If I owned Young Justice, there would be more Daddy!Bats moments.
Friday, May 4, 2012, 11:21
Wally sped into the room the Team had been holding Robin in, grinning wide. "RobRobRob! Guess what! We're nanobot free now!" The speedster squished the ebony in a hug, while the other boy hugged back.
"Good," Robin's voice was muffled and he sounded more than a little upset.
"Dude, it's really not your fault. I mean, seriously, Deathstroke was the one who backed you in a corner!" Wally grabbed the ninja's arm, dragging him into the living room area where the rest of the Team was gathered. Everyone was a little tensed except for Roy, Kaldur, Artemis, and Batgirl. The humans glomped him, while Kaldur smiled.
"It is good to have you back," the Atlantean greeted, while Robin nodded.
"Good to be back," Robin replied, smiling. He was feeling lots better as the rest of the Team warmed back up to him. They spent time reconnecting until Robin retrieved his laptop from the cave to check the news, watching the screen through narrowed eyes.
"In Metropolis, this is Lois Lane. Many people have been calling for the disbandment of the New Justice League out of concern for the children who make it up. We're waiting for their response now. Other people have been arguing that it's their choice, and that we don't have the ability or the right to stop them from doing what they do best- heroing. Meanwhile, in Fawcett City…"
"Guys, we need another press conference," Robin said slowly, eyes narrowed. "People are signing petitions for us to quit heroing. All because we're not adults." He growled the last part, eyes narrowed dangerously.
"Very well then. Call the press conference for tomorrow. We must reassure them as quickly as possible," Kaldur ordered. Robin nodded, sending off e-mails letting quite a few reporters know.
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 11:00
The crowd of reporters parted to let the fifteen members of the Team through to the bandstage in Metropolis Park. Robin stopped in front of the microphone, the fourteen other Teammates falling in behind him.
"Hello," he said quietly. "So, we've been hearing about some… disagreements some people have with us. Well, we're here today to resolve those agreements as best we can. We are joined by our newest members Batgirl," the purple-clad vigilante smiled and waved, "Tempest," the dark-haired Atlantean dipped his head to the crowd, "Aquagirl," Tula waved a little, "And Supergirl." Kara grinned. "One thing to clear up first- we're not the Justice League, we're not becoming the Justice League, we started as the Team and we will continue as the Team. We don't need a fancy title to save the world, like everyone thinks we do.
"To face the people's want for us to quit our hero work, our answer is a solid no. Trust us, we have everything covered if anyone goes rogue," he shot a meaningful glance at Kid Flash and Red Arrow before turning back to the crowd, "But I bet your main concern is that most of us are underage- the exception being Black Canary and Red Arrow, and technically Ms. Manhunter and Young Manhunter. We all chose this, no one forced us. Now, I think we can take questions." Robin looked around the Team, and they all nodded. "Okay. We'll take questions. Ms. Grant."
"Have any of you been having troubles getting the medical attention you need?" The blonde looked worried- and she struck Robin as the motherly type.
"Nope. No problems there. There are a few doctors helping us out in that department, but every one of us knows basic medical- comes with the turf. Mr. Karin?" Robin looked at the Asian man- he looked Japanese.
"How are you all able to get the funding for your equipment and everything else?" The curious brown gaze attempted to see in Robin's soul.
"Now that is one tricky question to answer… Uhhh… let's just say that we're awesome and leave it at that, 'kay?" Robin was a little uncomfortable there. "Ms. Lane?"
"How are you all getting along? I mean, we all know that the Justice League had dysfunctions at times, what about you?" Lois tucked a strand of dark hair behind her ear.
Robin, Kid Flash, and Red Arrow met eyes and burst out laughing. "Us? Not dysfunctional? As if. Supey spends his spare time staring at static on the TV while the rest of us want to watch something else, Kid Flash and Artemis argue constantly, the Team has serious problems with me not telling them my identity, Aqualad keeps trying to get Batgirl to quit, YM calls me short, Supergirl gets extremely annoyed at me when I play my music on the speakers- rockers and hip-hop lover's don't really mix there, and she hates Simple Plan- and Aqualad shoves me everywhere and doesn't trust me with myself. Does that answer your question? Oh, plus Artemis and Red Arrow hate each other. Mrs. West-Allen."
"What other heroes are you going to be inviting into the Team?" She had her lips pursed, remembering to remind Wally to store clothes in the new Teammate's sizes.
"We're hoping to invite Icon and Rocket from Dakota City, and naturally we've heard about Troia in Europe," Robin answered. "Mr. Godfrey." He winced as he said the man's name.
"How are your parents able to let you out onto the streets to fight sadists like the Joker and Two-Face? That could be qualified as abuse!" Godfrey looked enraged.
"Long story short, most of us either don't have parents, our parents are dead, our parents are off world, or they don't care. Mr. Godfrey, again."
"How are you able to go onto the streets? You're all children, you were all sidekicks- you've never worked solo before this."
Artemis stalked up to the forefront of the stage, stealing the microphone from Robin.
"We're able to go onto the streets because we want to. We are children- extremely capable children, as most of us would either be assassins or dead without choosing the life of a hero. Don't call us sidekicks- we're partners, soloists, the best, and never second-rate players. I began my career solo, and nothing any little close-minded discriminator says will stop me, or any of us, from doing what we do," Artemis growled, handing the microphone back to Robin and stalking back to her spot next to Roy. He looked extremely amused.
"I think now as a good time to end this little conference. And, since you all need one final reassurance that we'll be fine… Get on board or get out of the way because it's our life and it's now or never- we're gonna do what we want to do- need to do- and we're going to do it good. Thank you for listening." The Team left the stage, ignoring the various stares they received as once again they split up into pairs and a trio to make their way back to the Cave.
Recognized: Robin B01 Artemis B07
As per usual, Robin and Artemis were first back.
Recognized: Black Canary 13 Red Arrow B06
The adults were the next back.
Recognized: Aqualad B02 Tempest B12 Aquagirl B13
Then came the Atlanteans.
Recognized: Superboy B04 Supergirl B14
The Kryptonians zeta'd to the cave together.
Recognized: Static B10 Young Manhunter B08
Next came the remaining guys.
Recognized: Zatanna B09 Batgirl B11
The girls came last, and the Teammates just sighed, some of them returning to their cities to patrol. Robin just pulled out his laptop and began his hacking and investigating.
Well... Here it is. I'm sorry it's late, I've been realllllllllllllyyyyy busy. My volleyball team's record is 3-2 in our conference, we've won three lost 2. See you later, same Bat time, same Bat channel.
