Authors Note: All characters belong to DC. Nuff Said. Any who, I do hope you enjoy my next story line for Dick Grayson. I believe this one will be one roller coaster. After all, the hard part is over, and now the easier times are here! so without further ado, I present the next set up. Also I thank those of you out there who have been reading and reviewing each chapter along the way. I know my work my not be the same as others out there, but if you hadn't noticed by now, I DO try my best. So thanks to all you fans out there.

Dick Grayson

Chapter 15

The Jokes On You(Part 1 of 10)

-Gotham City: 11:23 A.M.-

In a closed down toy shop, in the outskirts of Gotham City , a single man was dancing and playing as the snow filled it's city with such joy and great pain. The sound of cars honking from miles and miles were heard while the traffic was just a dreadful sight indeed. Even as the noise became louder and the cold became colder, the man who stood alone, stayed in his place. For nothing could be more gruesome than what he had faced before this day. This man of a jester, continued to play and he stopped in his tracks when a certain shade of gray stood in his way.

A bat was flashing on and off as the snow clouded the skies above. During this daily occurrence, the man stared through the window and grinned while he glared. He then clapped his hands and the lights flickered on. The man looked in a mirror and a wide smile began to replace his scowl. The man had white skin, red lips and the blackest set of eyes that any being could ever have. He stared and glared until he chuckled once and finally spoke, to he and he alone in the comforts of himself.

"Oh yes, I'm back and ready to kill some bats! and most of all, every set of hooters that I can find, until I grasp the one who destroyed my aching face...For the Joker will return! and send a message that he is still playing a full deck of cards that I call Gotham City!"

The Joker laughed and smashed the mirror before him with a grunt of a strength as the scene now withered and blackened until nothing was left to be seen.

-Gotham Police Department: 11:43 A.M.-

A black cape swooped through the scene as a certain Bat fell from the sky and appeared behind a man from the law enforcement. This particular man went by the name of Commissioner Gordan or from before, Jim Gordan. The father of Barbara Gordon.

"Jim. Whats the issue this time?"

"Gah! where in the heck did you come from?"

"Nowhere as always Jim. Now what did you call me about this time? I hope it's not ano-"

"Batman. Sorry to intrude on your voice, but I have one question before we get to business."

"Alright. You have one chance to ask me something."

"Is it true that you've taken in a side kick? A young boy to be exact."

Batman jerked his head back and nodded his head from side to side slowly.

"Sorry Jim, but I don't believe I catch where this is going."

"This is going strait to the child affairs type of chat. You do realize it's illegal to be parading around with a kid. That is if the rumors I've heard are true."

"You shouldn't believe what you hear out there on the street Gordon."

The Commissioner shook his head as he closed his eyes and pulled out a file from his long overcoat.

"Alright, I just had to ask. Any who, we have some reports that one of your types are in town and their causing a lot of trouble. Right under our very noses even. Actually right above us."

Batman looked up at the snow falling down on them and he turned his attention back to the Commissioner soon after.

"Freeze? You believe that he's behind the sudden change in weather?"

"Huh? Believe. Where in the world have you been? We know that he's behind this. We've been waiting with the signal, up and running for about a week now. Just where were you? Crime went up by thirty percent since you vanished."

"Sorry Gordon, but I had to take a leave of absence. It involved a few loose ties from my past. But don't worry, I wont let my City cry again."

"Great. I'm glad your back, because in that file there, you'll find a ransom note that you'll find quite interesting from big blue himself."

"What do you mean himself?"

"I mean that all hell broke loose in this City while you were out. And that new guy you shoved our way is in a large pickle."

"Alright, I'll deal with it. Tell your men to prepare for the worst. Things might get a little dangerous. After all, snow like this can only mean one thing."

"Yeah? and what is that?"

"Hell freezing over of course."

Batman smirked and turned around as he pulled a grapple gun out, from inside his belt. Just as Gordon was about to add something, Batman had already fired the hook from the gun and quickly flew away with the line.

"I wonder if I should have told him about the second issue. Oh well, it's his problem to deal with now."

Gordon shrugged and turned the bat signal off as the sky above returned to it's dark and gloomy state.

Batman swung through the skies as a second line shot out beside him. A boy in tights appeared to the side of Batman as he shook his head in dissatisfaction.

"What did I tell you about sneaking out of the Batmobile. Did I not tell you time and time again to stay in there Robin?"

"Uhm...no, all you said was don't touch anything. And I swear, I didn't touch a thing."

"So your telling me that the hood just magically opened itself?"

"Hm, that depends."

"Depends on what exactly?"

"It depends on if you would believe me if I said that it did do such a thing."

Batman grunted as we neared a corner and landed on a nearby skyscraper.

"Anyway, why didn't you at least stay by the car? You know that we can't be seen together. Especially with a certain someone questioning my ways."

"Hm? who's been questioning the almighty Batman? actually who would even dare to think such a thing, aye Bruce?"

