Dick POV

'Lil D is grounded, forcing him to stay at the manor. He's not so pleased about it, though I can't say I'm too torn up. I get family time with my adorable youngest brother. It's a shame that Dami is more interested in blaming Timmy for his punishment than spending quality time with me.'

"This is all Drakes fault. Not only does he get me suspended but his incompetence gets me benched from patrol."

'I couldn't help myself, Dami was pouting. He stood with his arm crossed brooding about the apparent injustice. Basically, a mini Bruce. He is too cute.'

Dick gets up from his seat to cuddle Damian. Who in turn struggles against this attempting nerve strikes which are dodged.

"Grayson unhand me. Enough with your constant need for affection."

"Ahh don't be like that Lil D. You looked like you needed a hug. It was too cute, you were pouting."

Damain's cheeks burst into colour, even his ears tinged pink. The boys mouth fell open before his fury took over his features. The attempted nerve strikes upped in frequency before he reached for a birdarang. Seeing this as the natural end to the hug, Dick released Damian with one last squeeze.

Damian still looked murderous so Dick changed the subject to finding one of his other little brothers. They were working a case together and he wanted to catch up. He didn't know where either was, but Damian would help if he thought it would inconvenience or irritate Jason and Tim.

"Have you heard from Red Robin or Hood. Both are avoiding the comms, the cave, their phones…

"And I presume yourself"

Dick pouted purposely and sullenly continued

"Their avoiding me! I haven't seen Little wing in so long. I called earlier today and he's blocked my number."

"Perhaps Drake will know Todd's location, they have been working the same case."

'I knew this was a tactic to annoy Timmy but still, all my little brothers need cuddles. Timmy is so cute to hug. He doesn't know how to react and gets confused. Dami and Little wing always fight against it.'

"Great idea Dami… Do you know where Timmy is?"

The boy sighed, turning his head to hide the smirk.

"I believe he's in an apartment in Gotham, Todd told me."

"Thank Lil D, I'll pay him a visit."

Both brothers grinned but for different reasons. Dick was happy to know where at least one of his other brothers are with the possibility of finding the most reclusive. Damian was pleased to have sabotaged his adversaries, assuring his return to patrol. At the same time, he finds joy in any way he can discredit drake, Todd is just a bonus.

Tim POV

The layout was open plan with the kitchen melding with a lounge space only separated by an island table. He sat opposite a large flat screen switched off. He'd long since turned off all communication to avoid the affection starved Dick and the demon spawn. Damian has been especially evil as of late, almost desperate to discredit Tim. The kid wanted His and jays case and thought the easiest way to do so was to show us up as incompetent.

The coffee table in front of his was covered in his latest cases as well as three laptops. One showed camera footage being analysed for signs of Spider-man. The other one working on the vigilante identity, and the last on everything Peter parker.

'The guy was only one-year younger and matched his Tech with no obvious financial backing. He's gotta ask Jason about his set up, if this works out then he could be interesting to swap ideas with him. His security was exceptional, on par with my own.'

click

The window just opened. Tim stopped the flinch just in time. Pretending not to have noticed he alters the laptops direction to see behind him, to only find…

"N! What are you doing here? Why the window? It's still light up, what's with the suit."

The suit being the Nightwing suit, electric blue symbol finger stripes and all. Nightwing expression had put on surprise as he held up his hands in mock surrender.

"Whoa whoa whoa, little brother. One question at a time. The suit is because I'm patrolling later and the window as its awesome. Also, wouldn't Nightwing using the lift would be suspicious."

Tim raised an eye brow unimpressed.

"And your reason for being here?"

"To see you of course."

Nightwing strode over and enveloped Tim in a hug, he showed resistance at first with mild shock before succumbing and wrapping his arms around his brothers back. Nightwing took a step back grinning.

"Dami told me where to find you."

"What! How did the demon spawn know where I am?"

"Jason told him."

Tim scoffed and his eyes narrowed already plotting revenge on his brothers.

"Speaking of Jason do you know where I can find him? You've been working on that case together right."

Tim internally viciously grinned 'perfect. Petty, I know but, now I've only the demon brat to punish.'

"Yeah I know where he is."

