Authors Note: Hello! This is my first fanfiction so please be gentle :3 Please review and give comments/ suggestions and also whether you guys would like me to continue this story. Anywho, on with the show!

Disclaimer: I do not own Batman, Robin or any of the DC franchise. Sad, I know

Reunion

Chapter 1:Beginning

Perched on the edge of the Gothic cathedral, Jason stared out into the lit streets of Gotham city. His pain was something words can't describe. Not a physical pain, but a permanent metal searing, one of sadness and regret.

Jason lightly tugged his mask off. A piece of red cloth that hid his eyes. The gateway to emotion. He enjoyed sitting here. It was peaceful. Tranquility. And if he looked out a bit further he could just spot his own home. Old home. Wayne Manor.

His eyebrows furrowed as he started at it. His emotions were difficult to describe. There was definitely hate…but also love associated with that monster of a house. No doubt Daddy-Bats would be buried beneath the house in his Cave, ignoring whatever prodigy he was training. Just working all night and day, leaving some poor kid to entertain himself. Jason shook his head lightly as if to clear his mind. Bruce had been tough to connect with…but he was loyal, kind and…the closest thing Jason had ever had to a father. He wanted to burn bridges and move on with his life, but something inside him pulled him to this spot. To this house. To his home. He lifted his knife blade to his eyes and reveled in its metallic beauty. Hand crafted by himself. Jason took his glove off and lowered the blade to his finger. Slowly he sliced. He didn't even wince. Staring at the blood, he still couldn't get over the fact that he was alive again.

Bruce was tired. Not that he would show that to the others. He had been following Morgan Le Fey's transmission all day. Someone had to track her, and he didn't trust Superman with technology that could do more than a basic Google search. They were in Brazil, in the Amazon Rainforest. Batman's computer system in his jet was up and running, showing a map of the surrounding area and a small red light symbolizing Morgan. Batman raised his communicator to give an update to the team. "She's at the Western bend of the River Amazon. She's slowing down. Not much power left. " Zatanna had found a powerful curse that would reduce the power of a being with magical abilities for around 48 hours. Each time Morgan wanted to do a little trick, her power would be reduced. Perfect. However, Morgan was still keeping the team on their toes. She was after an ancient ruby prophesied to give its holder the powers of a god. No doubt Morgan's devil spawn had his greedy little eyes on that little number. Fortunately, no one knew where it was… except Batman. He had definitely done his homework about this stone, leading him to research around some local ancient ruins, told in folklore to be home to a god like deity enclosed in a timeless cage. Undoubtedly the ruby. His plan was to capture Morgan and later find the stone for his own research material.

Batman's communicator suddenly started vibrating. In one swift movement, it was by his ear.

"Bats, we need help. Morgan may be running out of juice but she's still got a bite. Hurry." thankfully Batman had adjusted to the quick speech of the Flash and kicked the jet into action, flying over to the area where the team had gathered. Batman landed the ship on level ground.

Morgan stood there, waiting.

"Tim, for gods sakes hurry up". Dick's patience was waning. How long does it take to collect like 5 books?!

"Tim of you don't hurry up..."

"I'm here! Wait!" Tim belted down the stone stairs of Wayne Manor, a pile of books in his arms. "Sorry Dick, I didn't know which ones to choose..." obviously Tim had been collecting books for his breaks. Dick's knock off Batglare didn't last long. He was a pushover at heart.

"Whatever Tim, just get in the car and we'll go."

He ruffled his little brother's hair as he plodded forwards. Tim returned the gesture with a light punch.

As Dick drove the car, the two brothers settled into a content silence. They had practised this silence back when Batman drove the two around. Awkwardness had long since subsided. However, being the chatty man he was, Dick had to break this silence. "How's the new team getting along?" Tim paused while thinking up an answer. "Fine"

Dick chuckled, how stereotypical for a teen to give monosyllabic answers. "Just "fine"?"

Tim's mouth curved upwards "Yep"

They were headed to Gotham High, Dick had obliged to take Tim since Bruce was on what seemed like an everlasting mission with the League and Alfred had been struck by the common cold. Even heroes like Alfred get ill.

