Disclaimer: NO OWNERSHIP OF CHARACTERS HERE! MOVE ALONG! and that's all the disclaiming I'll be doing for this guy. Seriously! I'm getting tired of coming up with clever ones. XP

FYI, if you're looking for action adventure, look elsewhere. there is none here. This is a straight out fluff piece and the title should say it all. The italics at the end will make sense in time *hint hint* and other than some characters being around for setting and the like, it really is a small cast this time around. Since we're already getting an idea what happened during those five years, there's nothing here that'll link to the second season. Also, if you've read 'Double Take' then you're in good hands. I refer to that one on occasion.

Also there are comic book references here, lots of them and only up to a certain point. Kudos to those who can match wits with the world's greatest detectives! Now without anymore chatter, the story I've promised you two months ago.

Fixing Damian

Ch. 1 – Hooded Bird

"Are you certain Mount Justice is safe?" Artemis asked Black Canary as they finished cleaning the place up. The majority of the team was looking around their temporarily abandoned headquarters, reassessing the damage that took place over a month ago.

The League's temporary mind control, and sixteen hour black out, had made it necessary for each of their bases to be abandoned for a while. The Watchtower was being completely reprogrammed to ensure there were no booby-traps or unwanted surprises, and the cave was being retrofitted once that was done. All the zeta-tubes were down until new security codes could be placed, making travel between locations very difficult for everyone.

And this wasn't including the security changes the Leaguers were making to their own bases of operation. Both Superman and Batman were down for a week each to make certain nothing of great value was taken from their homes. Icon was working with his shuttle's remains with Rocket and Atom was working overtime to ensure his work wasn't exploited. Once each of their homes were taken care of, they worked extra hours to help the League.

Well most of them. Batman and Flash were collaborating with Martian Manhunter to find out what happened during their sixteen hour memory loss. Fate was even trying to help by magically locating different Leaguer's whereabouts during that time. Klarion though was making it quite difficult, along with several other super-villains.

And they still didn't have much of a clue on where to go from what they had.

Canary looked around the cave with a heavy sigh. She knew she was partly responsible for the damage done to the place this time around. The cave wasn't much of a secret among the villainous community, but the kids needed a place of their own to work from. Plus Conner, Zatanna and M'gann needed a home. Superman was still working out the details of his relationship with his clone, taking baby-steps in a way. Until things were settled between them, they both agreed he should stay with the team. And the team needed a base.

Unfortunately the mountain was all they could do for now. The three residents couldn't stay at the local hotel forever with Tornado watching over them. They had school to go to, teams to participate with, lives of their own. They needed something more permanent than this. But the mountain was all they had.

And then there was Roy.

For a moment she looked over to the young man, conflicting emotions playing within her. He wasn't Roy, and yet he was. A clone of a boy she knew over three years ago. Red Arrow didn't know what to call himself these days. Inside he was a mess, unsure of what was real and what wasn't. He didn't trust himself and felt like no one should trust him. Part of her felt all of this was reasonable and right. The other part wanted to help him in some way.

But there was nothing anyone could do. No one knew what to do with him anymore than he knew what to do with himself. As far as the general public was aware, Red Arrow joined the League then disappeared. He never wore a mask these days. The poor clone had lost everything when he learned the truth. The only thing he knew he had to do was find Speedy.

And what then?

Canary dreaded the answer. She had none, for anyone. If it was an outright betrayal, they would know what to do. But he was a victim too. He and Speedy.

What a headache. Dinah shook her head to clear it, her mind still cluttered with events from New Years. "It's as safe as the Watchtower," she explained as she came towards Wally to help him move some debris. "Maybe safer, but who knows. I don't think it'll make much of a difference this time."

"We really should look for a new place," Wally offered, smirking towards Artemis for a moment. "You know, one with an ocean side view. Maybe overlooking the city. A tower!"

