The End of the World (Part 2)

Robin sat tensely in the Bat Bunker. Conner and M'gann had both woken up, and Wally was supposedly 'fully' healed. Robin wasn't sure he quite believed him, but he couldn't afford to bench his friend. They needed all the help that they could get. Robin's bigger concern was M'gann. He knew that Conner had passed out because of the Kryptonite in his system, but both he, Leslie, and Agent A, could find nothing physically wrong with M'gann.

He really wanted to voice this concern, but so far his team seemed more concerned about the fact that he had let two criminals out of Arkham and instructed them, along with a third criminal, to protect the people of Gotham. It was quite annoying. Couldn't they trust that he would do what was best for his city? That he would never put citizens in greater risk by releasing people he couldn't trust to behave for one night?

Growling slightly, Robin banged his hand down on the computer consul. "Look. We don't have much of a choice on who can defend Gotham. Just know that Commissioner Gordon agreed with me, and that Batman has left the Sirens in charge on multiple occasions when he's been out of commission. You don't have to like it. It's done, and frankly, it's none of your business how things get done in Gotham. Now M'gann, I'm more worried about why you passed out."

M'gann hugged her stomach and looked down, worrying her lip. If Robin weren't so worried about the end of the world and whether or not his father figure was still alive, he might have felt more compassion for her. As it was, he was just annoyed that she wasn't answering his question quick enough. Finally, she looked up with a single tear running down her face. "They are in so much pain. It overwhelmed me. I think that they are slaves being forced to conquer worlds for their masters."

Okay, alien slavery. That wasn't exactly a new concept. Unfortunately, there didn't seem to be a planet where some form of racial supremacy didn't exist. And being in the marginalized group sucked. Robin would know. "I think that you need to stay here."

The whole team looked at him like he was insane. Maybe he was. Kaldur was the one to try to reason with him. "Robin. I do not believe that to be the wise course of action. We are a small team, we must use every tactical advantage that we have."

"And we need to get rid of any dead weight. No offense M'gann."

Conner growled and stood up, looming over Robin in a way that was probably supposed to be intimidating. It probably would have been, if he didn't live with Batman. "M'gann is invaluable and more useful than you are."

Robin tried to not to allow that one to sting. He knew that Conner meant that he had no powers. He also knew that Conner was extremely protective of M'gann. "Look. She passed out last time she was confronted with these guys. It's just gonna happen again. Besides, I need someone to stay here, and act as mission control. The Gotham Sirens and Gordon need someone to direct them to the places they are most needed. In addition, they have access to the bunker to bring critical patients. I need someone here who could defend Agent A and Leslie just in case. I trust Catwoman to keep the other two in check, but there is no way that I'm risking Agent A or Leslie."

Conner looked ready to argue but M'gann simply smiled and nodded. "I think you may be right Robin. There emotions project, and they hit a little too close to home for me."

Robin nodded, but didn't make a move to respond. Instead he turned back to the Batcomputer and frowned. They hadn't had any luck finding the Justice League. He needed to be able to track Batman down. Wait. Agent A had managed to track him despite the fact that he was stripped.

"Agent A?"

Agent A rounded the corner, with Leslie in tow. "Is there any way that I may be of assistance Master Robin?"

"How did you know that I was in trouble?"

"The alarm that signifies that your uniform was forcibly stripped went off."

Wally frowned. "I didn't hear anything."

"It's silent Master Kid Flash."

Robin shook his head. They didn't get it. "My point is that the aliens would probably follow the same procedure for the Justice League. Strip them off their uniforms and weapons, and then prevent them from using their powers. If we can trace where Batman's silent alarm went off…"

"Then we can find Uncle Barry! I mean the League!"

Robin nodded. "At the very least we will find evidence that can lead us to where they are now."

Robin spun his chair to face the computer interface once again. His fingers flew over the keyboard as he entered commands, and then verified his identity and security clearance. Sometimes it felt necessary. Now wasn't one of those times.

"Found it! Batman's alarm was triggered in Alaska. As in the middle of nowhere Alaska."

Wally jumped out of his seat. "Okay! What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Robin frowned. "Not so fast KF. We need more intel. I'm going to reposition a military grade satellite. We need real time info, and if we're lucky we'll know whether or not the Justice League is there before we make the journey. Agent A? Can you make sure the plane is fueled up and ready to go? And please make sure to check that the stealth tech is functioning."

"Of course, Master Robin. Shall I taxi the Batplane to the runway?"

"Yes. Thank you Agent A."

Robin cracked his neck and continued to allow his fingers to fly. Finally, he managed to get control of the satellite and to move it over the region where he suspected the Justice League was being held. "The Batplane isn't nearly as cool as the Bioship, but it will get the job done." The screen lit up with multiple heat signatures. "Okay. We know that there are at least thirty heat signatures in a supposedly desolate area of Alaska. What we don't know, is who or what they are. I think that I can change that. I'm going to try accessing the FINDER program from NASA. It's a new program whose aim is to help locate people following natural disasters by using their heartbeats to locate them."

