Dick glanced up at the bright sky as he rode into Gotham. While the sky appeared darker through the visor of his helmet, he knew it was brighter then usual. Speeding in, he glanced around while driving forward. Coming to a stop at the headlights. He sighed before blinking. He commlink soon came to life. "Dick, what are you doing in Gotham? I thought you said you wouldn't return."

Dick sighed as he quickly spoke back. "Wally, I've been tracking down Crimson Avatar for several months now. And the latest lead I have is with the GCPD and Bruce. It'll only be a short while. Capture him, and then I'll be out of Gotham."

Dick heard Wally sigh. He knew Wally wasn't buying it. "So, what've you planned?"

Dick smirked. "Well, Zatanna's staying in Gotham, and I've gotten myself transferred over to the GCPD till Crimson Avatar's been captured."

Dick waited for Wally to reply. "Have you spoken with Zatanna about this?"

Dick sighed. The signal turned green and he kept going. "No, but if she refuses, then I'll have to head to Wayne Manor." Dick could hear Wally speaking to someone on the other side of the call.

"What about Barbara?"

Dick closed his eyes. "No. I don't want to make the same mistake twice Wally. Leaving Zatanna once was a mistake. I'm not willing to do it again."

The call ended. And Dick knew who had ended it. It wasn't him, but Wally. Shaking any thoughts aside. He continued on his way. Driving along swiftly, he soon came to a stop at Zatanna's apartment block. Taking a deep breath, Dick slowly made his way inside and upstairs. He'd spoken with Zatara shortly before coming here. He was amazed that Nabu had let him speak to Zatara in the first place. He'd been encouraged to try and rekindle the relationship with Zatanna.

Coming to a stop at her door, he raised his hand and knocked. He waited for a few seconds before the door opened and Zatanna stood there. "Dick?" Dick attempted to smile but failed. "What are you doing back in Gotham? And why aren't you with Barbara?"

Dick glanced around. "Not out here." Zatanna nodded and let him inside.

"So?" Dick sighed. "I got transferred over to the GCPD because we got news that Crimson Avatar had headed here."

Zatanna blinked. "And you don't want to stay with Bruce." Dick nodded.

Zatanna closed her eyes. "And Barbara?"

Dick sighed. "I made a mistake Zatanna. I've mad many. But Barbara, Barbara was the worst I made."

Zatanna blinked and raised an eyebrow in interest. "And what do you mean, she was a mistake?"

Dick sat down upon the couch. "I should never have dated her. She's, she's just, just too much like Bruce. I can't handle that."

Zatanna watched as Dick sighed. "But, I spoke with your father earlier."

Zatanna widen her eyes. "Fate let you speak to him?"

Dick chuckled. "I'm honestly surprised he even let me speak with Zatara. But, he told me to rekindle what we had all those years ago."

Zatanna blinked and sighed. "Is that why you're here. Don't forget you used me to fake the death of Artemis."

Dick sighed. "I take back what I said about Barbara being the worst mistake I made, she's the second worst, the worst mistake was not telling you why I needed to have that charm. I should've let you in on the secret."

Zatanna slowly walked over to Dick and placed a hand upon his shoulder. Dick's eyes quickly met Zatanna's. "Dick, forgive you for that. You won that battle. You defeated The Light."

Dick sighed. "But for how long?"

The room silent. Within it, several monitors sat. The silhouettes of several members rested. "Report." Vandal Savage said.

Sitting in the centre of the room, was a man, he was the same age as Dick. He wore a conical bamboo hat and a blue shirt with long sleeves. He wore a grey vest unzipped. He had a small utility belt around his waist. He wore grey pants and black boots. Upon the sides of his upper thighs were two holsters for pistols. His lower arms were covered by orange armour. His hands covered by grey gloves. He had black hair resting against the back of his head. Upon his back, rested a katana. His green eyes slowly lifted to meet the screens.

"Grayson has arrived in Gotham City. Just as I predicted he would. Crimson Avatar has already drawn the Bat to him." He said sharply. Pride laced into his voice.

"Indeed, it seems you have predicted things well." Shiva said.

"But you shouldn't underestimate the young heroes." Vandal finished for her.

The man smirked. "That was your mistake. I always prepare. Thinking several steps ahead of my foes. When the time comes, Grayson will be so broken that even his closet friends wouldn't know how to help him." He said sinisterly.

"And what of Crimson Avatar?" The man chuckled.

"He is but a pawn in this game of chess. I am the queen, and he, he is but the first of many pieces to be played. The first pawn to be used as I wish." He paused as Luthor soon spoke.

"And who is the king?"

The man's green eyes swept the members of The Light. "The Light is the king. The piece that must be protected at all costs."

Savage slowly allowed his screen to lighten up. "You truly are a mastermind... Ninja Master."