The first post in a new year and the last if this 5 plus 1. This was a joy to write.

Tim was patiently awaiting the arrival of the acting members of the Team. He had just gotten off of school and was waiting for a new mission. Tim paced around the living area in an attempt to keep himself busy. The sound of the zeta tube in use and the robotic declaration echoed their base, prompting Tim to bolt towards the zeta tubes.

Tim was pulled in to a shocking scene as Batman entered, supporting Conner and Superman, Cassie, and Bart were not too far behind. Conner was breathing sporadically and he was unconscious. It startled and stressed Tim to see Conner like this. Curiosity was another big emotion as he anxiously followed alongside them.

"What happened?" Tim asked.

"I'll explain later." Batman bluntly replied. "Right now, we have to get him stable."

Tim eventually came to a stop as Cassie and Bart went their separate ways. Tim simply watched the two league members taking the Kryptonian hybrid to the med bay, not wishing to follow his friends. He was well aware that he wasn't going to get answers that second. Even if he wanted to ask Cassie or Bart, he knew that a full report would be better obtained from Batman or Superman. And if there was one thing he knew, it was that it would be better to stay out of their way until after they got him stable. Any and all inquiries would have to wait.

Tim checked on them an hour later. The sound of steady beeping stated that Conner was stable, which was a relief. However, Conner was still unconscious. Superman and Batman were still in the room, the former just about ready to leave. Tim bounced back between the two, curiously concerned.

"Is he okay?" Tim asked.

Superman glanced at Batman. It was clear that Superman wanted to answer, but didn't. He didn't want to overstep his bounds with his fellow League member's child and protégé. Batman turned his attention towards Tim, wanting to give him his full attention.

"He'll be fine." Batman calmly replied. "He just needs to rest."

"What happened?"

"While he was on patrol with Impulse and Wonder Girl, he was hit with some Red Kryptonite."

"Red Kryptonite? As in Kryptonite that have a variety of side effects on Kryptonians?"

"The very same. It progressively started to weaken him, but not without throwing him into a rage along the way. We had to step in in order to subdue him long enough for the Red Kryptonite to knock him out."

"But he's only half Kryptonian." Tim recalled. "That has to count for something."

"That may be, but therein lies the problem. He's half Kryptonian. Lex may make up for the human half of his D.N.A., but that can't stop the flaws in Superman's from happening. It doesn't have the strength to."

Tim bite his tongue with disappointment. He hoped that something like this wouldn't happen. However, Batman had a point. Superman's D.N.A. did so much for Conner, but unfortunately, that came with its own Achilles ' heel. Batman saw the conflict in Tim's body language, and as much as he'd like to relieve his concerns, there was a few other things needed to know.

"It weakened him," Batman stated, "but the emotional corruption has waned. However, it also gave him a fever. We'll be monitoring him for a bit."

Tim was a little disheartened by the prognosis, looking at the ground. He was glad that it didn't kill Conner, but the fact that it put Conner in such a weakened state was depressing. He didn't deserve to be in this predicament, but it did prove that even his most invincible friend had his weaknesses.

A spark lit up in Tim's mind, raising his head up. He had an idea. One that was both helpful and relaxing.

"Can I stay with him?" Tim curiously offered. "He's helped me out on numerous occasions that it would be rude of me not to return the favor."

Batman and Superman exchanged glances. The offer was an endearing one, and it was coming from a place of good intentions. Neither seemed bothered, but Batman let Superman answer the question this time.

"That would be great." Superman accepted. "You may not have much to do for a while since he's out, but I think he'd appreciate it if he had a friend here when he wakes up. Just make sure he stays comfortable."

"I will."

Eyes stiffly squinted as Conner progressively started to wake up. As he recounted what had happened, he slowly turned onto his side. He recalled the Kryptonite and the effects that came with it. He recalled Batman and Superman stepping in. What he did not remember was Tim being beside him.

Tim was wearily leaning onto the bed, using his hands as support for his head. His eyes were drooping, but he was still able to watch Conner. Conner put a hand on the top of Tim's head as he sat up, causing him to jump slightly.

"Watching over little old me?" Conner asked.

"Technically, I'm older than you." Tim joked, grabbing the damp cloth that had fallen off of Conner's forehead.

They both chuckled at the joke. As true as it was, it was still a funny thought since Conner was physically around the same age, if not a little bit older than Tim. Tim placed the back of his hand on Conner's forehead to check his temperature as Conner looked at him curiously.

"You had a high fever." Tim explained. "I've been taking care of you. Thankfully you were able to break it about twenty minutes ago. Though you did wake up once or twice a bit delirious. You thought I was a woodland fairy the first time. A kitten the second time."

Conner was both amused and embarrassed by the observation. At the same time, he was thankful that he couldn't remember it. Tim removed his hand away from Conner's forehead. He was still a normal temperature, which was a good thing.

"You're still good." Tim deduced. "You're free to go."

"Thank you Doctor Tim." Conner replied, getting off of the bed. "I don't know about you, but I'm hungry. Wanna grab a bite?"

It wasn't so much an invitation as it was a demand as Conner pulled Tim to his feet. It was like nothing happened as his energy shot through the roof. He pulled Tim out of the room.

Tim wasn't even mad about Conner's burst of enthusiasm. He was just glad that Conner was healthy and that the issue cleared itself up. And if Batman or Superman got annoyed, it didn't matter. They gave up the right to control Conner's care the moment Tim took over. For now though, he was going to enjoy his patient and whatever that might bring.

Thanks to everyone who followed this. And to answer your question Inthenight, I would love to write more Tim and Conner stuff. I don't have any ideas at the moment, but when I do, I'll be sure to post them.