|Mount Justice
|December 2, 20.09:EST
"This is crazy," Superboy muttered as they all boarded the bio-ship. He sat down on his seat. Even he didn't say that often. But this plan was crazy. They were to go to Nanda Parbat, without the League's knowledge, and find out what happened to Robin, Wally and Artemis. He wasn't worried for his own sake. He was indestructible. But he did worry about his friends. Did they really know what they were doing here?
"We all agreed. And we have a plan. Miss Martian, set course to Northern Asia." Aqualad ordered, having taken his seat along with everyone else.
Miss Martian nodded and started the bio-ship. She put the coordinations in. "ETA 6 hours and 7 minutes." She said before the hangar doors opened to the bay and they left Mount Justice. It was up to her, Aqualad, Superboy and Zatanna to rescue their teammates from an incredibly high security facility. Maybe they should have left this to the League, or done a team up? But she knew she couldn't doubt herself or her team when the others needed them.
Zatanna had a frown on her face as she looked out the window. She was worried for her best friend, well for all of them. What if they were wrong? Maybe the league of assassins didn't abduct them? What if they were too late? She sighed, trying to dismiss the negative thoughts from her head. But she hadn't been on the team for very long, and this particular mission did seem to be over their heads.
|The Watchtower
|December 2, 20.13:EST
"It's been 4 hours since their abduction. If Green Arrow's right then they're most likely on their way to Northern Asia, if not already there." Batman said. All the leaguers were gathered around the round table in the Watchtower for the urgent meeting.
"How can we be sure that's where they're taking them?" Wonder Woman spoke up. "If we're going to send in an resque operation we need to be sure where they are."
"Wonder Woman's right. There's nothing that says they weren't taken somewhere else," Superman agreed.
"Then there's the question of why they were taken in the first place," Black Canary pointed out.
"Exactly! It's obvious the assassins recognized them in civilian clothing, but why? Whatever the answer to that is, could put the whole team in danger!" Flash stated, before proposing. "I propose we set someone, one or two to watch over the Cave while the others are gone."
"Everyone for?" Batman looked around, seeing majority of hands raise. "Good. Captain Marvel and I will take responsibility and watch over the cave. The rest of you have top priority finding Robin, Kid Flash and Artemis." He said. He would rather go on the mission, especially as Robin were one of the missing team members, but he knew that he would be the one to make sure the Cave were at it's top security. Batman looked around the table before starting to give out their game plan for getting their protegés back. "We'll deploy into several teams. Superman, Flash, Green Arrow you'll depart for…"
|Nanda Parbat
|December 3, 08.25:NST
Artemis was walking next to the other assassin. They had been walking to the other side of this entire construction, she could tell, and she had tried to memorize as many parts as possible. She had even found a staircase going up where she was certain they could be holding some of the others. If not, it for sure was the way out.
Artemis kept her eyes sharp as she followed the assassin through the hallway of cells. Most were empty. She knew someone's gotta be here. She then saw Robin.
Dick was just standing in his cell when he suddenly saw two assassins come his way. That was the first patrol, which kind of surprised him. He arched an eyebrow when they slowed down and stopped in front of his cell. Then his eyes went even more wide in surprise and one assassin took down the other one.
As soon as Artemis had seen Robin she made her move, using an efficient knock out move her father had taught her and striking the guard down. She made sure he was out and grabbed the bow and quiver from the knocked out assassins body. 'Much better' Artemis thought walking over to the cell and she pulled her muzzle down.
"It's me, Artemis." She whispered before she pushed her gloved hand towards the digital lock, opening his cell door and Dick walked out. "Have you seen the others?"
Dick frowned and started switching his clothes for the assassin, getting the hang of it. "No."
Artemis frowned. "We need to find them." She looked at Robin.
"I've managed to generate a map, but this place is like a maze. We need to hurry," Dick said, getting Artemis help to prepare a similar fake sleeping state while he took the assassins place. This trick wouldn't last forever.
Artemis nodded. "I may have an idea where to look," she said looking into his eyes as he removed his shades after pulling the muzzle up. She handed him the sword she previously had.
Dick accepted the weapon, putting it on his back and he nodded. Then the two left to try and find Wally and Zatanna.
|The Bio-Ship
|December 2, 21.29:NAOT
Miss Martian broke the silence after 20 minutes of flying. A small frown was painted on her green forehead. "What do you think they're doing to them?"
Aqualad thought for a moment. There was only one reasonable reason why the league of assassins would have motive to take them. "Most likely they want information. About the team, the League." Kaldur guessed. "But they could also be a pawn of a bigger scam. Perhaps for blackmailing."
"Blackmailing for what reason?" Zatanna asked, looking at their leader with a frown on her own face.
"To get a hand on the Justice League. They know they'll be able to control them, if the lives of Artemis, Wally and Robin are at stake." Aqualad realised. "Something big is going down. And they want the League out of the way."
"Then why not take all of us?" Superboy inquired, seeing that as more logical leverage.
"I am not sure, but that would most likely have been their initial plan. Perhaps they thought it enough with just 3 of us." Aqualad guessed.
"I guess," Miss Martian frowned. "We have to get them out before the Light can make a move on the League." She stated.
"Yes. And by chances, I'm guessing we're short on time," Aqualad said, checking the time. 6 hours had passed.
|Mount Justice
|December 2, 20.48:EST
"Recognized, Batman. 02. Captain Marvel, 15," The zeta tubes scanned the two League members inside the cave. It was quiet.
"Well, this is unusually quiet," Captain Marvel remarked, his hands on his hips. He had met the team before, also "babysitting" in fact. Ironic, huh? But he knew that there was always something going on. He smiled. "Perhaps they went to bed."
Batman narrowed his eyes. He wasn't that convinced. He then walked, and Captain Marvel flew after, to check the cave for the young heroes.
After checking the entire cave, and not finding any of them, either asleep or doing something else Batman knew they had disobeyed his direct orders. They all lived at the cave and the bio-ship was missing. That could only mean they had left for Nanda Parbat. "They're gone."
A/N: Hey guys! I am back. So sorry that a "quick update" ended up being an empty promise. Just know, chapters will keep coming and when they won't I will put it in an A/N so you know. I have been very busy with work, and school and Christmas comming up and what not. This is hopefully a little longer episode, or got some action in it. Please keep reviewing, I'd love to hear your thoughts. If you have ideas or something you want to see happening in this story! Let me know! Also don't forget to subscribe and Merry Christmas everyone! XOXO / Sof