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A Frozen Realm
Ghost Zone
Time unknown
SLAM!
Robin received the most impact as he and Leila crashed into the snow-covered ground. Skulker's laughter ringing through his eardrums.
Everything went black.
Robin woke up slowly. Second time in the past 24 hours Robin had woken up with his head throbbing. Disoriented, Robin could feel his arms were freezing cold from lying in the bitter snow and everything felt sore from the heavy impact by protecting Leila. Suddenly, Robin's body tensed once he realized that someone was carrying him. Or something- something large and furry. Seconds of panic engulfed him as he thought of his position. He was in an unknown location, with unknown beings and major injuries to himself and Leila- not an asterous situation to be in. Leila was his highest concern.
Robin waited though; he would be patient as to not further injure Leila. Not to forget currently he was out numbered for all he knows.
"The human is stirring. Take him to the infirmary and ice his bruises. I'll take care of the girl."
Robin's heart leaped into his throat at the thought of being separated from Leila. Separation meant that it'd be harder to escape if he had to find her first. Robin held still though. The voice was deep but it rung full of concern for the two injured birds. Not one filled with treachery like Skulker's.
Minutes passed before he felt himself being laid down on a bed structure. Darkness ebbs away as Robin opened his eyes and, glancing around, found himself staring at the crimson eyes of a towering, ghost-like yeti.
"Greetings human. You shouldn't move much yet. You are heavily bruise and have several cracked ribs."
Robin could affirm the analysis of his damaged body, as it was now getting hard to breath without pain. Rasping out with difficulty,
"Where am I?"
"You are in the Realm of the Far Frozen young one. A people of generosity, you'll be safe here."
Robin sat beside Leila's bedside as he waited. Her still position worried him; it was unnatural how perfectly still she was. It's been hours since Frostbite and his people healed his injuries and Leila hadn't moved once. He couldn't help feeling it was his fault. First being drug hallucinated to attack her, then trying to save her but only to inflict more pain in the process. He couldn't stand seeing her like this. Cold and still. He had felt drawn to her mysterious aura when they reunited a month ago. His instinct was to run away- an instinct he now realized was because of her haunting presence- but instead he had run towards her. Remembering how astonished he was to see her again, his old friend. She was still beautiful; deep down- as he recounted his fear of almost losing her- he knew that Leila was special to him. They had become instant friends that day four years ago. She smiled more than. She laughed more than. When the Shadows and Vlad hadn't damaged her. Even though Leila seemed colder now- her mystery still held her intriguing. Robin was sure she wouldn't have died during their whelming game against Skulker, but seeing her plummet over that cliff- just like his parents- something snapped within him. She had taken the fall for him and he couldn't stand to live through that again. No, not again.
It was completely black, darkness surrounding her. She could hear voices but couldn't seem to move. Leila tried to remember what happened as she slowly sense her surroundings and was gaining consciousness. The flash of a swirling, green blazing blast of energy danced behind her closed eyes. Leila jolted up gasping. Her body flailing uncontrollably as Leila instinctively tried to protect herself from the oncoming blast. She could hear someone yelling at her and was trying to pin her arms back.
"Raven! Raven! It's okay. It's okay. He's gone. You're safe."
Leila let her body go limp against Robin's restrain, heaving highly as her body screamed at her in soreness. Her unnatural, violet eyes stared into Robin's masked ones as she tried to calm herself.
"Robin. Where? Where are we?"
"It's okay Raven. We're in the infirmary of the Realm of the Far Frozen."
Leila breaths deeply, seconds of silence passed, as she comprehends what Robin said.
"Realm of the Far Frozen?"
"A part of the Ghost Zone. It's extremely cold here; I was lucky Frostbite and his people found us when he did."
Leila continued to stare into Robin's mask; realizing how close they actually were. Each had tried to save the other instantly, without of a doubt of mind what would happen to them. Only desiring life for the other. Blinking several times, Leila refocused on the issue at hand.
"Who's Frostbite?"
Robin gave a cocky grin as a deep voice answered from behind,
"Salutations Young One! Glad to see that you have awaken."
Leila glanced around Robin to see a massive, ghost of a yeti towering over her. The ghost was more of a mix of a polar bear and a yeti; his ectoplasmic signature an icy blue and white hue. His ears consisted of icicles and his right arm was makeshift from ice around the exposed bone. A cloak of navy blue with trim gold trailed behind him and the wrapping of a kilt design covered his thighs.
Leila stiffen slightly, suspicious but then suddenly groaned from her insides screaming at her.
"You should be more careful- you have suffered many injuries. And you need not to worry. My people and I won't hurt you."