"Yeah," Artemis agreed sarcastically. "Let's make a huge tower with a billboard over it saying 'TEENAGE SUPERHEROES HERE! FIRE AT WILL!'" Her annoyed glare could give Batman pointers. "We're supposed to be a covert team Wally. The Hall of Justice is enough of a target for everyone. We shouldn't—"

Unauthorized Override – Access Granted

Instantly everyone in the room jerked around towards the supposedly deactivated zeta-tube, ready to fight at a moment's notice. The light from it sparked blue for several seconds before spewing out a child ducked into a roll. The yellow and black ball opened up a second later as the tube behind it sparked dangerously and exploded.

"MOVE!" came the kid's curt order. The kid shoved Zatanna out of the explosion's path just in time.

The whole entrance collapsed on itself, making it useless for anyone who dared use it. Everyone who could turned their back and covered their faces to avoid breathing in the smoke coming from the device. Aqualad quickly summoned water from his pack and shoved it onto the scorching flames before they could spread further into the cave. Artemis quickly grabbed her bow and arrows, finding the right ones to smother the flames further. Red Arrow even joined in, grabbing a fire extinguisher and helping where he could. Everyone else was just recovering.

As usual, Wally was the first to catch his breath and zip over to what caused the new destruction in their home. Zatanna and the intruder were crouched behind one of the large pieces of debris they hadn't gotten around to tossing yet, both still coughing from the smoke. Neither looked injured, but it was probably all due to the kid's quick thinking.

Which left the question, who was this kid? How did he get in there? Was he an enemy or an ally?

"Alright kid!" the speedster started, yanking the kid to his feet to face him. "Talk!"

His glare was met very easily by a near bat-scowl on the kid's masked face. "Remove your hands from me if you wish to keep them West."

Wally's eyes jerked open in shock, straddling on anger. But he wasn't sure if it was because the kid knew his name, or because the kid looked deathly familiar. There was something about his bone structure and hairline, along with the glare, that told him to tread carefully with this one. He may actually lose his hands. The kid's costume though, that was the real kicker.

As he slowly released his grip, Wally took in the boy's appearance, along with the rest of the people there. M'gann audibly gasped while other's jaws dropped. "No way…" Artemis whispered as she took him in. Some had seen this before, but not quite like this.

Before them stood a little boy wonder. An unknown 'Robin'. He couldn't have been much older than ten, eleven max, since he was still under five feet and had baby-fat on his face. His hair was nearly a military cut and his skin darker than the other 'Robin' they met before, plus his scowl seemed a far more frequent visitor on his face over a smile. His uniform though, wasn't much different. A red vest and black pants with green gloves and boots. He wore a cloak though instead of a cape, and only the hood was black. The rest was bright yellow. His mask was green, shaped the same way as their Robin's and probably just as hard to take off. The infamous R still laid on his chest. There was no doubt what the kid called himself.

In everyone who knew their boy wonder for years' memories, he never wore a costume quite like this one. This was clearly not their Robin, nor that other 'Robin' they met briefly a few months back along with Wally-Flash, Impulse, and 'Blue Bird' – their Robin all grown up. They couldn't be certain if this 'Robin' was connected to their Robin or that other 'Robin'. Not without some kind of confirmation.

"Who are you?" Superboy demanded, being the first one out of shock.

The boy glared at him. "Not important Kent. I need to speak with Batman and Robin immediately."

Everyone exchanged glances. The Dynamic Duo weren't scheduled to arrive for another hour or so, having something to take care of before flying to the mountain. And here they were, landed with a 'Robin' from who knows where or when, and this one clearly wasn't the friendly type.

Canary approached the kid now, her gaze determined on the child. "Not until we know who and what you are."

"Tt. Typical." The kid fixed his glare on the woman, his face reminding them more and more of the Bat with every passing second. "Can't see the obvious when it's right in front of your face. You and Queen really do deserve each other."