When they pulled up to Gotham city high school, Tim hesitated before getting out of the car. "Something wrong?" Dick enquired. When Tim's eyebrows furrowed, one could tell something was rattling away in that brain of his. "Dick... when's Bruce coming home? It's been weeks...and...Something might be up..." Dick sighed and turned to the young boy wonder.

"Tim I'm sure it's fine. He's been in contact with you right?" a nod. "Well there you have it. Go on Tim. Have a good day!"

"Alright DAD" Tim laughed, but inside he still felt something was missing.

Little did they know, a figured watched in the shadows, sad, sorry and alone.

2 hours later

Tim was fed up to put it simply.

He sat in his IT class, a glazed expression shadowing his eyes. He could afford to zone out in this class, giving him some time to think. When your mentor was the great Bruce Wayne, (holder of all forms of technology) IT class was like playing with a crappy toy. He already knew everything the woman was spouting out. Worst yet, she seemed to only know the theory. When she got her hands on the computer, Tim could have killed himself. Computing was an art, the way fingertips glided on the keyboard, the rhythmic tap tap of the space bar, the way the computer purred when loading. Music. This woman made it look like the hardest task in the world to press the on button. What Tim wouldn't give to stand up in front of the class and do a demonstration on how to hack into MI6's database, download all of the content and leave no digital finger print. Within 5 minutes. From a laptop installed with Windows 7. But that would never happen. Not if he wanted to be on the receiving end of one of Bruce's disapproving looks. That was enough to keep you quiet for a month.

During this particular lesson, Tim's mind veered from the topic of nanotechnology to Batman's mission, to Dick and Babs and finally Jason. Dick had told Tim everything about Jason last night at the manor. The death, the resurrection…The Red Hood. Tim had heard on the news years ago that the second Robin had died. He had known it was Jason Todd. He had figured out Jason's identity before he even met Batman. Bruce's too. His detective skills were miles better than any city cop or major authority, even at the age of 13. He had always admired the Dark Knight. Becoming Robin was a childhood dream of his.

Suddenly Tim's communicator started buzzing in his pocket. He covered it with a cough and turned to the teacher. "Umm Mrs Dill, I really don't feel very well." Being the fusspot she was, she dismissed him immediately, calling "Make sure you eat plenty of vitamins" in his wake.

It was Dick. "What's up?"

"It's Bruce. Something's happened. Cave. Now"

Before Dick could hang up, Tim was already sprinting out of the nearest fire exit.

Jason watched his "older brother" regularly. And Tim too. He'd never met the guy, but he liked him. Jason longed to join them. But he couldn't . Not since the night Batman had chosen the Joker over his own son. A man who had killed thousands and had even killed Jason. Who had reduced Barbara to a wheelchair. Who had terrorized the city for years. Why couldn't Bruce kill him? Just him, no one else. He would have accepted Bruce's help. Stopped killing if that was what it took. But no. That's one side of Bruce Jason just wouldn't understand.

Jason merged into the shadows as Tim sped past him. Jason knew that something was up with the Big Man. He had tapped into the comms. Childs play really. He almost felt that Bruce had made the security slack just so Jason could hack it. Besides, Batman had taught him just how to do so. He held his modified communicator up to his head.

"Batman, do you read me?!.zzzz.. Batman?! zzzz.. Bruce?!" over the static Jason could hear Superman's attempts to contact Bats. Jason snorted.

"Looks like Bats is gonna use some help" Jason said, a smug smile plastering his hidden face. He had upgraded the comm to pinpoint all the user's positions…and some other little tricks that he had incorporated.

"Brazil eh Bats? Working on that tan? Heh don't worry Big Guy, I'm coming." With that, Jason hit 'Teleport' on his modified comm.

Suddenly, the chorus of the rainforest welcomed Jason with open arms. The thick and humid air forced him to remove his red mask, so he donned a small felt piece of cloth to cover his eyes.