The ghost Frostbite reassured Leila as he gently laid a hand on her shoulder. Leila allowed her body to relax but not her mind.
"How long have I been out for?"
Robin looked gravely away, frowning as he answered,
"Few hours but compared to how long we been in the Ghost Zone? I wouldn't know- it could be days since we last were on Earth."
Leila frowned as well, wondering how Batman was dealing with his two protégés gone. Probably not an ounce of concern shown outwardly and he could easily create logical excuses to their absence; but still worried.
"No ability to communicate?"
"I've tried- static mostly but I did send out a coded message if it'll be able to received through."
Leila gave a curt nod of approval. Turning her gaze back to Frostbite, Leila focused on their next problem.
"Do you know any way out of the Ghost Zone? I know there are natural portals between here and the human world but there's so many- is there any way to narrow it down?"
A loud boom of laughter echoed through Leila's eardrums as Frostbite laughed with glee.
"Of course Young One. My people and I will certainly be able to help. You should heal a few more hours before travel though- a rough beating you and your partner took."
Leila grimace, attempted to sitting up straighter to prove a point, only to wheeze out a shallow breath. Robin instantly took a step closer beside her and Leila growled under her breath.
"We have to get back home. I'm a fast healer- I'll be fine."
Leila could feel Robin's concern for her. His masked eyes held uncertainty as his hands hover to help. A sweet notation but she couldn't get distracted now; she got Robin in this mess, she'll get him out. Taking a deep breath, Leila swung her legs over the side of the bed, positioning herself in a sitting position. Everything burned, inflamed from the multiple shock attacks from the specter deflector system and Leila could see herself shaking.
**I'm Raven- a trained assassin and protégé to Batman. I can do this. **
Leila's legs wobbled as she stood, but she wouldn't give in. Slow breaths escape from her lips as she straightens to face Frostbite and Robin. An attempt of a smile flushed into a grimace as Leila lost feeling in her legs. Leila force herself to keep herself upbeat; don't show the pain.
"We greatly appreciate your help Frostbite but we need to get home. Not to sound rude but how do we get to the portal home?"
Frostbite straightens to his full stature, pulling his foot down on the situation.
"I admire your determination Young One. A value of great courage. However, I insist you rest. The journey back will be taxing in your condition. If you are a fast healer as you claim, then a few hours of rest can be manageable."
Leila gritted her teeth to argue- claiming that she'll be fine- but then her legs completely gave out and she started to fall. Robin instantly caught her, knowing in anticipation that Leila was in no condition to travel. Not after what Skulker put them both through. Robin gently helped Leila back onto the hospital bed.
"It's okay Rae. Batman would want you to rest in your condition." Robin gave a cocky smile in assurance but Leila only gave him a mini glare before turning to face Frostbite.
"Alright. But only a few more hours. Who knows how long we actually been in the Ghost Zone. I appreciate the hospitality Frostbite."
Frostbite grinned from ear to ear before nodding, quietly exiting the room to give Leila a peaceful rest. The silence in the room could be sliced by Leila's tessen; instead her sigh of compliance echoed as she faced Robin.
"How many hours has it been?"
"Well since I woke up...five to seven hours maybe?"
Leila frowned as she glanced over Robin. He had slight discoloration on his arms and was slightly hunched over.
"Your arms?"
Robin's grimace turned quickly into a cocky smile, Leila could tell he was trying to hide his pain to reassure her. It only made her worry more.
"Little worn for wears but nothing too serious. Frostbite and his people are excellent healers. Must be a ghost thing"
*Here we go* Leila thought as she sighed,
"And you're not-"
"Rae. Do you really think that your powers would change how I think of you?"
Leila hissed out her frustration. It wasn't towards Robin, it was towards herself. Again, her existence was granting targets towards her teammates and this time, Robin himself was targeted.
"I'm not even fully alive Robin. How can you even stand to look at me- a ghost. And the Team-" Leila broke off, she was not one to break down and she especially wasn't going to now, not in front of Robin. But she couldn't bring herself to finish her sentence. Leila looked bitterly away, the slight trembling in her hands being the only signs of her inner turmoil. Silence held within the room until Robin's gentle hand lay upon Leila's.
"Rae. It's up to you on telling the Team but as for me, how could you think I would just leave you?"
Slowly and hesitantly, as if waiting for permission, Robin brushed Leila's hair out of her eyes.
"You're not alone Raven." Robin's jocular grin appeared again as he reassured Leila, squeezing her hand.
Instantly, Leila wrapped her arms around Robin, embracing him into a tight hug. Robin shivered slightly from Leila's cold touch, before hugging her back. The two birds of a feather.