Peter POV

Peters flat creaked, the floor boards ominously cutting through the silence, making their presence known. The room was humid, no AC to artificially cool the room. All windows were forced open. Pushed past fused limits in a desperation to remove heat from the room. Heat rose however to the sixth floor, layering them both in a blanket of heat. As ineffective as the windows may be, the odd chill flowed into the space brushing past the flushed individuals. However, something more was needed to make the space more comfortable.

Absentmindedly Peter thought about adding a fan to the expenses list. The room was liveable but built in a way which holds heat during Gotham's boiling summers and loses heat in its freezing winters. Very ineffective, but cheap. Most importantly a cheap, dry place connected to services, like WIFI.

Jason POV

'Shit' Jason doesn't have much choice. He could lie through his teeth. Pray that the kid is as gullible as he looks and can be convinced. He doesn't seem sure but I know the look. The deductive reasoning. Peter Parker figured out the big question. Who is Batman? And it's all Jason's fault. 'B is going to kill me.'

Peter POV

Peter kept eye contact, waiting for his reply. His form started to deteriorate. Shoulders curling in on themselves, a slight tremor in his knees. Time seemed to slow as a drop of sweat rolled down his face caressing his cheek before dropping to the floor. The splash was like a bomb detonating to his hyper-sensitive hearing. Peter though through his reasoning.

'He's sure, no positive that Bruce Wayne is Batman, it's the only thing that makes sense. Meaning that Richard Grayson was the first Robin now Nightwing or a part time Batman (even if some forums disagree), Timothy Drake-Wayne was the third Robin now Red Robin and Damian Wayne is the current Robin. All personas known associates and partners with the Bat. What doesn't make sense is Jason. Where does he fit. Seemingly the second Robin by default.'

'That Robin disappeared from public view. It's not widely known how many Robins there are. There's some clear differences like gender for one. But the four-blue eyed, black haired boys are all muddled. From looking at fighting styles they can be split into four different Renditions. Jason being the second boy to fill the roll. This second Robin was replaced out of nowhere, but unlike the other times the Robin mantle is passed on, no other vigilante shows up. No Nightwing or Red Robin. He just disappears.'

'The timeframe matches the death of Jason Todd, but Jason's still alive. Faking your death just to leave home seems a bit overly dramatic, even for a superhero. Why would he fake his death and leave? You don't just drop the suit. You can't, it's a kind of addiction that never leaves you. No Jason didn't just quit. He's something else. No one just quits.'

Jason's expression hasn't changed. His glare heated, directed solely on Peter. If anything, he looks more stabby, 'It's a word promise.' causing his Spidey sense to flare up. Jason is dangerous, a threat to Peter. Both through his Knowledge and his fighting abilities. His body structure isn't something you earn from a gym.

Jason snapped out of his frozen state and laughed. His whole face lit up with the emotion.

"Bruce Wayne!" He chuffed "Batman! Pfttt. Listen kid all that old man's good for is adopting kids. He ain't no hero."

Doubt spreads in his mind. 'What if I'm wrong. I just gave my hand away for nothing. But why would Jason come over if he didn't suspect something. No, no I'm sure.' Looking closely Jason's eyes still held the seriousness from before. They searched into Peters soul gaging his response.

"Nice try Jason, I would be convinced if not for that eternity of silence. Bruce Wayne is Batman, Richard is Nightwing, Timothy is Red Robin, and Damian is Robin. That only leaves you as the second Robin, but what happened to you? Why did you fake your death?"

"…

"I didn't"

"Didn't what?"

"I didn't fake my death."

"Well you obviously did. Your still alive."

"I died then I wasn't dead."

"…"

Peter had a dumbfounded look.

"How stupid do you think I am?"

"I died, was buried and dug my way out of the coffin. And now I'm here. Tah dah!"

"Tell the truth"

"I'm not lying I did actually die."

Seeing this conversation going nowhere Peter moved forward.

"Alight fine, if you did really die- "

"I did die!"

Peter used the speech mark hand gesture. "As you died, how were you resurrected."

"I don't know."

"Not good enough, I'm calling bullshit."

"Believe me kid, it adds up. I died and it was publicly released. No one is going to believe I just woke up not dead one day, so Jason Peter Todd stays dead. Would explain why I live here."