Conner frowned. "So it's kinda like my super hearing? How's that gonna help?"

Robin stuck his tongue out slightly and hit enter. Immediately, multiple heart beats popped up. Robin clicked on one, and the sound of a rapid heart beat took over the room. "That's how. Nobody's heart beats at over five hundred beats a minute. Nobody's except the Flash and Kid Idiot's."

Artemis smirked. "So at the very least we know that one member of the Justice League is on site."

Robin gave her a smirk in return. "We also know how many there are, and where they are located. Now if only I could find blueprints for a brand new top secret bunker made to hold the world's most dangerous villains. Oh wait. I did."

Kaldur stood. "We know the location and we know their numbers. I suppose that we are ready to go. We can make a more formal plan on the way."

"Not so fast. Grab whatever gear you think you could need. I'm gonna grab an extra belt and pack some more explosives. I'm also going to load three snowmobiles in the plane. Superboy, you might want to pack a few extra shirts. I have a feeling that you're gonna rip yours. M'gann, if you would come with me?"

Robin watched for a moment before turning and walking to where the extra gear was kept and grabbing a belt. Crisscrossing them both across his chest, he grabbed a large box of explosives and handed them to a passing Conner. He then walked deeper into the Bunker to where the spare vehicles were kept, with M'gann trailing behind him. "I just wanted to make sure that you were okay with staying here."

M'gann gave him a small smile, that looked kind of sad. "I think that it is probably best that I do. I can't control my powers well enough to prevent myself from hearing their thoughts. I just wish I could do more."

Placing his hand on her shoulder, Robin gave her a serious look. "You have a really important job. You're not only helping the Sirens and Agent A, you'll be helping us too. I can't monitor heat signatures and help carry out Justice League members undetected."

M'gann gasped, hands flying to cover her mouth. "You think that Uncle John and Superman will be down, don't you! That's why you wanted to grab the extra explosives!"

"I think that at the very least, those two will be down. Especially after our escape."

A tear ran down M'gann's face. "He's all the family that I have on Earth. He's the only one who ever really noticed me."

Robin pulled her in for a hug. He knew what it felt like to be afraid of losing the only family you had left. "I know. I'll protect him for you. Just do me a favor."

"Anything."

"Protect Agent A for me. Batman and him are the only family I got left. I need to know that he'll be okay when the world goes to hell, and I'm not here."

M'gann smiled softly. "I'll keep him safe."

Robin nodded and straightened himself up. It was time to get serious. "Here's a comm unit. It will connect you to the team, and to the Sirens and the Commissioner."

M'gann nodded. "Thank you, Robin."

Robin wasn't sure what he was going to say next, but whatever it was, was interrupted by KF yelling for him to hurry up. Rolling his eyes, Robin gestured to three snowmobiles. "Levitate these into plane for me? They weigh like five hundred pounds, so there is no way that I can carry them."

Gigging, M'gann levitated the snowmobiles and they walked in compatible silence to the plane. After loading them into the cargo hold, Robin quickly strapped them into place. The last thing he needed to worry about was ruining thousands of dollars worth of equipment if their landing was a little rough. Which was quite possible in the Alaskan winter.

Robin boarded the plane and took thee captain's seat, gesturing for Artemis to be his copilot. "Don't tell Green Arrow. He might get jealous. The rest of you buckle up. We have a long flight ahead of us, even with me breaking the air traffic laws. Get some rest. We'll start making a plan in the last hour of flight and finish when we are about to enter."

Robin and Artemis were getting through their preflight checks when a blaring alarm went through the Bunker. Robin barely paused what he was doing. Lifting a hand to his ear, he activated the comm. "Robin to all points. Get ready. The invasion has officially begun. Stay traught and stay alive." Lifting his chin, Robin turned on the engine, opened the Bunker wall, and sped the pane down the short runway. He had his mission. He couldn't worry about Gotham. It was all in the Sirens' hands now.

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A/N: So...basically nothing dramatic happens in this chapter. You did learn why M'gann was knocked out though, how Alfred tracked them, and the Invasion began. Okay maybe stuff did happen. Hoped you enjoyed it!

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Next chapter:

Trying to rescue the JLA-will probably involve some cursing, Wally's bad luck, distractions, injuries, Robin having a flashback, and the kidnapping of a doctor, and (possibly) a look at what's happening in Gotham from the P.O.V. of the Sirens (if I'm feeling ambitious...otherwise it will end up in the next chapter)

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Please, please, please, review! I love to know what you guys are thinking! Let me know if there is anything else (besides what was mentioned above) that you really want to see in the next chapter!