week at least. After all, he knew exactly where Ollie hid all the paint and he knew what really frustrated the famed Green Arrow. So Ollie, should be prepared for his revenge.

The only good thing in this situation was that they would be staying at Oliver's house (mansion), as the board meeting was in Star City. He spent most of the morning before Bruce's ward being dropped off pacing the house and hiding his more valuable belongings (and embarrassing ones). When the door bell finally rang and Oliver called him down (which was redundant - obviously he had heard the door bell) to meet the young boy. Introductions were brief, before both adults left the boys alone (they promised to be back in about three hours).

Roy looked down at the boy he was supposed to be babysitting. He was slightly unnerved by how calm the kid was, Dick was just watching him with a smile on his face. He resisted a shiver, the kid seemed to be analysing him. The kid wore one of those Batman t-shirt that people had started selling as the hero became more popular (he would never admit to owning a few hero t-shirts himself), and some casual jeans. His hair was pitch black and unnaturally blue eyes. He clutched a Batman teddy bear in his hand - well the kid obviously liked Batman then. Roy would never admit to thinking it, but honestly? The boy was adorable, slightly unnerving but adorable.

"So ... what do you want to do kid?" Roy really hoped he said something easy like watch a movie or have a nap, he had no idea how to look after another kid and he really didn't want to be looking after someone else. He was a crime fighting hero! Not a babysitter!

Dick seemed to brighten and almost bounce up and down. "Can we play Speedy and Green Arrow! Please Roy!"

Now Roy was torn, on one hand playing pretend required far too much energy and effort. While on the other hand, he liked the idea of being someone's hero - of someone liking him enough to pretend to be him. Roy's heart warmed a bit at those words. Why not? Maybe it would be fun.

"Ok kid, is he your hero?" What? If couldn't hurt to ask.

Dick nodded eagerly. "Of course, but only after Batman and Robin." So close, yet so far.

"I'll be Speedy and you can be Green Arrow." The boy jumped into action, literally. "Quickly, Green Arrow! The bank is getting robbed and they are holding captives, we need to rescue them!" The boy ran off into a different room, not waiting for Roy.

With a sigh Roy followed him, slightly offended at having to be Green Arrow.

For about an hour Roy ran after Dick, sorry - 'Green Arrow' ran after 'Speedy', fighting invisible foes, all across Star City (aka the Queen mansion). Roy was just thankful that there had only been a few accidents so far. The main one being Dick finding his bow and cutting himself with an arrow (which is fairly impressive - yes they were very sharp but it takes effort to cut yourself on the point of an arrow when just holding it - trust him on that). Another accident may have been Roy's fault - he hadn't exactly planned to knock over an expensive vase. Oh well, Ollie had a lot more money, he could just buy a new one, and honestly it was very ugly.

When the doorbell rang Roy was slightly relieved at the chance of a break but surprised. He hoped it was Ollie, but that was a stupid thought, Ollie wouldn't ring the doorbell. It was his house! Plus, they weren't due back for another two hours at least and Oliver hadn't mentioned that they would be having guests. The doorbell rang again, more insistent so Roy shrugged mentally and told Dick to play on his own for a few minute to himself. He strolled over to the door and opened it up, not knowing what to expect, but definitely not expecting what he saw.

In the doorway stood two giant buffalo-like men and a smaller snake-like man. The animal analogies felt appropriate given both size and looks. Roy resisted the urge to gulp; of course he couldn't have an easy afternoon there just had to be trouble.

"Hi kid." The smaller man gave an evil grin as if he knew an inside joke that no one else understood. And Roy had a feeling he wouldn't like this inside joke. "You're gonna come with us quietly kid okay, and if your daddy pays, you might get to go home."

One of the buffalo men grabbed him by the scruff of his neck, like a kitten, before he could move away (his attempt to swing the door shut in their face failed badly - he really shouldn't have opened the door). Roy did not like feeling like a kitten.

