The Bio ship had gone quiet. No one was able to comprehend what Wally had just told them. Artemis was the first to speak up after what seemed like hours of silence.
"I thought Batman was Robin's dad?" she said quietly
"No, he's not. Not exactly" Wally said still trying to make phone calls
"What does that mean?" Megan asked
"Look, Ive already told you more then i ever should have, but Robin is adopted by Batman. He was there the night of the accident and saw the look on Robins face. It reminded him of him when he saw his own parents die, so he paid for the funeral and adopted Robin." Wally said "How much longer till we get there?"
"Five minutes from the coordinates you gave me" Megan said
"So do you know what happened to Robins parents?" Rocket asked
"Yes" was all Wally was able to say
"I take it you aren't going to tell us?" Zatanna said speaking up for the first time
"No, besides the fact that it gives away his secret ID right away, its not my story to tell" Wally said
"We're here" Megan said
The team all got up and walked out of the back of the ship. Megan put the ship in camo mode and the seven teens huddled in a small circle.
"I'm taking lead on this Kal, I'm the only one that knows all the details and i cant exactly tell them to you to help you lead" Wally said seriously
"I agree, what is the plan?" Aqualad replied
"We're on top of Wayne Tech's head quarters, its dead center in the middle of Gotham so its the best place to start. We're going to split up to check the city easier since Gotham is huge" Wally stated pulling up a map of the city on a halo-computer out of his watch that Robin had given him." Artemis and Aqualad are going to take the North side of the City and take the Bio ship. Miss M, Rocket and Super Boy will check the East side, Miss M will have to levitate Superboy. Me and Zatanna are going to check the West side. Once you finish with your area, we meet here to check the south side together, that's the most dangerous part of Gotham. If you do find Robin before meeting back here call on the coms, we'll be way out of Miss M's range for the mind link" Wally said
"I thought we were looking for this Zucco guy?" Rocket said
"Its been long enough now that Robin definitely already has him. Were here to make sure Robin doesn't cross a line he cant come back from." Wally said grabbing a small box from the ground "Robin has been working on these for you guys, there like his watch, just not as high tech. They should help us get around the city"
Everyone silently took the watches and put them on, all wishing they were still going on the planned outing instead of searching the most dangerous city in the country for their friend. Just as everyone was about to leave, Wally stopped them.
"Hey guys, before we go... just promise me something"
They all stared at him inviting him to keep going.
"When we find Robin, there is a good chance you will definitely see some scary shit. Just.. whatever you see, dont judge him too harshly, or let it change the way you see him. He doesn't need this guy to take his second family away from him as well" Wally said sadly
They all looked at Wally, seeing just how close the speedster and ninja were from that statement.
"We promise" they said in unison
After everyone left, Wally and Zatanna stood on the roof alone.
"So are we going to get going? I'm not sure how I'm going to keep p with you" Zatanna started before getting interrupted by Wally
"I need to try this call one last time, then we go"
Wally pulled his phone out one more time and called the number he's now called 12 times once again. On the third ring it was picked up.
"Mister West, this number is only to be used in emergencies, this better not be about cookies agin" Alfred said agitated
"Finally A, what have you been doing?" Wally said instantly regretting sounded so rude
"I don't believe i like that tone Mister West, now if you'lol excuse me, i must get to cleaning the grounds"
"Zucco escaped" Wally blurted out before Alfred could hang up "Robin has a huge head start and most likely has him, me and the team are in Gotham and going to make sure Robin doesn't go to far, but we need you to get a hold of Bats and fast. We know he's off world but you have to do whatever it takes to get him here fast"
"I will call the Watchtower and try to get them to get in touch with Master Bruce at once." Alfred said running to the Batcave "I can be there as a last resort if need be as well, just call"
"Thanks A, me and Zatanna are going out now, we'll be in touch"
Wally hung up the phone and looked t Zatanna "Ready?"
"Who was that?" Zatanna asked
"I'm sure you'll find out later, right now we have to get to the south side" Wally said putting on his goggles
"I thought you said that we were going to the west side and that we needed to check the south side with the other because its the most dangerous part of the city?" Zatanna said confused
"It is the most dangerous part of the city, its also definitely where Robin is" Wally said picking Zatanna up and started running
After a quick two minute run, they stopped and Wally put Zatanna down. She stumbled a bit and Wally caught her as she started to go down. After a few dry heaves, Zatanna looked at Wally and yelled. "What the hell. I could have just flown here" Zatanna looked around "Where is here anyway?"
Wally looked ahead at a giant tent "This is where Rob's parents died, the old Gotham site for Haleys Circus"