Peter looked incredulously at Jayson. 'It's impossible. People don't just die then wake up not dead. Its scientifically impossible. His body would have decomposted. Yet a little voice reminds me I'm a scientific impossibility, A genetic freak. Could magic be involved or some future tech. Apparently I've been thinking for too long as Jason starts to wave his hand infront of my face. I have to fight an instinct to grab his hand. My arm twitches as I prevent the snatch. But it's too late as Jason notices the impulse. Not good. I've got to be careful. Right now, I hold all the cards, I know who they are but they don't know my secret. Not the one that matters.'

Jason frowns

"What you thinking kid?"

"Who are you?"

"You know who I'm Jason Todd."

"No. Not that. Who else are you. You don't just leave something like Robin behind. Your brothers became something else. So, who are you?"

There's a standoff between them. Jason doesn't backdown and for once neither does Peter. He's more Spider-man than Peter Parker right now. His posture shows a confidence not seen in Parker.

"I'll answer that when you tell me how you hacked into the computer."

"I asked first!"

"What are you five?" The mood changed at this Peter visibly relaxed and Jason started to look less stabby.

Knocking at Jason's door startled both men. Peter looks like he'd just had a heart attack whereas Jason had covered the shock not even twitching. Both stay silent, ears straining to hear the newcomer. Well Jason is, Peter can hear perfectly. A voice calls out

"Little Wing"

Jason sigh and turns to Peter promptly nerve striking him

"Whaa" is the kids last word before lights out.

Peter regained consciousness slung over Jason's shoulder he's only been out a minute tops. His head throbs and the world spins. He almost throws up but hold it in. 'I've got to stay still. Hopefully he hasn't noticed I'm awake. Trying to explain how plain Peter Parker could recover in under a minute would not be fun.' Luckily the conversation with the other man is intense meaning neither man had noticed he was awake. The stress over the door was apparently about a particular person rather than the interruption to their conversation. There's no blood shed but Jason's tone of voice suggests it.

Jason is furious.

His hands are fisted, his knuckles are pure white from the pressure. He looks pissed but more than that concerned almost afraid. Jason doesn't get afraid, not from what Peters seen. The man seems desperate to reach out to Jason, for a hug? Jason's ranting about idiotic bats while evading the affectionate advances. Admitting defeat the man stops his attacks to alter tactic.

"Jay?"

"What are you doing here Dick?" venomously replied accompanied with a severe glare.

"what's going on?"

"I asked first.

Well I asked second.

"He knows everything, gotta take him back to the cave. Here"

He's handed over to the stranger who looked like his world just imploded. Jason started to walk away. He's quickly puts Peter on the floor and stops Jason's escape.

"Whoa little brother, your coming too. Someone's got to explain this to B-Man and that ain't going to be me."

"Like hell I'm going with you!"

"I'll tell you how I found you apartment."

"Done"

"Tim told me."

"That little son of a- "

"JASON!"

"What? The pipsqueak ratted me out."

Dick sighed

"Come on then. Bring up to speed"

Jason POV

Jason thought of a plan to push the blame on Tim and get revenge for setting Dick on him. He grinned with the satisfaction.

"Fine. Tim hacked him from the bat cave, the kid then traced it back, and figured out your identities except for me."

For the 2nd time in a matter of minutes Dick was left flabbergasted.

"Race you back to the cave."

At some point during the argument Peter had grabbed his laptop then bolted via the fire escape. He peaks up at his flat and makes eye contact with Jason and Dick Grayson.

Peter gave a jaunty salute and smirk before running off at a slower speed than he would like.

'Fuck! Well that's just Great isn't IT. FUCKING GREAT! The kids gone and now Dickybird is interrogating me coz Tim couldn't man up. GOD DAMMIT TIM! Great day I'm having. GREAT!'

Jason leaps out the window climbing down the fire escape in controlled falls. Once at the bottom he was in pursuit of Peter. The kid was running in front of him dodging crowds. It seemed as soon as he gained any ground on him the direction switched. Finally, the kid took a wrong turn leading him to a fenced off alleyway. Just as he turns the corner the kid disappears. Dick had just caught up to him wide eyed.

Jason is pissed off.

Comment:

Hi, so all I can say is sorry this took me so long. Ive been busy recently and just not in the writing mood. Thanks for the lovely comments. I really appreciated them. Hope you enjoy the chapter.

Also, I've decided on ages

Peter: 15

Tim: 16

Jay: 21

Dick: 27

Damian: 11