"Robin. What did I say about calling me by my true name? Any who the person that I'm referring to is the Commissioner."

Batman pulls out a pair of binoculars as I sit on the edge of the scraper, kicking my feet in the air, in a playful manner.

"Good old miser Gordon. You can't blame the guy you know. He is trying his absolute best to run a corrupted city as well as keeping track on his allies who aren't really you know..."

"You know what?"

"Oh you know, trustworthy. Your not much of a social person after all."

"I am too. I just don't like talking to people unless there is a reason."

I quietly whisper something to myself as Batman stared elsewhere

"Anti--"Social"

Batman turned his head to the side slightly and shook his head.

"If I weren't nice I would seriously slap you across the face. But your lucky that I'm only going to warn you this time Robin."

"Yeah yeah, we both know that your too much of a goodie two shoes at heart to do such a thing to your number one fan. Anyway, what are we doing up here?"

"Were doing some investigating. After this stake out, your going home."

"What! why can't I help you with the real work?"

"Real work? this is the real stuff."

"No it's not! this is the boring part. I want to rush in and kick bad guy booty, you know. Like what you and that Arrow guy do everyday."

"Sorry Robin, but your just my assistant, nothing more. Meaning that you will abide by my set of rules or else you'll be left with Alfred for the next few years."

"Oh alright. I get your point. You didn't have to go over all that again. My brain still hurts from the first time you explained everything."

"Good. Now get up. It's time for you to head back to the mansion. Can I trust you on your own though?"

Batman gave me a questioning look as I grinned and shrugged my shoulders with a breath of air escaping my mouth.

"Yeah, I'll be a good bird and make it to the Mansion without making any pit stops along the way. But I expect to get some juicy info when you come home today."

"Sure. Just go. I have work to do."

After Batman spoke, I heard a shot being fired and then the brush of his cape flap wildly in the cold and breezy night sky. About a minute had passed since Batman had left and I took it upon myself to do what I was told and leaped off of the sky scraper, free-falling straight down to the City that was flashing with attractive lights and filled with so much snow. During my fall, I shot my own line from my grapple gun and swung as if I were back at the Circus.

Wow, this cold air and motion, takes me back a few weeks. back when my father, my mother...and my life was normal as normal could ever have been for me. I wish this feeling could always stay in my heart, instead it ceases right when touch the ground that killed my parents. It is as they say I suppose, "its not the fall that hurts, it's when you hit the ground." Theres a saying that could keep me up all night, especially after all the times that Bruce has told me. Gosh, that guy acts like I'll forget the basics every morning I wake up. Actually, I do forget things, but not everything that I was taught. Nope, not me. I am the perfect example of what an elephant would be if one would become human. That is with the exception without having the whole weight thing. Anyways, once I reach land, I do as I've been told and take a seat in the Batmobile as I see Alfred on the screen inside of the vehicle.

"Master Richard, I've been told to make certain that you come home safely, so as you return, would you like any treats? perhaps a cup of tea and biscuits? "

"Hm?...oh no, it's alright. Actually, could I have some coco and cookies?"

"Why yes sir. I shall have your plate ready for you when you return."

"Thanks Al, I'll make sure to get there as soon as possible then.

The hood closes as the wheels on the tankish vehicle start rolling onward to the mansion.

"Blah...this trip is going to be a snore though. I wish I could do more to help Batman...scum like the ones who killed my parents deserve to be taken down by people like him...and me."

Just then, a man wearing a familiar hat was seen as the bat mobile flew by.

"...Impossible. It can't be him."

I turned and turned until I could look back. To my surprise, it was that man. The man who had my parents killed, just because they stood up to people like them. What should I do? It's not like I can defy Batman again. I mean if I did...I could very well loose my spot, wherever that may be within his ranks.

"Aw man...I wish...I wish there was some way."

Like an answer from the skies, there was a loud thump and the Batmobile began to swerve and spin in circles until finally, Batmans side of the Batmobile plunged straight into a tree, not to far from the man I despise the most. In a matter of seconds, the hood was ripped right off and there stood a man wearing a fur coat and pointing a strange gun to my face.

"Get out child. And tell me where The Batman is."

"Ouch...won't you at least help me out?"

Just then the man pulled me out of the wreck and threw me on the ground.

"Gah!...whats your problem man! don't you have any remorse for children?"

There was a click and the gun was pointed between my eyes.

"Yipes...what is it that you wanted to know again, mister big scary guy with a gun?"

"Batman. Where can I find him? Speak fast and I wont have start freezing things."

"Oh...you wouldn't happen to be that big time villain named Mr. Freeze would you?"

The man leaned down and he dropped his coat, revealing a strap jacket type looking suit along with a face that was carved and almost crystal like. From where I sat, he looked like a Yetti except without all that fur and claws.

"As a matter of fact, I am that of whom you speak of little boy. Now where is Batman?"

To Be Continued