A/N: Just something I decided to do on a whim. I don't own anything in this story, yada yada yada. Now, prepare yourself for the most plot hole ridden story you have ever read! Mwahahahahaha!
"Alright, boys," a grungy man hissed as he lead a group of thugs into the First National Bank. "The Boss is expecting this job done by three, we get in; we get out, capiche?"
"Awight," another man nodded.
"W-what if he shows up?" yet another thug whimpered.
"That's why we gotta do this fast!" the first man growled. "Would you rather get on the Boss's bad side? I ain't afraid of the Bat."
"You should be," a voice growled. Suddenly a dark shadow fell from the balcony above.
"It's the Bat!" the nervous thug from before shouted.
"Close," the shadowy figure said. A thug raised his gun, but the shadowy hero was faster. He hurled a batarang, which embedded itself in the man's hand and forcing him to drop the gun in pain. The hero kicked the man's feet from under him and grabbed the gun. In seconds the weapon was dismantled and useless.
The nervous thug had seen enough. "I'm outta here!" he shouted as he made for the door. Several other goons followed. They had just reached the door when it was kicked off its hinges, knocking one of them out.
"T-there's two of them?" a thug whispered. Standing there, glaring at them was the Batman himself in all his shadowy glory. Batman grabbed the nearest thug and growled in his face before flinging the thug away and into his comrades. The figure from before emerged from the shadows, revealing himself.
His appearance seemed to be heavily based on the Batman himself. The suit was all black with a grey bat symbol emblazoned on the chest. In place of a cowl was a black domino mask. Protruding from the mask were two bat ears that would stick up through the young man's golden hair. Draped across his back was a long black cloak, cut to look like bat wings. Black, bladed gloves covered his hands while a gray utility belt was strapped along his waist.
"Good work, Batboy," the Batman nodded. The newly named Batboy nodded as the Dark Knight activated his comlink. "Batgirl, inform the police. The job's done."
"You got it, Batman," a feminine voice said through the comlink. Batman closed the link and turned back to Batboy.
"Batman," another voice, Robin's called in. "We've got situation at Gotham City Bank downtown."
"What's with the bank robberies lately?" Batboy asked.
"I don't know, but you'll definitely want to get down here," Robin said quickly. "It's the Joker."
"Let's go," Batman growled. He and Batboy reached quickly retrieved their grapples and were soon moving across the rooftops.
"Hasn't the Joker been in hiding?" Batboy asked. "Why's he suddenly robbing banks?"
"While we haven't spotted him directly involved, we have suspected he's indirectly involved in a string of burglaries," Batman explained. "And it's no secret that the Joker's funds are running low."
In the distance, the bank's alarm system began going off.
"Mr. J, how much we haulin' off?" a woman dressed in skin tight black and red jester's outfit asked.
"As much as we can carry, Harley, my dear," a man with white skin, green hair and red lips, wearing a purple suit said.
"Mr. J, what're we gonna do if Batman shows up?" Harley Quinn asked.
"Oh, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve if Batsy shows up," the Joker grinned.
"Then how 'bout me?" a new voice cut in. The Joker grunted as he felt a boot slam into his face.
"If it isn't the birdie," Joker giggled. "Don't worry, Robby, I've got something for you!"
He pinched the flower on his breast pocket, causing a yellow liquid to squirt out at the Boy Wonder. Robin leapt aside nimbly and took up a fighting stance. "Is that all you got, Joker?" Robin asked shaking his head. "I expected more from you."
"Then I'd hate to disappoint!" the clown cracked glancing beyond the sidekick's shoulder. Robin's eyes widened as he spun around to see one of the Joker's thugs behind him raising a crowbar. Robin side stepped the blow and roundhouse kicked the man in the face. Robin glanced around to see more of the Joker's gang advancing on him.
The Joker's usual insane giggling could be heard. "Ah, there's that spirit of yours Robby," he laughed. "You've got a fight in you. I like that."
"Then you're gonna love me," another voice growled from behind him. The Joker spun around in time to be met with a gloved fist to the face. The clown was sent reeling... right into a kick in the face.
"Nice timing!" Robin exclaimed.
Clutching his face, the Joker looked up to see his arch nemesis glaring at him a glance to the side; he spotted a new face in the game of Bat and Clown. "I see the rumors are true," the Clown Prince of Crime muttered. "You've got a new sidekick?"
"We prefer being referred to as partners," Batboy growled.
The Joker waved it off. "To each his own, Bat Jr." he turned to his goons. "Get 'em, boys! See ya around, Batsy!" Joker grabbed Harley's sack of money and the two made off. The sound of squealing tires alerted them to his escape.
