Wally had been in the Batcave before, but every time he went down there he was still amazed by the fact that it was just so… Batman.
It was built under the house with tunnels that went deep into the earth with many different exits and secret passages. There were many different things that interested him. The bat mobile in all its glory, the Robin cycle, the biggest computer he had ever seen, and old costumes. Wally was thankful that Robins costume had pants.
Wally turned to say something when he blushed bright red. Without a care in the world Dick started taking off his pants, pulling on his red tights and clicking on his belt that was filled with all his gadgets and gizmos. He tugged off his sweater and put his shirt on with his cape, his gloves were next to be put on and then his mask. He turned when he felt eyes on him.
"What?" Dick asked him as he turned away, taking off his jumpsuit.
"You change in the open?"
"Yeah, what's the problem? Me and Bruce do this all the time." Wally shook his head, putting on his goggles.
"Never mind. So, you going to get on my back or are you taking the R cycle?" Robin didn't say a word; he just got onto his red motorcycle, putting on his helmet. Kid Flash ran right beside of him, matching his pace. He had to admit running through the caves was fun, especially when it was dark and he could see the Bats flying about, angry that they were woken up to early. But Dick didn't seem to mind them. They made the cave seem, not so lonely.
Kid Flash followed Robin through the cave, they exited out just about a mile from the city, and the sky was a pale pink as it began to shift to night. The air was freezing, the snow reflecting the sky. It was exciting to say the least. The last time they tag teamed by themselves they were on the front page for single handily stopping the Penguin from destroying the city hall.
"Yo, Rob, where are we going?" KF asked, jumping over a fire hydrant as he ran beside him. They were headed down an older road that had pot holes and cracks on the old surface. Garbage littered the side and rats scurried out of their way.
"Going to check on this side of town, Joker was last seen here. Apparently he and Harley got out of Arkahm. He's pissed off." KF smiled dreamily, he had the hots for the clown girl… actually any girl with breasts and long legs he found attractive. "He wants to get back at Batman, I figure if we find out how then we can stop it and send his butt back!"
"Cool. Maybe we can get Harley in for questioning?" He asked, nearly running into Robin when he stopped his R cycle. Robin removed the helmet quickly, his masked eyes narrowing. "What's u-?"
"Shut up!" Robin hissed, he could feel his stomach twist itself into knots as he heard the unusual sound of clothes rustling in the distance and soft laughter. Not the demonic laughter of the Joker, but a soft laughter that belonged to a little girl, or at least a women with the mind of a little girl. Harley. And she was close.
"Should we go on offense?" Robin shook his head no, dismanting from his cycle as he walked quietly toward the noise, ushering with his hand behind his back for him to follow, and to keep his mouth shut. Kid Flash rolled his eyes behind his blue tinted goggles, following at what he considered a snails pace.
They made it to about where the laughing was coming from; stopping behind some large crates that over looked the docks. There they saw the clown girl sitting on a wooden barrel, a flower in her hand. She sat to an angle so they could see her; she was smiling yet crying as she plucked the daisies white petals.
"Why don't you love me Mistah JAAAAAAYYYY!" She wailed, plucking the last petal, throwing it into the water. Robin felt a pang of sadness for her but he knew it wasn't the time to get emotional. He put on his stone like mask over his heart and left his small hiding place, taking a few nimble bounds over to another pile of crates.
"All I want to do is love you Mistah jay! Why won't you let me help kill him? I could help you so much if only you would let me!" She took out a hanky from her white collar, bowling her nose on it, making a loud trumpet like noise. She put it back. " I want to kill Robin!"
"Oh really now? You want to kill me?" Robin asked, leaving his hiding space. If Batman was there he would be mad at how careless he was being, but Robin through caution to the wind as he revealed himself, hands on his hips. "You got the guts to try?"
"You little BRAT! Because of you Mistah Jay no loves me! Says I keep getting him thrown in jail! But with you dead I'll get his love back I will!" She jumped up, fists formed and raised.
"Bring it Harley, you know I can kick your ass from here to Metropolis." He sneered, shocking Kid Flash with his cockiness. "Or do you need the clown to hold your hand?"
"How about I kick from here to da moon?" She demanded, reaching for her concealed gun and just as her hand wrapped around it it was gone! She looked over at Robin, seeing Kid Flash standing next to him, holding the pistol in his hands.
"Looking for this?" He smirked. "I'll give it back for a kiss."
"Kiss this!" She shouted, throwing down one of Jokers laughing gas bombs, making her get away in the smoke.
"NO! We did not just lose her!" Robin yelled, coughing on the foul smelling gas. He looked around, the docks were empty and the street lights making shadows everywhere. "Damnit!"
"It's ok Rob, you weren't in your right state of mind, and at least we know what she's up to." KF smiled, feeling the gas make him giddy.
"Yeah… let's go back, I'm freez- ha! Ha ha ha!" He let the laughter roll from within, knowing if he fought it he would end up in severe pain. He tried to take a step but ended up falling onto his front, laughing like a maniac.
"Hahahahaha! You ok? Ha!" Kid Flash asked, getting onto his knees to check on him. He was laughing so hard that he didn't see the shadow that landed on them.
Need help?"
"HAHAHA! I want my superboy back!" He laughed/sob, hitting the ground with his fists. "He didn't know any better! He's learning!"
"Robin! Kid Flash! What the hell is going on?" Batman demanded from behind them. His arms crossed in an angry fashion yet he was secretly worried. He knew how badly laughing gas affected Dick. It made him see things, made him sleepy, laughing like a hyena of course, but made it so he was pretty much out of it for a while. "Who were you guys chasing?"
"Harley… HA! Said she wanted to HAHA! Kill … Robin!" He laughed harder, getting up on wobbly knees as he grabbed Dick around the middle. Robin laughed louder then before, his head rolling back as he fought for air.
"Looky looky who's here!" He all but yelled. "It's… BATMAN! HAHAHAHA!" He laughed so hard that he fell from Kid Flash, his face hitting Batman's chest as he grabbed the older mans cape.
"You guys need medical attention, now." He hissed. He grabbed Robin around the middle, placing him over his shoulder like a sack of flower as he helped Kid Flash walk, half dragging him.
"Weeee! Let's go to the carnival!" Robin shouted, making Batman slap his leg to try and get him to shut up. "Owww!"
"Need some help with the kiddos?" Flash asked, appearing by Batmans side, his arms crossed as he viewed his nephew.
"Gladly." Batman said, pushing Kid Flash toward his mentor, picking up the pace as Robin started to convulse, the laughing replaced by sobs and pleas for Superboy to help with the pain…
