AN: Okay so I'm only 14 so please excuse some of the grammar mistakes if there are any (which I'm sire there are). Also because I don't know Romani, we're just going to pretended that the Romanian in this is actually Romani. M'kay? Cool. Translations courtesy of Google translate so sorry if this isn't right… Anyway! Just thought I would let you guys (when I say guys I mean everyone :D) know that this is my first Nightwing fic, so be gentle(ish. I have two brothers so I can take criticism) hope you enjoy! ANYWAY, TO THE STORY!

Disclaimer: I don't own Young Justice. If I did I would be rich and would not have cancelled it.

Chapter one:

Nightwing sat at the monitor in the heart of Mount Justice, his eyes glued to the screen as he typed at a ridiculous speed that could put even Kid Flash to shame. It was 2am in the morning and the cave was silent, all other occupants asleep in their beds.

The first boy wonder paused for a moment only to yawn, before he continued with his work. Nightwing was currently deciphering an encrypted file that he had apprehended from the Joker. He had been doing this task since the team had brought the flash drive containing it back over three hours ago.

Nightwing cursed out loud, feeling the effects of two days and counting without sleep take its toll on him.

He needed coffee.

The hero sighed as he dragged himself out of his seat. He slowly made his way to the caves kitchen and made himself a coffee before returning to his work, sipping the beverage as he did. What did the Joker want to hide on this file? The question circling in Nightwing's head as he continued the decryption.

Unless…

He wasn't trying to hide anything. He's stalling for time…

Nightwing quickly typed a number of codes into the computer, bringing up surveillance cameras through Arkham Asylum and Gotham City.

He scowled when he saw Joker striding out Arkham's gates, a trail of downed guards and blood behind him. With him was Deathstroke along with Poison Ivy and Count Vertigo. Nightwing growled. He didn't have time to wake the team. He would have to go and stop them on his own or the villains would escape before he and the team got there.

Forty minutes later

A bleeding and bruised Nightwing ducked and sweep kicked Joker as he lunged with a knife. Poison Ivy was down along with Count Vertigo while Deathstroke was trying to capture the caped crusader. "Stay still Damn it!"

Nightwing frowned, placing a hand to his ear.

You do not tell an acrobat to stay still.

He pressed his com. "Nightwing to Wally. Respond." No response came causing the young adult to growl. Suddenly, Deathstroke pointed one of his guns at the hero and fired. Fine. I'll try someone else. The hero thought irritability to himself.

Nightwing flipped backwards while still talking to his com. "Nightwing to cave. Please respond. I am currently engaged in combat with Joker, Poison Ivy and Count Vertigo in addition to Deathstroke. I've already taken Poison Ivy and Count Vertigo are down. Requesting back-up. I repeat. I am engaged in battle with Joker, in addition to Deathstroke. Requesting-"

Nightwing was cut off by Deathstroke who managed to grab his head and slam it into a nearby wall. Immediately after, he felt Joker's knife cut his side. Deathstroke slammed Nightwing's head into the wall again.

He heard a muffled voice talking but couldn't make out what it was saying.

"Dracu' " *f word*

-: Back at the cave. -

Jaime woke to a loud (and rather obnoxious) beeping. He groaned and looked at his alarm clock. "2:40am" he read out loud. The young teen pulled his covers over his head and curled up into a ball, trying to ignore the noise.

Jaime shot up when he heard Nightwing's voice sound throughout the cave, replacing the beeping sound. "Nightwing to cave. Please respond. I am currently engaged in combat with Joker, in addition to Deathstroke. I've already taken out Poison Ivy and Count Vertigo. Requesting back-up… I repeat. I am currently engaged in battle with Joker, in addition to Deathstroke. Requesting-" Nightwing's voice was cut off by a loud thud and the sound of flesh being cut. Another thud followed.

A new voice spoke into the com. "Hello, mini League. This is Uncle J along with Deadsteel…" a growl was heard, "Sorry. I mean Deathstroke- really though you should consider Deadsteel, it has a certain ring to it- Poison Ivy and our dear friend Count Vertigo. Those last two are kinda unconscious right now so they can't say hi, but I'm sure they would send their love! Just thought I'd inform you that our not so little any more bird is going to have some quality time with us.

"Don't worry though. I'm sure he'll try to escape as he's quite the stubborn bird. Take right now, for example. He just had his head smashed against a concrete wall twice, was stabbed and is still trying to get up." A quiet voice said "dracu '" before a loud smack was heard followed by a grunt.

