Chapter 1
A/N : I disclaim everything.
Dick Grayson adjusted his tie and took a deep breath. Today was a big day. "And without further ado we are proud to introduce the CEO of Flying Graysons Incorporated, Richard Grayson!"
That was his cue. He took one final breath and walked calmly on stage with a smile plastered across his face. A thunder of clapping filled the room as the youngest CEO in history positioned himself at the microphone. "Good evening everyone," chimed Dick into the microphone.
The applause quickly died down and was replaced by the sound of cameras shooting. "As the company has announced earlier this month, Flying Graysons Incorporated will be launching a new brand of Xenothium based products,"
A loud murmur echoed across the room and Dick could feel the camera flashes blinding his eyes. This wouldn't have been a problem if he was wearing his mask. It was anti glare after all. Blinking the spots out of his eyes he continued, "Our scientists have been working assiduously to stabilize the unsafe compound. They have been conducting research for years now and we at Flying Graysons Incorporated firmly believe that we have complete control over it,"
More murmuring and camera shutter entered the room. Dick was not surprised. It all sounded impossible. A teenage CEO running one of the biggest companies in America? Stabilizing Xenothium when bigger companies such as Wayne Enterprises and Queen Consolidated have failed? Of course it sounded impossible. Dick glanced to his side and as always his "bodyguards" stood on watch. They were the Teen Titans. Starfire made eye contact with Dick and smiled. Things were going surprisingly well for the first time. No one suspected that Dick Grayson was Robin. Sure he used to be a member of the Flying Graysons circus group but after his parents' death he left all of that. He became a business man. They thought. "Our new line of products will include generators, various batteries, and medication. The only catch is that these products will provide infinite energy,"
Loud prattling and questioning erupted in the room. Dick could no longer see the crowd as the barrage of camera flashes blinded him. "Mr. Grayson question!"
"Over here Mr. Grayson!"
Dick took a deep breath. He glanced at the Titans once again. They all kept their composure as he had trained them. He stared at the Robin hologram standing next to Starfire. The hologram device hadn't been used since the time he had tried to deceive his team into thinking he wasn't Red X. But it served a different purpose now. The device was to project himself during these tedious meetings and conferences. With one final sigh Dick began to answer the onslaught of questions.
"Mr. Grayson. Hi, Lois Lane from the Daily Planet, how are you so sure that the Xenothium compound is stable? Not even the leading scientists at Wayne Enterprises have been able to figure that out. How are you so sure that this won't blow up in your face? It has in China, Russia, and Japan. Moreover statistics show that Xenothium has a rapid decay rate and becomes extremely hazardous with time. What measures has Flying Graysons Incorporated taken to prevent this?"
"Well Miss Lane, the answer as always lies with our scientists. Later our leading scientist Mr. West will explain all of the technicalities,"
"Mr. Grayson!"
"Mr. Grayson!"
"Mr. Grayson!"
"Mr. Grayson. Hi, Vicki Vale from the Gotham Gazette, I'm sure that the question everybody's dieing to ask is will the compound be weaponized? It is a source of infinite energy after all,"
"As of now the Xenothium compound will not be weaponized and I don't plan of weaponizing it,"
Excited voices echoed around the room. "Mr. Grayson. Hi, Linda Park Channel 2 News, you do realize the potential profits that Flying Graysons Incorporated could make from weaponizing-"
"Again, I want you all to read my lips, I. Am. Not. Weaponizing. Xenothium. I. Will. Never. Weaponize. Xenothium. It's that simple. I'm not interested in having any relationship with the military. Now without further ado I am proud to introduce Flying Grayson Incorporated's leading researcher and scientist, Mr. Wallace Rudolph West,"
Applause entered the room as the redhead known to Dick as Wally West entered the room. He wore blue jeans, running shoes, and a lab coat. Wally's life was just as interesting as Dick's. He was the one of the youngest scientists in the game and he even had an interesting job on the side. Only Dick Grayson knew that Wally West was Kid Flash. The other Titans remained completely oblivious. That was good. Dick and Wally wanted to keep it that way. Wally took the podium as Dick stepped aside. After a few minutes Dick had zoned out. He could never pay attention to Wally's technical explanations. He stared at the redhead who was now explaining a slide of his Powerpoint. Suddenly something in the crowd caught his eyes and attention. Something was not right. He could feel it. The other Titans could feel it too.
Fwip!
A sharpened piece of metal flew towards Wally's face. Instantly Dick reached out and pulled him out of the way. The flying metal buried itself onto the wooden podium. Dick eyed the projectile. It was a shuriken. Panic quickly swept across the room. The crowd hurried towards the doors leaving a group of black clad men behind them. Dick and Wally observed them. They appeared to be the stereotypical ninjas. Without emotion they drew their swords from their backs and charged at Dick and Wally. Cyborg pressed a button on his forearm and the Robin hologram shouted "Titans Go!"
