Chapter 3

Tim's POV

"Red, hurry up!" I called out to Jason as I landed on the roof of the Ace Chemical Company.

Seconds later he dropped down beside me. "Don't rush me kid." He growled while reaching into the bag he was carrying and removing a dead owl.

"This is the stupidest idea, you people have ever had. Throwing dead owls off of buildings isn't going to solve anything." He snarled.

"We're trying to get their attention, remember? And would it kill you to be nice to me? I mean, I've never done anything to you."

"You're breaking my heart." He replied, sarcastically, while driving a Baterang into the bird's heart and dropping it onto the street below us.

I curled my lip up in disgust as he wiped the blood onto his jeans. I should have stayed at home. "Will you hurry up? We need to fin-"

I was cut off as he clamped his hand over my mouth and dragged me into the shadows.

"Keep your mouth shut! We're not alone!" he hissed into my ear before releasing me.

"What are you doing, Robin? Why did you change your costume? What's with the birds and the kid? Did you finally get a sidekick?" a familiar voice asked behind us.

We spun around to find Barbra Gordon dressed as Batgirl behind us. But, that's impossible! Barbara can't walk! She was paralyzed by the Joker!

"How in the hell are you walking!" Jason demanded.

"What are you talking about? I've been walking my entire life. Baby, are you okay?" she asked while placing her hand on Jason's chest.

"What do you think you're doing?" he asked while taking a step back.

"What am I doing? What are you doing? Come on, Jase, we've been dating forever." She replied.

"What about Nightwing?" I asked while moving towards them.

"Who's Nightwing? And who are you?" she asked while eying my costume.

"Nightwing is the original Robin!" I shouted at her.

"Look kid, the original Robin is standing in front of me. Now, who are you?"

"Barbara, listen to me! You were paralyzed by the Joker! I died! The Joker killed me! That kid took my place! I was the second Robin! You don't love me! You love Dick!" Jason shouted at her.

"I have no idea what you are talking about. Joker's dead. You and Batman killed him, remember? Are you okay? Do you want me to take you home?" she replied softly and slowly.

"Did you say Batman killed the Joker?" I asked.

"Yes, he started killing criminals about seventeen years ago. It's our way." She replied.

Jason and I looked at each other. This is not good. Dick was the only thing preventing Bruce from crossing over to their level. If Barbara doesn't remember him, then how long do we have until we forget?

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Bruce's POV

"Damian, have you found anything yet?" I asked.

"Found what, Father?"

I looked up from the files and records I was searching through and turned to face him. His costume was replaced with a sweater and jeans and high tops. When did he change?

"Dick. Have you located him or found any information, yet?" I asked slowly.

"Who? I'm sorry Father, I was unaware I should have been searching for someone." He replied.

"Damian, are you feeling alright?"

"I feel fine." he replied, before jumping up and shouting, "Father! Look, intruders!"

I turned to find Jason and Tim returning to the cave with Barbara…. Barbara!

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Tim's POV

"Todd, what are you wearing? And why is there an intruder with you and Fatgirl?" Damian snarled.

I glanced at Jason and at Bruce. They looked about as lost as I am. Damian didn't remember me. He didn't remember Dick.

Slowly, I walked past everyone and turned the Batcomputer on. I ran my name through the database. Deceased? I'm dead? And I never became Robin, because Jason never died. I'm dead.

I started running the identities of the Titans. Nonexistent. Dick was a founding member; the organization doesn't exist. I ran the Justice League through the system. Superman was murdered by Batman? The League was never formed.

"Tim, see if there's anything on Richard Grayson." Bruce quietly suggested.

"It says he's deceased. He fell to his death alongside his parents." I replied, while turning to see Bruce drive his fists into the equipment.

I noticed that Jason had turned and climbed onto his bike and drove out of the cave without a word. I followed him.

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I watched from my hidden perch as Jason stared up at the Gotham City Courthouse. He started climbing the building. He stopped at the balcony and pulled something out of his jacket. I watched as he spread a blanket of some sort and tied it down to the railings of the balcony. He released his grip on the fabric and let it fall. The huge piece of fabric had a message written in red upon it.

"The court of owls murdered my brother." I read as the banner waved around the courthouse. Underneath the message was a symbol of a bat mauling an owl.

I watched as Jason leapt from the building and disappeared from sight. Turning around, I could see a banner waving from Wayne Industries.

"The Court of Owls murdered my son." I read as the faint cry of an owl was heard.