"Robin B01, Superboy B04." The automated women's voice announced, informing the already gathered team of sidekicks, Black Canary and Batman that the last two needed people had arrived and they were ready to start to briefing. The high ceiling stood firm, the metal and rock that had been fused together to keep the mountain from collapsing on their heads.

As Conner and Dick walked into the briefing room Batman was furiously typing away on the keyboard. Their team, like themselves, were clad in there costumes. As Batman typed pictures and news reports appeared on the many large screens above.

"Through out the last three days several Wayne Tech buildings have been bombed. Although there hasn't been an official statement from the police some believe that either it is an anti-technology terrorist group or someone has a personal grudge against the multi-billionaire Bruce Wayne. Once there was been an official statement made we will inform you but for now we hope Bruce Wayne the best." The news report which had been done in front of the central Wayne Tech building in Gotham which is now nothing more that some debris and smoke. Dick's eyes grew large under his mask as Conner put a supportive hand on his boyfriends shoulder.

"H-ho-how … B-ba-bat-batman?" Dick stutters unable to form a sentence. It felt like every thing was suddenly pulled out form underneath him. Sure he wasn't as connected to Wayne Tech and Bruce was but this was still hard for him. As his eyes searched back and forth between all the pictures and videos of the wreckage and news reports concerning it, Dick's mind brought him back to almost a year ago.

**Flash Back**

"Batman! We need to talk now!" Dick called out once he arrived at Wayne Manor. Dick storms through the front door and through the living room into the dinning room which was painted a pale beige. In the center of the room sat a large dark brown wood dinning table that sat approximately 36 people.

"Yes son? Wha-" Bruce began but was suddenly stopped but the a sudden out burst from Dick.

"What the hell was that? That wasn't a mission! I know Wayne Tech! I know there guards and I know there system!"

"Dick, I honestly don't know what you're talking about or accusing me of." Bruce clearly spoke, folding and placing his newspaper on the table next to his finished meal.

"That mission you sent us on today! It wasn't fair! I'm done with all the lying and the fake missions. Its getting old!" Dick nearly started to cry. Bruce was his father and he hated more than anything that Bruce didn't trust him enough to be honest.

"Dick, I'm not lying to you. That was a real mission. I need you to tell me what you learned."

After Dick completely filled in Bruce with everything that happened on the mission Bruce's eyebrows were drawn together in worry, a few beads of sweat sitting on his forehead.

"Oh my. I was afraid … so afraid … and now... Go to your room." Dick tried to protest but Bruce wouldn't allow it. "I said go to your room!"

**End of Flash Back**

"Its happening … its finally happening." Dick chocked out. His through felt dry and his inside felt hallow. He knew what was happening and what was happening wasn't good.

"Yes Dick. I'm afraid it is." Batman says under his breath. Clearing his throat Batman says in a louder, more intimidating voice, "I don't know who did this, I don't know why they did this. We need to find out whom. I will separate you into groups of two. Each side kick with there super hero." As soon as Batman finished saying this Superman, The Flash, Maritain Man Hunter, and Green Arrow emerged from zeta tube's and joined Batman in the front. "Please pair up." After a about a minute Batman said, "Aqualad, Aquaman was sadly unable to join us due to his duties on Atlantis. You will be working with Black Canary." Black Canary sent Aqualad a heart warming smile before walking beside the young side kick. "My self and Robin will go to the ruins of the Gotham Wayne Tech. Superman and Superboy I want you to head to the Wayne Tech in Japan that is still standing. Green Arrow and Artemis you are to head to the ruins of the Metropolis Wayne Tech. Martian Man Hunter and Miss Martian you will be heading to the Wayne Tech in Australia, you will be protecting it. Black Canary and Aqualad with go to the Wayne Tech near the Atlantic you will be on guard. Flash and Kid Flash … help where ever help is needed. Everyone you know your jobs?" Without waiting for an answer Batman snaps, "Good! Now move out. I already logged your coordinates into the zeta tubes. Good luck!"

With those final words each set of two walk towards there designated zeta tube, teleporting to their location.

"Dick," Conner calls quickly before leaving. Marching up the younger boy he plants his lips firmly against the petite boy, "I love you."

Dick stands there, hundreds of thoughts swirling in his head, all as fuzzy and unclear as the last one. He stares at the ground, taking in a deep breath to stop himself from crying, he looks up at Batman. Before the zeta tube Batman takes two long strides before he is front of Dick. Wrapping both arms around his son was all Dick needed to be reassured.