Running in the Dark

by Under the Willow Tree

When the Joker captures the Young Justice team, he knows that their mentors will do almost anything to save them. As the Joker sends them tapes of their tortured sidekicks, can the Justice League save them before it's to late? Can YJ remain strong?

1. FINALLY

Chapter 1: FINALLY

Wally was practically vibrating with anticipation.

"So we gonna get our mission now Bats?"

"Patience is a valuable attribute, which you would take good care to learn Kid Flash," said the Batman with his famous Bat-glare, earning a cackle from Robin in the corner, "Anyway, we have been recently notified of suspicious activity in the old Gotham toy factory. Usually, this is the type of mission that Robin and I would handle, but because of the fact that Young Justice had gone at least two weeks without a mission, the League and I have decided to make an exception."

"About time the League actually gave us a real mission," said Superboy after Batman was finished, "Gotham city. Now that's serious."

"This is a simple observation mission. If any of you sense any abnormal or unusual activity, we want you to stand down and contact the Justice League immediately. No combat."

"But what if they engage us in combat first?" asked Robin.

"Evacuate the premises immediately and wait."

"But what if they are going to get away and-"

"ENOUGH ROBIN!"

"Alright, Alright! Fine, no combat!" mumbled Robin, moving aside to sulk.

"Be warned, all of you," Batman said in a serious tone, (which wasn't too hard for him), "The criminals of Gotham are no fools. They will seize at any chances they get, and are not the merciful type,"

"When should we be ready?" asked Kal-dur.

"As soon as possible," and with that, the Dark Knight swept silently out of the room leaving no trace, as if he had never even been there.

"I really hate it when you guys do that," grumbled Wally, his eyes fixed on the spot where Batman had been only a moment before.

"Get ready team," said Kal-dur, "We hit the streets of Gotham in an hour."

Thanks for reading y'all! This is my first Thanks for reading y'all! This is my first Young Justice Fan- Fic and I love writing it so far!

-Under the Willow Tree