Judging by his tone, this was meant to be an insult rather than a complement. Everyone but Zatanna glared hard on the boy now. Canary was like a mother to most of them, maybe the only one some of them would ever have. And he just insulted her. "What was that?"

"I will not say another word nor move from this spot until Batman and Robin are here," he said defiantly. For emphasis, he folded his arms and tilted his head up to match each of their glares. This pompous prince was serious. "My tale is for their ears alone. And I'd like to see you imbeciles stop me."

"Why you little—" Conner started, only for Kaldur to lay a hand on his shoulder. Both were glaring at the boy with some contempt. In fact, other than Zatanna (whom he saved upon entry), everyone was giving him death glares. The little magician girl just stared at the boy in complete confusion.

"Maybe this is for the best," Kaldur stated. "If he wishes to wait here for the next hour for Batman to arrive, then I see no problem."

"No problem?" Artemis demanded angrily. Wally was still within a foot of the kid and was getting unnerved by the boy's all encompassing glare. His proximity to the kid was beginning to scare her. "You don't see a problem with some brat coming in here pretending to be Robin and threatening our lives if Batman doesn't pop up? How'd he even get in here!"

"Tt" They all glanced back to the boy who shook his head and looked away sourly. "Ridiculous."

"Why you…"

'That's enough!' M'gann's sharp command filled all their minds. Her glare put them into their place as she mentally explained. 'He has a mental guard around him, just like Batman and Robin. I think he's serious about just standing there. And truth be told, the only thing I'm getting off of him is fear.'

'Fear?' Wally jerked around to look at M'gann in confusion. 'This arrogant bastard?'

'Yes Wally, fear.' The Martian gave the boy a cautious look. 'He's scared about something. He probably really needs to talk to Batman about something important.'

'Kill him's more like it,' Artemis growled mentally, not taking her eyes off of their little intruder. 'How'd he get in here?'

'I guess we'll find out when Batman arrives.' Everyone blinked when Canary joined their conversation. They hadn't linked up to anyone outside the team in months. She stepped forward, urging Wally to back away now and for Zatanna to join the rest of them. "Fine then. But if you move from that spot, I'll have you on the floor, in handcuffs."

"Tt" The boy seemed to roll his eyes again, and internally a few of them had to agree. If this kid really was 'Robin' like his costume suggested, then handcuffs would hardly hold him.

Before leaving their temporary protection, Zatanna looked back to the kid and gave him a slight smile. "Thanks for saving me."

The kid cast her an impassive glance before quickly turning away. Most people would have interpreted it as rude, but Zee had the feeling the boy was just a tad embarrassed. Her smile grew a smidge before walking away from their visitor.

"Well," the man grinned, "now that that's done, on to number three!" Seemingly refreshed, he hop-skipped up the stairs and out the hidden door to take care of the next part of his master plan.

A/N: Tee hee! So, how do you like my take on Dami? was it good? bad? bit over the top? I have a feeling he becomes a little OOC later in, but this is for him a year or so after he met his dad.

I know I brought up a lot of issues that's happening at that time with the team and league, but none of them will be addressed beyond this. It's just safe to say things aren't very good for them right now, that's all. So the timing with them was just plain bad. Wrecked a zeta-tube too. oh well.

Now for some more FYIs: yes I'm still working on 'Where's Robin?'. 'Slade Plan B' is finished and I kinda like working on multiple projects so this one had to get taken care of next. It's still a work in progress but since it's gonna be fluff, it should go a lot faster in writing. I'll try to get a chapter up once a week until I'm finished typing it. Then like all the others, it'll be once a day. also, since it is going to be fluff, some suggestions aren't bad. might even help with another fic series of one shots later, who knows. But please remember I'm dealing with family fluff and kids here. So no psychotic breakouts or extreme action scenes will take place. If you'd like to provide a cover for this or any other of my works, please tell me. I love artwork. X3

Now back to your regularly scheduled reviewing. =P