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The two mime faced goons dragged the still unconscious girl into the warehouse, following their green haired boss and his harlequin moll. She was limp and each goon had one of her arms draped over a shoulder while her feet dangled mid air and her head was slumped. They plopped her down on a huge bean bag with Bozo the clown's face painted on it, laying her down so the she was facing the ceiling. The clown of crime paced around her, examining her carefully before he stopped and bent over.

"Wakey, wakey Missie."

She did not stir. He patted her face firmly.

"Time to wake up!"

Nothing.

"Well! It looks like Beast Boob and Ray Bans did a number on her. Either that or she forgot to pay her electric bill."

"Aw, she'll be OK Mistah J."

The Joker scratched his chin.

"So how do we wake her up Harl? With jumper cables and an old car battery?"

"Actually, that's not a bad idea." A groggy voice interrupted.

"Would ya settle for an extension cord?"

"Beggars can't be choosers Harl." Livewire said as she sat up. The first thing she saw was the Joker frowning at her as Harley handed her a heavy duty extension cord, from which she immediately began to draw electric current.

"Ah, that's the good stuff." She moaned as she rubbed her head with her free hand. "Don't give me that look. So the two freaks caught me off guard. I'll be recharged soon enough. It won't happen again."

"You're right it won't. We're getting some help, real help." The Joker replied.

"I can take care of them!" She protested.

"Pshaw! You couldn't even handle the Bat brat! Your aim leaves a lot to be desired, you know?"

Livewire leaped to her feet.

"I don't get it. She wasn't that fast last time."

"Well she is now sweetheart. And now we have a pair of Titans to deal with as well." He tapped his chin with his index finger. "We need some muscle, but whom?"

"How about Killer Croc puddin'?"

The Joker casually dismissed the suggestion with a wave of his hand.

"Nah! The changeling can easily out croc him."

"How about the Mad Hatter?"

"Hmm... interesting, but he's in Arkham and I'm not busting anyone out of there. It's too well guarded ."

"What about the Penguin?"

"He's too busy running that stupid nightclub of his."

"The Riddler?" Harley suggested.

"Even if Batman couldn't figure out his riddles, which he can, the witch would be able to. No, he's not the right one either."

"How about Poison Ivy?" Livewire offered.

Harley spun around to face the electric girl and made a slitting throat motion with her hand.

"What's wrong with Ivy?" Livewire protested. "She kicks butt."

"Mr. J and Red don't exactly get along." Harley explained nervously. "In fact they hate each other."

"That we do Harley." The Joker chuckled. "But we both hate the Bat even more. Why don't you get in touch with her and extend my invitation to her."

Harley beamed.

"Sure thing puddin'. I'll go find her tomorrow after I go to the Stacked Deck."

"The Stacked Deck?" He replied with a hint of disgust. "What are you going to that dump for?"

Livewire snorted. "This place ain't exactly the Ritz-Carlton Mr. Funny Face."

The Joker glared at Livewire before returning his attention to Harley.

"Well?"

"Some flight attendant claims she knows who the Bat is. I'm meeting her at the Stacked Deck tomorrow night."

"What makes you think she's gonna show up?" Livewire asked.

"I offered her 300 grand."

"THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS! You offered her 300 grand! I don't have 300 grand Harley, and even if did I wouldn't part with it. Just how do you plan on paying her?"

"I don't puddin', I was gonna kill her!"

The Joker grinned.

"That's my girl!"


"Lisa, where are we going?" Heather asked as they climbed up the flight of stairs. When they reached the top the found the only door leading out was locked.

I should have known.

Lisa Ashmore leaned against the door's long horizontal push bar and sighed in frustration. Then with no warning the door creaked open.

"It was only sticky." She chuckled to herself. "It wasn't locked."

"Lisa!" Heather hissed. "What are we doing here?"

"You'll see, just follow me." She told her fellow cougar as they emerged onto the building's roof top. "It's gotta be here somewhere."

It was a moonless night and the roof top was pitch dark. The only light was the city's own glow that reflected off the low cloud cover which was ever present in the local sky.

"Over there! I see it!" Lisa called out to her friend. "C'mon, hurry up; help me find the on switch."

"Lisa, we're gonna get into trouble for doing this." Heather reprimanded her.

"We're already in trouble! Or did you forget already? Never mind, I already found it."

Lisa ran her hand across the large breaker box until she found the large lever, which she pulled with some effort. The powerful floodlight came to life, emitting its brilliant beam of light into the sky.

"Let's hope he sees it before the cops do." Lisa said in a worried tone as she stared at the familiar shape in the sky.


Robin walked quietly back to his room, holding the Wayne family heirloom in his hand. As he walked down the hallway he placed it back into the black felt lined box, which from its appearance was also old. He still couldn't believe that Bruce had given him such a treasure. Even more amazing was that Bruce has basically told him to propose to Starfire. It was inconceivable. As he approached the end of the hall where his and Starfire's rooms where he heard murmuring and stopped. He realized that he was in front of BB and Raven's room and for a split second he began to eavesdrop on them but realizing his folly he kept on walking until he reached the next door, which led into his room. There he stopped and recounted to himself all that had happened that day. Raven and Beast Boy had married behind his and Starfire's backs, a lapse in judgment they were going to pay for. Now, after battling with the Joker's goons and a new enemy he had only read about he found himself with a ring that was burning a hole in his pocket.

