Robin groaned as he sat on the couch, awaiting Batman's arrival. The whole team was assembled and waiting for the monotone voice of the Zeta tube to announce the dark night. "Where is he?", groaned Kid Flash, sitting next to Robin. "I don't know. He should be here any second now." Wally raised his eyebrows. "You said the exact same thing twenty minutes ago!" Robin rolled his eyes. "Then you surely realise, that I have no idea what's taking him so long!" Wally crossed his arms. "But it's so-" He was interrupted by the Zeta tube. "Recoginezed: Batman 02".
"Finally!", cried Wally, jumping off the couch. Robin chuckled and stood up as well, just as the Dark Night himself stepped out of the Zeta tube. "Sorry I'm late, I had some business to attend to." The team gathered around the older man and waited eagerly for him to continue. "I have a mission for all of you, except for Robin." He looked at his protege. "You and I will go to Alaska. I will explain everything later. For the others-" he said, turning his attention back to the team, "I have heard, that the Joker will come after the children of Bruce Wayne to demand ransom, and you will protect them." Robin almost choked and Wally tried to contain his laughter. Batman smiled slightly at his son's shocked face and continued to explain the mission. "The Joker is not to underestimate. He is one of the most dangerous villains I've ever encountered. He is unpredictable, what makes him even more dangerous, but I am sure that all of you together can handle him. Mr. Wayne is on a business trip to Germany and his Butler is currently visiting an friend of his, so you and the children will be alone. If something goes terribly wrong, than you can contact me, but let's just hope everything goes according to plan." Aqualad nodded, but Artemis looked sceptical. "Isn't this a job for the police?" Batman shook his head. "The Joker managed to escape the police almost every time they met and it's too dangerous to risk it, especially now, when the Joker is after the children. The kids are your priority. Protect them at any cost." The team nods. "Good. Go pack your things, you will be staying at Wayne Manor for some time. Robin, stay with me. We have a lot to discuss." Robin waited until everyone exited the room, than he yelled, "What the heck?! Care to explain why the Joker is after us?!" Batman rubbed his temples. "I- well, Bruce Wayne- received a letter this morning." He took a paper out of his cape pocket. "Here." Dick took the letter and opened it.
My dear Brucy.
I hope you don't mind sharing your precious money, do you?
Well, it honestly doesn't matter whether you do or not, because I will just take it anyw- No! I have an idea!! Hahaha! Why don't you just give me the money?
Yes, yes, Brucy, I know. Why would you give me your money? Easy: I will just kidn- No, that's a bad word. I will take your sons for some time, that sounds better, doesn't it? Well, bye bye. See you soon.
In love, the Joker.
Hahahahahaha!
Robin raised his eyebrows. "Brucy?"
"Shut it, Dick." Robin chuckled. "Whatever. I guess we are not going to Alaska?" Batman sighed. "Actually, I do have to go to Alaska, even if I don't like leaving you alone at times like this, but the League decided it. Oh, and you have to be extreme careful not to reveal your identity. It's not like I don't trust the team, but the more know your- and consequently mine- identity, the more people are in danger." Robin rolled his eyes. "I understand, but we can take care of ourselves. We don't need the team to protect us!" Batman scowled. "This is not up for discussion. Not after what happened to Jason." Robin winced slightly, as he remembered his brother's death. "Whatever. This time, no-one will die." Batman looked into Dick's eyes. "I hope so."
A/N: Soo, the first chapter. What do you think?