Double Trouble

Chapter 1: Back to Wonderland

Summary: Sequel to 'Not My Gotham'. When Joker manages to slip into the Young Justice dimension, Batman and Robin team up with the young heroes once again. Season 1 of YJ

AN: This has been playing around in my head for a while and I'm so glad that you guys wanted a sequel to this story ^.^ it was the first fanfiction that I wrote and I think it's going to be fun to revisit it :D Sorry guys! No Zantanna or Rocket.

Disclaimer: I own nothing except for the plot. Same as always, sadly.

Mindlink

Robin growls in annoyance as Joker cackles madly, diving around the corner to avoid yet another birdarang.

"Everything alright there, Robin?" Batman asks over the comm link.

"Joker is headed in your direction." Robin snaps, tensing when he hears pistols being cocked behind him. His eyes narrow as he turns to face the thugs, whipping out his birdarangs. "Don't let him get away."

"Don't stress out too much, Robin. You're going to give yourself an aneurism. You're far too young for that." The bird scoffs at the comment from his partner as he ducks out of the way of the bullets. He then jumps into the air, tossing the birdarangs at the thugs, disarming them. Robin grins darkly at the goon's shocked looks. In a matter of seconds, takes the thugs down, knocking them out easily.

Batman spots the Joker, and tries to cut him off, but his eyes widen when he sees a bright light flash in front of the Clown Prince.

"Well, it's been fun, Batsy, but it looks like my ride is here!" Joker cackles before stepping through the portal. Batman curses, trying to chase after him, but the portal was already starting to close. Thinking quickly, he throws a tracker through just before it vanishes completely. Robin drops down next to him, glaring up at his mentor.

"Useless! I told you not to let him get away!" Batman sighs heavily, pulling out his locating device.

"Will you relax? What I'm more concerned about is the fact that Joker just went through a mysterious portal. We need to find out where he went."

"If you would have been faster, we wouldn't have to worry about finding him." Batman's eye twitches with irritation before he glances down at his device. A wicked grin spreads across his face as Robin's face falls, knowing nothing good came from that look.

"Looks like we get to go on a field trip. Come on. Let's get back to the cave." Robin follows after Batman uncertainly, not liking the fact that he wasn't sharing just where they would be taking this 'field trip' to.

Batman starts typing on the Batcomputer quickly, beaming happily when another, rather broody Bat, appears on the screen. The other Bat raises an eyebrow curiously, obviously surprised by the current Bat's actions.

"Long time, no see!"

"Yes, it has been. I believe it has now been a year since you arrived in our universe rather unexpectedly." The other Bat replies. "I take it that you're not contacting me on a social call."

"Unfortunately not. We have a bit of a problem. Somehow, our Joker managed to find a portal to your universe." Dick starts typing on the computer again. "I put a tracking device on him. Knowing him though, he'll find it soon enough. I'm sending you the coordinates now. What bothers me is who he was talking to in order to get a ride to where you are. Let alone why."

"That does pose a bit of a problem."

"We both know that one Joker is enough for Gotham. Two is going to be a nightmare. We just need to swing by and bring him back."

"The Team has been getting restless as well. I'll send them to assist you." Dick beams as Damian visibly tenses in the background.

"No! We can handle this by ourselves!"

"We appreciate the help~!" Dick chimes before ending the transmission. He spins slowly in the chair to face a rather ruffled looking bird. "They were really nice. Not to mention the fact that they helped us out a lot the last time we were there." Damian huffs, looking away defiantly. "Unless you've forgotten the fact that they put a roof over your head and fed you?"

"I thought that we were done with them."

"Here's a good life lesson for you, Dami. Never burn bridges." Dick states seriously before hopping out of his chair. "Now, pack up. We leave in ten." Damian heads off to pack obediently; the angry scowl never leaving his face.

