"Aqualad, report then," Batman ordered, his voice back to sounding dark and monotone.

Aqualad took a deep breath and explained to everyone of what Artemis and Robin told him: Ra's al Ghul, Sportsmaster, and Queen Bee talking about trying some sort of experiment on them that did not sound pleasant.

An uneasy hush had fallen over the entire League and the Teen Titans after Aqualad finished his report. Starfire reached out and reassuringly squeezed Robin's hand tightly. Red Arrow clutched his bow so tightly that his knuckles turned white. The mentors protectively moved closer to their proteges.

Superman finally spoke up, who was now standing right next to Superboy. "It seems like you all are in danger more than we thought," he said. He took a deep breath. "I'm sorry, young ones, but we'll have to take much more drastic measures because of this."

"You're not going to let us go on covert missions anymore, are you?" Wally asked worriedly.

Barry laid a sympathetic hand on his shoulder. "Sorry, Kid, but it seems like the only way to keep you and the others safe. Oh, and you're all banned from patrol too."

"WHAT?!" KF and the Team all yelled.

Black Canary winced at the volume of their voices. "We're sorry, but it's the only way to keep you safe. You guys aren't allowed to go anywhere dangerous anymore without at least a League member accompanying you."

"I can't believe this! This is so unfair!" Artemis complained. "We can take care of ourselves, quite clearly, y'know! Why else then would you allow us to become your sidekicks?"

"Jinx, please, say something to Unc- I mean, Flash," Wally pleaded, turning towards the pink-haired witch. "You know that I can take care of myself. I escaped from the High Five's clutches all by myself."

Jinx hesitated. "Well, you are pretty fast and all of that," she said slowly. "But to be honest, I kind of agree with Flash. We can't have you turning yourself in because someone else is in danger. What if the Light does it again because they know you'll sacrifice yourself for someone else's life? Sorry, Kid flash, but we can't take any risks."

"Aw, c'mon!" Kid flash whined.

"Raven, Cyborg, Beastboy, Starfire, you know I'm capable of defending myself," Robin begged, turning toward his other team. "I once took all four of you at once. Despite having no superpowers, I'm one of the most strongest out of all of you. Please, I don't want to be smothered as though I'm 9 years old."

"Um..." stammered Beastboy.

"Well..." muttered Cyborg.

"Sorry, Robin," Raven said, and this time she sounded like she was being sincere. She felt bad for Robin, since she hated being smothered by her overprotective teammates when her father Trigon was coming back, but she felt that this was for Robin's own good. "As much as I understand how much you can't stand this, this is for you own good."

"We would be very bad friends if we left you to fight for yourself on your own!" Starfire exclaimed fiercely, gripping Robin's hand tighter and grabbing his other hand, so that he was facing her and she was holding both of his hands. "Friends protect each other, and that's what we're going to do! I'll protect you Robin, even if I must face zlorgpork and gloffbag all by myself without my starbolts!"

Robin's face turned as red as his tunic. Despite the situation, the Team burst out laughing, and some of the League members managed some amused smiles.

"Aww..." Green Arrow teased, looking deeply amused. "Robin's girlfriend is completely devoted to him."

"Not to mention overprotective as Batman," Diana smiled.

"Oh, shut your mouth," Robin muttered, his face steadily turning redder.

"But getting back to the point," Batman interrupted, "Team, you're forbidden from any more covert missions or accompanying us on patrol. We cannot allow the Light to find and track you all down."

"Are you serious?" Connor growled between clenched teeth, his fists clenched. "You might as well be forcing me, M'gaan, Artemis, Zatanna, and Rocket to stay on the Watchtower again while Robin, Aqualad, Kid flash, and Red Arrow were allowed to stay on Earth and have some fun! If you're going to do that again except the entire Team staying on the Watchtower, some honorary statues of the Justice League are gonna have their heads detached from their shoulders quite violently."

"Uncle J'onn, please!" M'gaan pleaded.

"M'gaan, this is for your own good," Martian Manhunter reasoned with her, wiping a tear starting to fall from her eyes. "I promise you that this situation is only temporary, just like before. Soon you'll be allowed to go on covert missions again."

"No missions, patrol, or anything that involves danger or fighting," Rocket grumble. "Can this get any worse?"

"Actually, it may be, now that you've just said that," Zatanna said nervously.

As if on cue, Batman said, "Just like before, the only place you're all allowed is Mount Justice aside from your homes. You're now all allowed onto the Watchtower now anytime, especially if there's an emergency. If you see a Light member close by you, do not engage, but alert and call the Justice League and the Teen Titans immediately."

"So this means that Robin and the others aren't allowed back at Titans Tower?" Beastboy asked, looking disappointed.

"Unfortunately, yes," said John Stewart. "We need to keep a closer eye on the Team."

"That I will do," Red Tornado said, stepping up from behind Hal Jordan. "I'll put an alarm in my room so that whenever the Team is in danger, I will be notified immediately."

"Oh, great," Connor snapped. "Now we've got a bunch of babysitters who don't trust us with anything, especially when it comes to taking care of ourselves."

"Team, report back to Mount Justice," Batman ordered. He turned around with a swish of his cape. "Martian Manhunter, Black Canary, Captain Atom, Captain Marvel, go with them to keep an eye on them so they won't get into trouble." Then he and the other Justice League members turned around and headed inside of Mount Justice to use the zeta tubes. A few League members, including him, shot stern warning looks at the Team, to warn them not to get any bright ideas about sneaking out or disobeying or they'll be severe consequences.

"4 JUSTICE LEAGUE MEMBERS?!" Wally shouted, looking outraged. "We'll have 4 League members, not including Red Tornado, babysitting us?! Are you kidding me?! Batman said they'll only one one League member watching over us!"

"Actually, he said at least," Robin reminded him. He shook his head in disbelief, looking annoyed. "I can't believe they went this far to 'protect' us. It's Independence Day all over again."

"Enough complaining, everyone," Captain Atom said. "Come on, back to Mount Justice."

"Oh goody!" smiled Captain Marvel said, clapping his hands, looking delighted. "At least we can still have some fun!"

Raven and Cyborg both shot questioning looks at his childish attitude.

Robin gently nudged them. "Don't ask," he mouthed.

"Too bad they don't know about Captain Marvel's real age," said Artemis. "I mean, look at Raven's expression.

"Guys, cut him some slack. He's only 10, after all," M'gaan said.

"He thinks hanging out like this is fun; I think this is going to turn out boring," Connor snapped. "I was going to go out flying with Sphere and Wolf. But noooooooo, our mentors just had to suffocate us and be overbearing."

"On the bright side, we'll all get to spend some time together," Zatanna said.

"Yeah," said Rocket. "I mean, look at Starfire. She's quivering in excitement of getting to spend time with Robin, her boyfriend."

"Robin, I would advise you to be careful," Kaldur said. "From what I've heard, Tamaraneans have very strong muscles and strengths. Keep your guard up when she wants a hug."

"Oh gee," Robin said, shuddering. "After spending time with her and nearly getting strangled to death a couple of times, you think I need to be told?"