One of the men made to tackle Batman, but only made contact with the Dark Knight's fist in the bridge of his nose. Batman spun around and delivered a roundhouse kick, sending him flying. Robin leapt up, flipping over a thug's shoulder and using his momentum to hurl the thug into the one Batman had just kicked. Batboy glanced up and grinned. Reaching into his utility belt, he hurled two batarangs at a large circular chandelier. The projectiles cut through the chain that held it aloft. The light fixture came crashing down... right on the group of thugs.
Robin blinked in surprise as Batman turned his attention to the door in which the Joker had escaped.
"He got away," he muttered. "He managed to get at least one hundred thousand..."
"Nope," Robin said with a grin. "Before I jumped in to stop them, I sliced the bag open with a batarang. He probably lost more than half of it hightailing it out of here."
"That's not much," Batman assessed. "He'll have to try again and soon. Good job, Robin."
Robin grinned with a shrug. "No big."
Batboy visibly stiffened, which did not go unnoticed by the Dynamic Duo. "Let's get back to the Cave." Batman pressed a hidden button in his gauntlet and the sound of revving engines alerted them to the Batmobile approaching.
The trio entered the sleek black car and they were soon racing through the streets of Gotham. Robin kept glancing back at Batboy in uncertainty. Batman remained silent as the younger bat sat staring out the window. No one said anything as the car approached a cliff wall. As the car drew closer, the cliff opened, allowing them to speed through the caverns.
Batgirl glanced up at the sound of the Batmobile approaching. She watched as the sleek black car skid to a stop before the top opened the trio leapt out. "How'd it go?" she asked as she removed her cowl. Barbara Gordon was a beautiful girl of twenty. She had wavy, voluminous red hair and baby blue eyes that could sucker anybody into doing anything.
"The Joker escaped with fifty grand give or take," Robin informed her, removing his mask with a yawn.
"You should go to bed, Tim," Barbara suggested.
"I might just take you up on that suggestion," Tim said with another yawn. "Night."
"Goodnight, Tim," Bruce said as he removed his mask and sat as the computer.
As he began filing tonight's cases, Barb turned her attention to Batboy, who still had not removed his mask. In fact he had been standing there, staring into space for several minutes now. "Ron?" she asked.
Jumping slightly, Batboy turned his gaze to Barbara with a sheepish smile. He removed his mask and made his way to sit beside her. "Sorry, Babs," A small pink rodent suddenly popped out of Barbara's utility belt and climbed up Ron, chattering angrily. "Sorry, Rufus. I know you wanna come with me, but too many people might see you and make the connection to me." Rufus didn't like it, but understood the need for secrecy.
"Something on your mind?" Barbara inquired.
"Yeah," Ron muttered. "Or more like someone..."
"It's Kimberly, isn't it?" Bruce asked without looking away from the computer. Ron turned to him in surprise.
"How did you know?" he questioned.
"I noticed the way you responded to Tim's statement 'No big'," Bruce supplied. "That is Kimberly's catchphrase, is it not?"
Ron didn't bother asking how he knew that. "So what's wrong?" Barbara asked.
"He feels guilty," Bruce interjected before Ron could say anything. "He hasn't spoken to her in the three months he has been here. I doubt she even knows about his parents or where he is, after we removed that tracking chip from him."
"Okay, can you read minds or something?" Ron demanded incredulously. Bruce finally looked away from the computer and looked at Ron.
"I know because I went through the same thing," he said. "After my parents were murdered, I closed everyone out. I refused to talk to anyone, even Alfred. Eventually I began to feel guilty for causing Alfred so much worry."
"So what should I do?" Ron asked hopelessly.
"Talk to her," Barbara suggested. "Not over the phone, but in person."
"Bruce Wayne can schedule a trip in about a week," Bruce offered. Ron nodded.
"Alright," he said. "I'll do it."
"Good," Barbara smiled. "I should be getting home. I'll see you guys tomorrow."
"Goodnight," Ron waved as she ascended the stairs to the mansion.
Bruce nodded and returned to the computer screen. Curious, Ron strode over and took a look. Bruce currently had a map of Gotham laid out, with several red dots strewn across the city. Ron recognized the areas as the places the Joker was suspected of robbing. "Where do you think he'll strike next?"
"The Joker is known for unpredictability," Bruce growled. "You can never really know what he's thinking. But I do know he needs money and fast. I doubt what he got away with is enough to cover the debts he undoubtedly owes the Crime families he's been working with. Add that debt to what he's paying his goons... he's in deep. He's getting desperate. Tonight's attempt was poorly coordinated."
"He's not planning very much is he?" Ron mused. "He could hit anything next. We'll just have to wait for him to make a move."
"Exactly."
A/N: I know, I know. I wasn't too keen on using the name 'Batboy' either. But after seeing an awesome picture on deviantart, (along with a lack of creative thinking) I decided to do it anyway. Ron's costume is HEAVILY based on it. You can find the link to the picture on my profile.
Pairing will eventually be Ron/Kara (Batboy/Supergirl)