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Good morning Happy Harbor! I'm coming to you live from Gotham City, where the stage has been set to honor our Justice League heroes. Joining us today are the founding members of The League being none other than Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Flash, but it seems that Batman has yet to make an appearance. Oh! What's this? Here he comes! Gotham City's own Batman, accompanied by The Boy Wonder, Robin! There was much suspicion that Batman, even though being a founding member of the Justice League, was against making an appearance at today's ceremony. On the other hand, Robin, as far as The League has divulged, is not considered a part of the Justice League, however, due to his life-saving actions during the fight, he to has been invited with the Justice League to receive a medal of honor and our utmost thanks.
"Aw man! How come Rob got to go out on a League Mission, but not us!" Kid Flash winned at the mountain.
"It was not a League Mission to start with," Kalduran was the first to answer, "Gotham is Robin's city, and I hear from Aquaman that Batman is displeased with the League's intervention."
KF grumbled saltily as he continued watching the program. The large crowd cheered loudly, anxiously waiting for the ceremony to start. The heroes stood on the stage waving to the crowd, all except Batman. Most of the crowd was too consumed with the other members to be upset at the bat's lack of enthusiasm. Unbeknownst to anyone but Robin, Batman was quite concerned about the event. The only reason he came was so he could already be here when the commotion started or possibly be a deterrent for any in the first place. The crowd cheered at it's loudest when Commissioner Gordon stepped out to begin the ceremony.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, on behalf of Gotham City I welcome you to the Ceremony of Justice. The Gotham City Police Department and myself have worked hard to ensure the protection of our citizens. However, sometimes we are not enough, and that is when the Justice League steps in."
The crowd roared in applause as Gordon continued his speech
"When humanity is in need, the Justice League is here to help, and for that you have our utmost gratitude. Because of their actions, countless numbers of lives have been saved. These men and women put their lives on the line to secure our safety. We-" Commissioner Gordon's speech was suddenly interrupted by a young child running onto the stage. For a brief moment, a few security guards could be seen and the edge of the curtain, chasing the girl, but quickly backing up for fear of interrupting the ceremony on live television. She was small, five years old at most, with thick, dark brown hair that grew in messy locks all the way to her knees, accompanied by bright green eyes. She stared intensely and the group of heroes, whom all looked quite shocked at her appearance.
"I want to be like you guys when I grow up! The Justice League is the best!" she smiled wide.
Superman knelt down to her level and smiled, "Thank you."
She shook her head, "No. Thank you."
She held out her hands, and out grew a beautiful rose, the bloom full and soft. She held her hands out further, insisting that he pick the flower. Superman did, and she proceeded to go walk down the line of heroes; Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Batman. But with each hero the bloom became smaller, duller, and a little more wilted. She was noticeably tired. The last hero in line was Robin, but this time when the child held her hands out a small bud formed, all green. She concentrated on the plant, desperately trying to make a bloom, but even with all her might, she couldn't. Robin looked into her eyes and watched large tears fall from the green orbs. He knelt down and wrapped his arms around her,
"Hey, it's okay. Don't cry. What's your name?"
She sniffled for a moment, "Vivian Rose, but my mommy calls me Vivi."
"Well Vivi, w-" suddenly Robin found himself engulfed by rock and separated from Vivian. The League immediately sprang into action, and the crowds screamed hysterically as they made their escape. A woman now held the child in her arms, while Robin struggled to break free of his bonds. She willed earth to rise from the ground she stood on, and lifted into the sky. Vivian held on tight to the woman, their speed creating a massive amount of wind, but the League wasn't far behind, Robin included. She cursed to herself, and began heading towards the ground, not slowing down. A hole opened up in the Earth that she and the young girl went through, and hastily closed behind them. Superman was the first behind them to the ground and began pounding his way down, but the tunnel was gone and so was the girl.
"But she was right in front of me Batman, and now she's gone!" Robin cursed himself for his failure. Batman was sitting at the bat computer logging in information on their new powered individuals.
"It wasn't your fault. None of us have any idea of who they are, and it was stupid to hold the ceremony in Gotham to begin with."
"Her name is Vivian Rose, the little girl that is," Batman swiveled around in his chair to face Robin, signifying that he had his full attention. "She told just before the other woman showed up and kidnapped her. She said her mother calls her Vivi."
Batman resumed his previous position, and put in the new information.
"Has there been any sign of her parents yet? I'm sure they're worried."
"I will ask Superman to extend an invitation out the parents on behalf of the Justice League. Once we get more information on her, she will be easier to track. We will find her, Robin."
"I know."
Shortly after, Superman did make the announcement that the League was in search of Vivian's parents, hundreds of couples arrived at the Hall of Justice, claiming Vivian to be their child. The League, and Wonder Woman in particular, was extremely angry.
She spoke to the League privately, "This action is lowly, even for mankind. A child is to be cherished, not fought over."
Flash responded, "I agree, but how do we know which of the parents are actually hers?"
"I will decide." Wonder Woman held her lasso with determination and marched out of the meeting room. Each couple was taken to a private room and asked whether or not they were truly Vivian's parents, and each couple declined, succumbing to the power of The Lasso of Truth. Much to Robin's disappointment, none of the couples who made an appearance were her real parents. He and the League continued to uphold the invitation, still asking for her parents. A couple of days after the fiasco at the Hall of Justice, an elderly woman came, claiming to have some information that could be of use. Robin watched behind one-way glass as she spoke to Superman and Wonder Woman, holding onto the lasso. She looked to have been in her fifties. Wrinkles lined her smiling face and the only color that could be seen in her hair was a bright silver. Robin watched as the woman spoke,
"My name is Maria Throne, and Vivian Rose was my neighbor. She lived right next door with her mother. Once I tried to give the child a candy, but her mother stepped in and insisted that she did not eat sweets. She was not aggressive, but she was very protective. Vivian has always been a happy child, as far as I have known her. I was never aware that she had powers, but I knew she must have been gifted in some way." Maria chuckled to herself, "Here is their previous address. Why don't you take a look around? I don't believe anyone is there anymore, the two of them left the morning of the ceremony. I do believe, however, that they had intention to come back."
Wonder Woman clasped Maria's hand and removed her lasso, "Thank you Maria, you have been a great help."
"Anytime." She whispered and exited the room.
With Maria's departure, the League took their own leave, heading toward Vivian's last address. As Batman stalked toward the Batwing, Robin followed close behind, almost bumping into him at his sudden stop.
"What gives Batman?"
"How likely is it that you would stay here if I asked?"
"None."
"I didn't think so."
Robin grinned widely as Batman rolled his eyes beneath the scowling cowl. The flight didn't take long, and the dynamic duo was greeted by the presence of Superman at their entrance.
"Find anything?" Batman was straight to the point.
"A few things."
Robin stood silently, taking in the house. It was small; two bedroom, one bath, but had a full kitchen and living room area. Small, but cozy. On the far wall, sets of pictures hung from nails in the walls, portraits of a few different people, but in the middle, a photo of Vivian with a woman. Robin walked over and removed the photo from the wall and carefully removed it from the frame. The woman had to be Vivian's mother, and she had definitely inherited her beauty. The woman could have been a model. Her bright blond hair fell to her shoulders, and helped her bright green eyes to stand out; Vivian's eyes. Robin couldn't help but continue to stare at the photo. Vivian sat in her mother's lap, and gave the most adorable smile, compelling him to smile back.
"I'll find you Vivi."