As he opened the door he quietly entered his dark room and went straight for the bath, grabbing a fresh pair of boxers out of a drawer as he entered the bath where he started the shower, which quickly began to steam. He quickly washed of the dirt and grime from the earlier battle. He dried himself and slipped on his boxers, after which he brushed his teeth. He shut off the bathroom light as he emerged and grabbed the ring box from the bureau and took it with him. The room was so dark that he could barely see the bed as he placed the ring box on his night stand as he slipped into his bed. As he settled in he sensed he was not alone. He turned on the small light on his nightstand, not that he needed to.

"Greetings." She said demurely.

"Hi." He replied.

"You do not mind if we slumber together again?"

He smiled. "No, not at all. Actually, I was hoping you would be here."

"You were?" She said, her voice full of hope.

"Yes. Star, there's something we need to talk about."

"What is it Richard. Are you troubled?"

He nodded.

"Yeah."

"Then please share with me my beloved. I will always listen to what you have to say."

Robin sighed.

"Star, you know how Bruce is still single?"

"Yes Richard, it is painfully obvious."

"Well, he's had his share of ladies. He came close a few times to having real relationships. The first time was with Selina Kyle, Catwoman. And there have been others, including Zatanna. That didn't work out. His next lover was Talia al Ghul."

"You mean Ra's al Ghul's daughter?" Starfire asked clearly surprised.

Richard nodded.

"In the end Bruce chose the cowl over a mate."

"I see Richard, but why are you telling me this?"

Robin paused, as if deliberating what to say next.

"Star, I know that our relationship hasn't been going anywhere, and now that I've returned to Gotham I understand why it's been that way."

Starfire sat up in the bed with a concerned look on her face.

"I left Bruce and Gotham for Jump City because I thought I was different from him. It's only now that I realize that I've been acting just like him all this time."

Starfire stared, saying nothing.

"But I see where Bruce's decision has taken him Starfire." He said as he reached for the ring box. "And I know I don't want to end up like him." He continued as he cupped the box between his two hands.

"What I'm trying to say Star is that I'm sorry for being such an idiot. Will you forgive me?"

She let out a sigh of relief. "Of course Richard, I will always forgive you."

Robin cracked a smile.

"Good, that makes what I'm about to do a whole lot easier."

He opened the box and presented the ring to her.

"I know I should have done this a long time ago, but better late than never right?"

She stared at the ring, mesmerized.

"Star, will you marry me?"

Starfire appeared to space out, as if her mind had left her body. Suddenly she snapped back into reality.

"Yes, Yes, YES!"

Robin smiled.

"I accept Richard! I accept!"


The wind was howling on the rooftop, chilling the two women to the bone. Over 30 minutes had passed and they were about to throw in the towel, when they heard the rooftop access door creak open.

"OK! Who's out there? There's no use hiding! The only way off the roof is through the access door!"

The two women were hidden behind a ventilation shaft, and they saw several flashlight beams light up the rooftop.

"We don't have time for this!" The male voice called out. "The Bat signal isn't a toy, so I hope you have a good reason for turning it on!"

"You heard the man!" Another voice called out. "The commish has better things to do!"

The two women crouched down even lower.

"I told you this was a bad idea Lisa." Heather hissed at her. "They're going to arrest us."

"Well what were we supposed to do?" Lisa whispered back to her.

"You should have gone to the police first." A deep male voice reprimanded them from behind their backs. The women spun around and fell on their behinds, as they did not hear him approach.

"Batman!" Lisa shrieked. "You came!"


Richard took Starfire into his arms as she moved and sat on his lap. They exchanged countless deep kisses and time felt as if it had actually stopped as the Nirvana they shared seemed to have no end. Their blissful moment was interrupted by the sound of moaning. Richard stopped kissing his fiancée and listened.

"I don't believe it." He muttered. "I thought she said she was tired."

Starfire listened to the sounds penetrating through the thick walls and giggled.

"Star, this is nothing to laugh about!"

The princess chuckled even harder as the moans became louder and more rhythmic.

"Why not?"

Robin suddenly looked very flustered.

"They shouldn't be doing that here!"

"Doing what, my betrothed?" She asked innocently.

"Doing what? You can't tell?" He asked incredulously as the crescendo from next door became even louder.

Starfire laughed out loud.

"Oh Richard, they are doing nothing wrong. They are wed, or have you forgotten?"

"That's not it Star. They shouldn't be doing that here!" He complained as Raven's and Beast Boy's moans were now screams of pleasure.

"Why not?"

"Why not? Have you forgotten where we are? This is Wayne Manor!"

"I do not understand Richard, what is the problem?"

Robin let out an exasperated sigh.

"Starfire, you don't just 'get it on' at Wayne Manor!"

The screams became faster paced and even louder, as the two lover's called out each other's names.

"I do not understand Robin. They are not doing anything immoral. It is what husbands and wives do together, am I correct?"

"Yes Star, but not here! It just isn't done."

Starfire began to laugh.

"Did not Bruce's parents conceive him here in this house Richard?"

"That's different Star, completely different."

She laughed even louder as the screams reached their apex, and suddenly ceased.

"And bang goes the dynamite." Robin said morosely.

Starfire looked confused.

"I did not hear any explosion."

"It's slang Star. It means they're done."

"I see." She replied. "Once we are wed, we too may detonate the bedroom explosives. Yes?"

Robin began to laugh.

"I suppose you're right Star. We will someday. How about we do some of that slumbering now?"

She nodded eagerly and slipped under the covers and he quickly followed as he turned off the light. They snuggled up together.

"He can't be that good, no one is."

"Raven says that he is." She replied, her head resting on his shoulder.

"Raven told you?"

"Yes, I think she was doing what you call the 'bragging'."

"Now I've heard everything." He said in a clearly stunned voice. "Good night Star."

"Good night my betrothed. Sleep well."


Things are afoot at the Manor! I wonder what's happening back at the Tower?

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