The Titans sprang into action fearlessly. Beast boy turned into a rhino and knocked the attacking ninjas away from Dick and Wally. Morphing back into himself he grabbed Wally's hand, "Don't worry Mr. West I'll get you out of here,"
Wally nodded and followed Beast boy. As they left Beast boy shot Dick a glance. He knew what that meant. Dick ran behind the curtain of the stage as the battle raged on. Now out of sight the black haired boy grabbed his briefcase and opened it to reveal his costume. As he dressed himself he could hear the sounds of Starfire's starbolts and Cyborg's sonic canon. With one final move Dick placed his mask on his face. He was no longer Dick Grayson. Now, he was Robin, the boy wonder.
Beastboy shoved the exit door open with Wally right at his feet. He escorted the teenage scientist across the street and towards a white, blue, and futuristic looking car. Wally knew what this was, it was the T-Car. He knew because he had rode in it a few times as Kid Flash. But right now he had to preserve his identity. As much as he liked the Titans he didn't completely trust them yet. Trying to act surprised Wally gasped, "What is that?"
Beast boy snickered, "Only the most awesome car known to man! It's the T-Car!"
The green skinned boy opened the car door and Wally obediently stepped inside. "Stay here Mr. West, the T-Car has a built in defense system. If anyone attacks you, you'll be safe and Cyborg'll get an alarm,"
Beast boy quickly shut the door, morphed into a falcon, and flew back towards the battle. When the changeling was out of sight Wally tugged at the door handle. It was locked as he expected. Suddenly the rear view mirror angled itself towards Wally and a bright ray spat out of it. It scanned up and down the teenager several times and clicked off.
Beep! Beep! Beep! Welcome Mr. West. For your own safety please do not leave the vehicle.
Fwoosh!
Robin produced a metal bo staff from his utility belt and skillfully blocked a group of incoming swords. He pushed the swords back and swung his staff powerfully. In fear several ninjas stepped backwards to avoid the blow. Robin gritted his teeth, "Why are you here! This isn't Gotham!"
He could sense one of the ninjas smiling underneath his mask, "Jump City Robin!? I expected more from you,"
The ninja lunged at Robin who blocked his sword once again. "What do you want!? This isn't Gotham! He's not here!"
"Do you think we care about some imbecile that dresses like a bat!?" chuckled the ninja.
"You're not hurting anyone in my city!" bellowed Robin.
"Mindless destruction? Haha, boy wonder we have far greater plans than that,"
"Of course you do," grunted Robin as he attempted to strike the swift ninja.
Across the room the other Titans struggled to fight the endless waves of ninjas. Starfire complained, "Ummm, I am going to need the helping now please,"
Cyborg punched a ninja in the face and kicked him to the ground, "There's too many of them! We need-"
Fwoosh!
A blur of red and yellow swept across the room knocking the ninjas unconscious. Beast boy, Raven, Cyborg, and Starfire watched in awe as the yellow blur easily defeated the army of ninjas. Coming to a stop the blur smiled and greeted, "Hey guys,"
Beast boy grinned, "Kid Flash! Dude! Are we glad to see you!"
"No problem. Now let's go help Robin," replied the speedster.
Having knocked out the other ninjas the Titans rushed to help Robin. The five teens circled the lone ninja speaking to Robin. Cyborg aimed with his canon and discharged several shots which the ninja carefully dodged. As he landed on his feet the ninja charged at the robotic man swinging sword in complicated motions. Cyborg struggled to block the strikes and eventually was knocked to the ground by a kick to the face. Hearing a roar to his left the ninja performed a back flip away from a charging green bull. A dark aura suddenly encased the ninja and he looked up to see the girl trapping her. "Azarath Metrion..."
"Trigon," shouted the ninja.
Suddenly the black energy trapping the ninja vanished leaving a confused Raven staring at her palms. The ninja smiled, "Another time boy wonder,"
Poof!
In a puff of smoke the ninja vanished and his ninja counterparts disappeared as well. Beast boy scratched the back of his head, "Who the heck were those guys?"
Raven knowingly stared at Robin, "Yeah Robin, who were they?"
Remaining silent the boy wonder stared at the ground. He had a lot of explaining to do. "Okay but first we need to check on Wallace,"
The Titans nodded in unison. Beast boy smiled, "KF you need to see Mr. West! He looks exactly like you!"
Sweat began to form on Kid Flash's face, "Oh... cool... tell him I said 'hi'. I've gotta go now bye,"
"Wait-"
Fwoosh!
Beast boy sighed as the teenager disappeared in a flash. The Titans walked slowly to the T-Car still pestering Robin about the ninjas. As they entered the car, Wally faked a worried look, "Are you guys okay!?"
Cyborg nodded, "Don't worry about it dude,"
Robin looked at Wally and both of them knew that things were not going to be good. But then again were they ever good?