The voice, now identified as Joker, continued. "Ha-ha Hahaha! Hehe… Sorry kiddies, bird boy here needs to learn to mind his language when children are listening. Anyway! Just a recap, you're oh-so-precious leader would be hanging with us for a while. Have fun! And don't forget to be good little heroes! Be in bed by nine and umm… brush your teeth! Bye bye!" Static replaced the sickly sweet voice.

Before he knew it, Jaime and the rest of the team were at the many monitors that were in the centre of the cave. A cup of half-empty, now cold coffee was sitting next to the keyboard. On the monitor was the security feeds from Arkham Asylum. A group of five figures, two lying unconscious on the ground, and one (bleeding and also seemingly unconscious) was being slung over another figures shoulder. The team immediately recognised the bloodied figure as Nightwing.

The team watched as Nightwing (apparently still conscious) kneed his captor in the gut. His captor instinctively dropped the hero and growled something at him. Nightwing smirked before saying something- no doubt witty- back. His captor looked at him for a second before kicking his bleeding side. The team could lip read 'Shut up!' from the heavily armed villain.

"Hermano…" Jaime- now Blue Beetle- said to no one in particular. He watched as their leader was picked up and thrown off screen. Blue stared at the smaller screen next to the other and saw Nightwing cough up a small amount of blood as he landed. The ebony haired teen/ young man was then thrown into the boot of a car, his side bleeding heavier and blood trickling out the side if his mouth. The boot door slammed shut, obstructing the view of their injured friend and leader.

"We have to do something!" yelled Batgirl and Robin in unison. Everyone nodded in agreement. Batgirl sat down in Nightwing's chair and began typing furiously on the keyboard. "Shit… D-Nightwing had been decrypting the files on Joker's flash drive since… 2 in the morning." The red headed bat explained. "Whoa! Wait a minute… when did he start?" asked Beast Boy. Batgirl's face darkened as she answered. "As soon as we gave it to him." The others, excluding Miss Martian, Superboy and Robin, gaped.

"Can you track his com.?" asked Wonder Girl innocently. Batgirl shook her head. "Joker isn't stupid. He or one of the other villains destroyed it so we couldn't. Miss M?" All eyes fell onto the Martian who was trembling slightly. "Hmm? Oh. No, I can't locate Nightwing. I just keep getting glimpses of his mind, he keeps pushing me out though. His unconscious mind keeps… remembering his previous encounters with Joker and Deathstroke…" after she finished explaining, she shuddered. Miss M kept seeing the images over and over. Blood covering the ebony haired hero as both Robin and Nightwing. The torture Joker and Deathstroke put him through.

Miss M froze at the sudden sight in front of her. She was inside Nightwing's unconscious mind again, seeing what he was remembering.

She saw Nightwing as Robin chained upside down and littered with wounds, his blood covering a crowbar that was in Jokers hand. He swung it forward into Robin's chest, earning a loud crack. The clown grabbed the boy's hair and pulled it so he could look at Robin's upside down face.

"So… let me ask again. Is little Robbie scared?" Joker's voice was sickly sweet. To M'gann's amazement, Robin cackled, then grinned "Of you? Nope. You're just some guy who's insane and wears clown make up. Which by the way, is very poorly done." He finished. Joker lashed forward at the boy wonder with crowbar in hand.

"Shut up bird brain! You make such a great piñata! What will come out when I crack you open? Candy or guts?" saying this, Joker hit Robin in the stomach, this time with the teeth of the crowbar. M'gann gagged as the clown roughly ripped the weapon out her friend's stomach. His blood dripping down onto his face due to gravity.

She felt Nightwing push her out before she could see more.

Miss Martian was suddenly aware that her team had been calling her name. "We have to find him." She said urgently, surprising the team of young heroes.

"Find who? What's wrong?" Asked the now present Wally, his sudden arrival startling all in the room. With him was Artemis, both were dressed in their hero attire.

"What are you doing here?" Wonder Girl asked quickly, earning a raised eyebrow from the speedster and archer. "Someone was trying to reach me through my old com. link. Didn't make out who though. What's going on?" Kid flash looked around the room and crossed his arms as he continued.

"Where the hell is Nightwing? Shouldn't he be here? He's gonna get one hell of an earful if he didn't talk to the idiot that thought it would be a good idea to mess with the com. links at 3 in the morning." Everyone stiffened at the mention of their leader's name. Which didn't go unnoticed by the couple in front of them.

"Where's Nightwing?" it wasn't a question anymore, it was a demand, made by both Artemis and Wally. He looked at M'gann and Connor for an answer. They reluctantly explained what had happened. It was that moment when the entire group decided they would get their leader back. One way, or another.