"Time to make my comeback." Jason chuckled, shaking with anticipation.

Batman woke to darkness. Better then light he thought. At least I have an advantage. What was the last thing…Morgan. That was what had happened. It all came rushing back to him. The landing, Morgan waiting.

4 hours earlier

"Batman." Morgan spoke in her monotonous tone, staring directly at Batman descending from the jet.

"Le Fey"

"I have a proposition for you" Batman didn't answer. He couldn't understand why she wanted to compromise when she so obviously was running out of power. What was it she had against them?

"Give it up, we've got you surrounded" Shouted Flash. Batman instantly silenced him. If Batman could see underneath that mask, he was sure she would be smiling.

"If you locate and give me the ruby, I will not only destroy it, but I will let you live. All of you. No exceptions. If not, well…I will have to kill you."

It was obviously a bluff. Not a very subtle one at that.

"What about your son? Won't he want this precious gemstone?" yelled Wonder Woman.

"It is not his to keep. The ruby is a reincarnation of my father. Inside the stone lies his soul, intact and evil. He once nearly destroyed the universe, and I stopped him. My father's powers are not a force to be reckoned with. He has the powers of a god. And anyone who releases him from the ruby will not only unleash this devastation on the world, but will be consumed by the evil and power."

"I know the feeling." GL whispered to Flash. He was rewarded with a kick.

"I need your help. All of your help. We need to destroy the stone."

"What about the power draining curse?" Said Wonder Woman. Morgan chuckled.

"Did you really believe that could stop me? I needed you all together, including the Bat. Making you think you have the upper hand led you all to me."

Batman glared through his Cowl. "Wonder Woman." he snapped. She instantly knew what to do and bound Morgan with her Lasso of Truth.

"You're only wasting time. I know for a fact that there are others after this Ruby. Familiars to you, Batman. I'm telling the truth now untie me."

"Familiars?" Superman repeated.

"A certain Clown and his bride to be" Everyone turned to face Batman, as though waiting for an explanation.

"He's in Arkham. In fact I put him in there last-"

"- Well you didn't hold him very securely. Are you willing to risk unleashing such devastation onto the world, just because you didn't want your pride damaged?"

Batman grimaced at the point. She had him cornered. Clearly the League had sided with Morgan, judging by the looks he was being plastered with.

"He. Is. In. Arkham. If he was anywhere else, the guards would have notified me immediately. She is lying."

"Bats, we have no choice…she has the Lasso on, and the thought of the Joker with that gem frankly scares the shit out of me. We have to work with her…" The Flash admitted.

"No. Even if she has the Lasso on, she's lying. With such power, she would be unstoppable. The Joker is in Arkham, and even if he got hold of it, he wouldn't have a clue how to master it. Keep her bound, Diana. Her magic must be resistant to the Lasso's powers." Batman strode back to his jet and opened the capsule's door. "I've got a location on the gem. I will send coordinates over the comms. Do not release her. That's an order." With that, Batman jumped into his jet and immediately took off, leaving the surrounding trees bending from the force of the engines.

"He has no right to say that." Superman muttered. "Diana's rope never fails, and if the Joker really is loose, he will no doubt get hold of that ruby." He looked around at all his fellow League members. Their faces were confused, as if torn between the Man of Steel's directions and the Dark Knight's.

"He is headstrong and foolish. I am the only one with the capabilities to destroy that Ruby, admit you need my help."

Superman stared into the distance, a perplexed look on his face. Diana placed a hand on his shoulder, as if to comfort him, when suddenly their comms buzzed into life.

"Coordinates are 47 degrees North, 122 degrees West. Be there, restrain Le Fey." Batman's voice cut off with a bleep. The League stood motionless, waiting for someone to comment or decide a plan. Wonder Woman broke the silence;

"Superman…" Diana started

"Untie her." Superman continued to stare forward.

"But…"

"I said untie her, Diana." He snapped, facing Diana. "Batman is wrong. We need Le Fey. Let's go."

Under her golden mask, Morgan smiled like a Cheshire Cat. Her plan was working beautifully.