As he was dragged off by the men, his only thoughts were that he hoped Dick was ok and that Ollie saved him. Soon. Also, this was embarrassing and he hoped no one else found out about it.

~~~~~~~~~~Riptide: the tide that takes everyone by surprise(PJO)~~~~~~~~~~~~~

After being blindfolded and having his arms tied behind his back he had been chucked into the back of a van. The movement of the truck was disorientating and left his confused about where they were heading - he had tried to pay attention to the way the truck moved but had lost it a few minutes in. After what he estimated to be about a 20 minute drive he had been dragged out of the van by one of the men and into what he assumed was an old warehouse or abandoned building (with these kind of criminals it usually was). He had been forced to sit down in a chair and the blindfold had been ripped of his face.

He was right. It took a few minutes of squinting for his eyes to adjust to the dim lighting. Yep, definitely looked like a run down warehouse, how cliché right? On either side of him stood one of the buffalo-like men that had 'greeted' him at the door. The smaller guy had left the room moving to a smaller side room, talking on the phone to who he presumed was Ollie, asking for the ransom money.

Just great, there was no way he could get out of this situation alone without revealing his identity. He would just have to sit tight and hope Ollie would come save him quickly. He sat for what felt like hours, but was probably only about ten minutes, before anything changed - a small thud came from the shadows and a voice echoed out in the surrounding warehouse.

"Let him go!"

"Who's there?" The buffalo on his right asked, sounding as dumb as he looked. Roy glanced around trying to find the source of the voice - it sounded far too young to be Green Arrow. Out of the shadows came a kid in a traffic light coloured uniform and pixie boots. His face was still in the dark, but you could see he wore a mask. The buffalo guy obviously didn't recognize him but Roy did. It was Robin, the Boy Wonder. Roy had heard about him - both from Oliver (and Dinah who came by sometimes) and on the news.

The buffalo guys laughed - they clearly had no idea who Robin was and how much trouble they were in. Good for Roy but bad for them. Of everything he had heard about the kid, the most talked about was his shockingly good crime fighting skills for his age. The hero smirked at the unsuspecting idiots and disappeared back into the shadows - the next sound was the thud of the guard on his right being knocked out and hitting the ground. A spine shivering cackle was heard and the next thing Roy knew the guard on his left was knocked out as well and he was being untied.

The commotion brought the third member of the group back out of the side room, phone abandoned. He was greeted to the sight of his thugs knocked out on the floor and their hostage free. Roy looked to his side, where the hero had previously been, only to realize the bird wasn't there anymore. The last man didn't have a chance to question how their hostage (a seemingly harmless and scared rich kid) had managed to escape and knock out his men as a third thug left him in the same position - flat out on the floor.

Robin dragged the three men to the middle of the floor (which took effort - seriously those men were huge) and tied them together with zip ties he pulled out of his utility belt, Roy watched confused on how the young hero had known he was in trouble and why exactly a Gotham hero was in Star City. Not even a minute after he had finished with the men did the door burst open and Green Arrow and Batman swept into the room, ready for action.

"Only a little late Ollie." Roy rubbed his wrists bitterly. Green Arrow gave a sheepish smile, moving over to check on his protégé.

"Robin come on, it's time to go back to Gotham." Batman grunted to his protégé, the Caped Crusader had barely glanced at Roy.

Robin nodded to his mentor and walked towards the door, but not before turning to Roy and saying, "Nice to meet you Speedy, I can't wait till the next time we get to play, you make a brilliant Green Arrow!"

The words took a minute to register in Roy's head. "Why, you little Troll!" All that was heard was a creepy cackle before the Dynamic Duo were gone.

Roy turned to face his mentor, who was struggling not to laugh at his protege's expression.

It wasn't the last time Roy was left babysitting Dick or even working with him as sidekicks (on a are occasion where Green Arrow and Batman typed up). After plenty of mischief Roy started to see Dick as his little brother. Robin ad Speedy made a brilliant crime fighting team and amazing prankster team (Ollie regretted introducing them).

And that my friends, is how two thirds of the terrible trio met.

The start of a brotherhood that involved both mischief and tears in equal amounts.

But, no matter what happened they would always be there for each other.