Hours passed before Frostbite entered back into the room, in his hands was a large, glowing scroll and his face held a large grin. Robin and Leila were sitting close, facing each other as they talked. The hours seemed to fly by again now that both were awake. Each turned their heads once Frostbite's booming presence was heard.
"Greetings Young One! Great news- a portal has opened to the human world around your city of Gotham. Despite my concerns of you staying longer to heal, I presume you're recovered enough to travel. I, leader of the people of the Far Frozen, will be honored to escort the Great One and her partner home."
"Great One?" Leila shared a questioning look with Robin, to which he responds with a shrug, clueless himself. "What do you mean by Great One, Frostbite?"
"Ah now is not the time, perhaps another will come, but currently we must hurry. The portal will only be open for a short amount of time even with the Infi-map."
Leila and Robin looked quizzically at Frostbite, thousands of questions fleeing through their minds. Although confused on the technicalities, Leila's eyes instantly stared at the scroll in Frostbite's hand; a map of the Ghost Zone? Frostbite's wide grin falter slightly around the corners before determination flashed through his eyes.
"Well come on. I'm sorry for our time to explain is short. The Infi-map though, is the map of the Ghost Zone; this map can find each and every portal that exists within this realm. It can take the holder anywhere and everywhere through this realm and the next. My people have been guarding it for centuries. Quick, each of you grab apart of the scroll and think of the place you want to go."
Robin and Leila quickly obeyed, something making them listen to Frostbite's commands without question. Giving each other uncertain looks, the two birds grab hold to the edge of the Infi-map.
*Gotham City*
Before Leila could even finish her thought of the location, her legs were pulled out from under her and the map jolted forward, pulling Leila with. Pertaining a blinding speed of light, Leila's stomach whorled and her thoughts spin as Robin, Frostbite, and herself zoomed through the gooey ectoplasmic substance of the Ghost Zone. Suddenly, too soon from what Leila's mind could process, the glooming green and dark hues of the Ghost Zone shifted to the grayish gloom and dull light of downtown Gotham. Falling through the cloudy sky, Leila and Robin found themselves plopped through the portal onto a rooftop. Frostbite gracefully landed with the Infi-map scroll rolled in his hand as his booming laugh of a deep chuckled surrounded them. Leila felt nausea and Robin looked as green as the Ghost Zone from dizziness.
"Aren't you glad Young One that we waited? The Infi-map is an excellent way to travel when one is in full health."
A dark shadow covered the sky and Leila, Robin and Frostbite looked up to see none other than the Dark Knight rushing down towards them. Leila quickly got to her feet, helping Robin to his as Batman landed silently in front of them, frowning.
"There you two are. It's been a week and you are behind in training- not to mention the excuses I had to compile for both your absences."
**Glad to see you too Batman. ** Thought Leila as she help Robin to stand and Batman turned to Frostbite.
"I received the message from Robin but that was two days after they disappeared. You must be Frostbite, leader of the people of the Far Frozen, yes? I hope they didn't cause you too much trouble." Batman concluded with his own way of saying thank you.
Leila observed Batman's demeanor quietly. Yes, his protégés were missing for a week, but if Batman received Robin's message then there must be something else to his slight nerves Leila was sensing.
"None at all. You must be the 'Batman' as these two have told. Salutations. It was a pleasure to help these two young ones. And please know that the people of the Far Frozen are happy to help at anytime."
Batman gave a curt nod of acceptance before turning around, striding away. His gait wasn't just business strict, it was in a hurry to get his two birds back under his care.
"Let's go. Raven. Robin. We have a lot to discuss."
Leila knew this wasn't going to be good and she confirmed her inkling that it was more than just she and Robin's disappearance affecting Batman. Leila quickly turn to Frostbite, bowing her head in gratitude,
"Thank you Frostbite. We owe a debt and hope to repay it soon to you and your people."
Leila turned back around, Batman already several rooftops ahead, and helped Robin as they attempt to catch up. The wind whispering Frostbite's last words before his returning through the portal,
"No debt greater than what we will owe to you. We'll meet again Great One. One day. We have more in common than you realize."
Author's Note: First off, Happy (late) Thanksgiving! Definitely thankful for all my followers/readers in supporting this fanfic. I'm terribly sorry this chapter is so late. I was going to update on Thanksgiving but had really bad service with being out of town. I had writer's block several times as well and then school got crazy busy. It will take longer to update, as I get further into the story since now have to position Raven with the Team on missions with following the episodes. I'll try my best to get the chapters up as fast as I can. Hope you all enjoy this chapter. Please review! Happy Thanksgiving!