Batman stands in front of the Young Justice team, with his arms crossed. The teens look to Robin for answers, but he shrugs. He was just as confused as they were. The only thing Bats told him was that the team had a mission. The whole way to the cave, Bruce would not explain just what the mission entailed. He only said that it required the entire team's presence.

"Please tell me this mission evolves a beach." Kid Flash mutters, trying to ease the tension. Batman's eyes narrow dangerously, causing the speedster to shrink back slightly.

"This mission is of the utmost importance. You will be representing the heroes of this universe." A map appears on the screen behind the Bat with a red blinking dot in the heart of Gotham City. "A breech has taken place. A criminal from another universe has slipped into our dimension. This is his last known location. You all know him as, The Joker." Joker's profile pops up next to the map as the teen's eyes widen in shock. "We do not know his intentions or how he got the means to travel here. Batman and Robin are on their way here to track him down and bring him back. You will be assisting them."

"Wait…shouldn't you and Robin be handling this one?" Kid Flash interrupts again, earning an elbow from Artemis. Batman's eyes narrow again as the profiles of the two heroes from the alternate universe pop up.

"You have already worked with them. They were only here one year ago." The team's eyes widen once again.

"No way! We have to deal with that brat Damian again?" Artemis grumbles, crossing her arms.

"He will be on his best behavior, according to Batman." Robin snorts at his mentor's words.

"He was probably just saying that so that we will work with them. Damian doesn't know the meaning of 'good' behavior." The Zeta Beam transporter suddenly starts to light up, catching the heroes' attention. The alternate Bat and bird step through, each carrying a duffle bag of supplies.

"Looks like we're just in time." Dick states happily, making his way over to Bruce. He sets his bag down as Damian follows suit, never straying too far from his mentor's side. Dick flips his cowl down easily, causing the teens in the room to gasp. Artemis, Megan, and Wally flush lightly, having never seen the elder Dick's face before. He glances over at them and shrugs, running a hand through his shoulder length hair. "What? You all know who we are, so there's no sense in formalities." Damian crosses his arms, glaring up at the Bat.

"You shouldn't be so casual with them."

"Why? We don't know how long this is going to take. There's no way I'm going to be in costume the whole time. I don't know about you, but I don't plan on staying in spandex all day." Dick spins around, looking up at the screen. Damian glances over at the team, his eyes narrowing when he sees Artemis and Wally staring at his mentor's bottom. He steps behind Dick, blocking their view. The archer and speedster's eyes instantly dart up to Damian, who shoots them a warning look, causing them to look away quickly. Robin shifts uncomfortably, hearing his teammate's secret conversation.

Did you SEE the color of his eyes! And that chiseled jaw! Artemis nearly shouts to the others in the mindlink.

Dude. I'm RIGHT HERE! Robin mutters, not particularly wanting to be a part of their conversation.

He's so comfortable around us though! You still haven't seen what you look like without your sunglasses. I only know because I've seen you in school. But even then, you avoid me. The archer states, raising an eyebrow at him. The bird sighs heavily.

I'm just not used to this kind of thing…I know you guys know my secret identity, but it's still uncomfortable.

It's been a year.

And I haven't told anyone in four. It's just something I need to get used to.

Give him a break. He's not like this other Richard. Superboy defends, glaring over at the archer.

Alright. Let's stop focusing on the older Dick and focus on how the hell we're going to deal with Damian. Kid Flash adds, shooting a glare at the alternate bird. Damian catches the look, and flips him off. Dick pauses his conversation with Bruce glances over at the teens, who suddenly looked anywhere but him. He cocks his head to the side curiously.

"What's with them?"

"They're teenagers." Damian grumbles. Dick raises an eyebrow, clearly amused.

"So are you."

"Don't compare me to those imbeciles." The older acrobat rolls his eyes before ruffling Damian's hair, causing the bird to swat his hand away. If Damian could get along with them for almost a week once before, he could do it again.

FN: And that's all for now! Sorry it's kind of short . Have to get up at 5:45am tomorrow, so I'm going to bed :P will beta later