Authors note: Two chapters in one day?! Boy I'm spoiling you all!

Disclaimer: don't own Batman.

Reunion

Chapter 10: Breaking In

Bruce and Jason were instantly on their toes when they hopped out the Jet. The brisk night air of America was a welcomed change from the rainforest. Bruce pushed a discrete button on the roof top. Jason hadn't even noticed it it was so well hidden. The jet was suddenly being moved downwards into the building on a motorized platform. Bruce signalled for Jason to join him on the platform and they both descended into the building. The hanger doors snapped shut and the light from the moon was replaced by darkness.

Bruce seemed to navigate perfectly through the dark whereas Jason struggled to gather his bearings. Artificial bulbs sparked into life and the once dark room was now lit. Jason was impressed by the room. It was seemingly endless with different models of jets and cars on display. Seemed like a collector's display room. At the end of the hall was a pad for a thumbprint beside two heavy metal doors. Bruce swiftly walked over and removed his gloves, allowing him to place his thumb on the pad . The doors opened and a humm of technology welcomed them into a new chamber. Bruce spoke clearly and loudly so the voice sensors picked up his speech;

"Batman, 02 and guest."

Suddenly the room was lit with red lights and an inhuman voice rang out:

"Incorrect voice pattern for Batman, 02. Annihilation in T-10 seconds." The bleep of a countdown started.

Bruce's eyes widened. He forgot the voice pattern.

"Emergency Override for Batman, 02 DNA recognition requested. Code word 16: Kryptonite." The bleep stopped.

A scanner came down from the ceiling and shone a blue light over his body. The red light went out and the voice stated;

"Access granted for Batman, 02. And guest."

"Request for new access." Bruce turned to Jason, "say your name and 07."

"Ummm...Jason Todd, 07."

There was a pause. "Access granted for Jason Todd, 07."

"This doesn't mean you can come here and steal my equipment." Bruce growled. Jason feigned offence.

"Me? Bats please, I would never have dreamed to." Bruce ignored the sarcasm and strode over to the computer. He removed a USB stick from his belt and plugged it in.

Jason looked around him. This place was so much better than the Cave. The walls were shining chrome and there were gizmos in glass cases scattered everywhere. Better still, it had heating.

"If you're wondering, I'm downloading virus management software. It's so we can make the comm virus back at yours. I presume you have a computer."

"It's pretty shitty... can't you make the virus here?"

" No. We don't have time. The longer we stay here, the greater the chance Fox detects us. We'll need to get the software to analyse the ruby another day."

The computer suddenly stopped downloading its software onto the USB. It finished at 50%

"Continue for granted use at Original Location." The robot voice chirrpped. Bruce's teeth were bared and he slammed his hand down on the keyboard.

"What does that mean?" Jason felt worried that the 'Original Location' was where he thought it was.

"Fox must have installed new security to make sure no one gets access to the software who aren't authorized."

"But... you're Batman? You're authorized!" Jason paled.

"I haven't updated my authorization. In order to get full access to the software here I...I need to finish the download at the Cave. Then I'll be able to use everything here." Bruce put his face in his hands. Jason felt sick. "I need more software for the analysis of the ruby too. So we need to get access."

"So... we have to get to the Cave, get in without anyone finding us, and finish downloading the virus software there?! Then come back here and get yet more software to analyse the ruby? Whilst praying Fox didn't bulk up security after having suspicions of a break in?" Bruce nodded. He started walking over to a glass case which contained civies for Dick if ever he needed to come here and change. Seeing as this Cave hadn't been revealed to him yet, they were fresh. Bruce opened up the pod and took out the clothes.

Jason stared forwards for a few seconds. "Can't we get the software for the ruby from the Cave?"

Bruce pulled off his cowl and shirt, followed by his pants. Soon he just stood there in his underpants, readying the civies. Jason couldn't help but state at Bruce's lithe but muscular chest. He felt something stir at the pit of his stomach and he suddenly flushed and shook his head. He didn't even like guys, so why was he looking at Bruce of all people?!

"We literally have to be in the Cave for a few minutes if we just get the virus. We could be an hour at least for the ruby." Bruce answered whilst pulling on the new clothes and placing his costume in a backpack that was also in the pod.

Jason groaned. "How the hell are we going to-" He was caught short by the sound of approaching footsteps. Bruce quickly put on a pair of shoes and signalled to Jason to get behind a pod. The doors opened with a hiss.

Bruce could feel his heart in his throat. If he was caught, he wouldn't be recognized. But Jason...

"Fox, 04." Bruce's eyes flickered behind him and he spotted the dark man standing at the entrance. Shit...He knew Bruce when he was young...He would recognize him. Fox started moving forward and Bruce had the heart stopping thought that they would be in plain sight if Fox kept moving. Jason seemed to realize too and so he grabbed the man's arm as he passed, bringing him down to the floor and pressing his hand against the man's eyes. Fox was so startled he hadn't registered what was happening. Jason quickly covered a struggling Fox with a blindfold (freshly made from the bottom of his shirt), and signalled for Bruce to go.

Without hesitation, Bruce lurched forward and retrieved the USB. Without looking behind him, he sprinted back out the chamber and into the display hall. He heard a shuffle and a yell from Fox, followed by a sickening groan. Jason suddenly caught up with him, running at a breakneck pace. They met an emergency exit and pushed the doors with all their might. The opening caused fire alarms to blare out of the building. They ran down the dark streets of Gotham without a destination. Finally when they stopped, heaves of breath shook their bodies and the threat of vomit bit at their throats. They were in an alleyway in... North Gotham? Bruce turned to face a panting Jason who had sat on the floor, head between his legs.

"Did...you...hurt...Fox?" Bruce barely managed. Jason imitated a punch to the gut since he couldn't form words yet. Bruce nodded, relieved Jason hadn't taken more drastic measures.

"...He...saw..." Jason gave up mid sentence and pointed at himself.

Bruce cursed under his breath. But that was inevitable if they were going to escape.

"Did he see me?" Bruce's voice had returned to him. He just wished it was his old one.

Jason shook his head, again relieving Bruce.

"Heard...you." But he could have been an accomplice for all Fox knew. Bruce slid down beside Jason on the floor.

"He's going to alert Alfred. And Dick for all we know." Bruce mumbled. Jason squeezed his eyes tight under his mask, glad Bruce couldn't see the tears forming.

"I'm...caught." Jason breathed out in defeat. Bruce surprised Jason by putting a comforting hand on his shoulder.

"It took me years to find you. I doubt Dick will." That made Jason smile. He was right. Fox may have seen Jason, but that didn't mean he was caught.