I hate...
Monkeys
Superboy
Connor wondered why Robin had asked specifically for him on this mission. He knew full well that he wasn't nearly as trained as Wally, Aqualad, or Artemis - who'd been training all her life. He didn't grasp his powers the same way M'ggan and Aqualad did.
He didn't know the terrian either, and, other than his powers, Connor had no clue why Robin would chose him for this mission. Batman had explained that he and Robin would be in two different parts of the rainforest, hopefully within range of Connor's superhearing.
Which was currently why he was heading south, listening for anything that could help him out.
"Alright, Connor." He heard Robin's whisper as though they were standing side by side despite the distance. "I know you're probably wondering what we're trying to accomplish on this mission."
"Yeah." Connor muttered under his breathe, knowing Robin wouldn't be able to hear him.
"It's simple really." Robin continued. "We're here to find the poachers that are trying to kill the last of the Chiropotes Satanas."
"The what?" Connor asked aloud, forgetting Robin wasn't right next to him. "What do they look like?"
"Sorry." Robin said as though replying. "Shoulda mentioned that their scientific name is Chiropotes Satanas. They're commonly referred to as the Black Bearded Saki. I believe you've seen pictures?"
"Yeah, telepathically." Connor said. "Humor me though, what do they look like?"
"Gladly." Robin said with a chuckle. "They've got a head of thick black hair, coat is mostly black, with highlights of light yellow brown to dark brown on the back and shoulders. The bushy fox-like tail is also black. Females are smaller than the males, like many species of mammals. Males can also be distinguished by their bulging foreheads."
"Thanks for the description." Connor said. "Anyways, I think-" He stopped upon hearing a branch break. He spun around, retreating from the branch. "I saw one. A poacher. What should I do?" Silence, and Connor gritted his teeth.
"You see a poacher, make sure first." Robin said. "It could be a researcher. Is it carrying a gun with bullets inside?"
"I can't tell." Connor said. "It's lined with lead."
"Lined with lead." Robin repeated. "Then use your ears. You've heard bullets being fired out of guns. Listen to it. Guns make a distinctive sound, tranqs are mostly silent, and what can be heard is completely different from guns. Took me years to learn the difference with my human ears, but you've got superhuman ears."
So Superboy listened, and heard a bullet click into the chamber.
"Bullet." He said, "What now?"
"Get between the bullet and the Bearded Saki." Robin ordered. "Just don't put any vitals in the way, I'm not sure that bullets can't pierce your skin." Superboy looked to his left to thank Robin, but jerked back when he didn't see anyone there.
"How do you always know what I'm saying?" He asked.
"Oh, I had Batman place a bug on your costume." Robin replied cheekily. "Anyways, we're here to protect the monkeys, remember?"
"Yeah, yeah." Superboy said. "But why pick me for the mission?"
"Communication." Robin said. "The distance between us is further apart than Miss M can reach with her telepathy. Plus, I trust you more than the other Team member when it comes down to stealth, since you've got superhearing. Now move!"
Superboy jumped in front of the monkey as the poacher pulled the trigger, and a bullet flew out of the barrel and into his arm. Superboy gritted hit teeth as he dropped out of the tree and landed a 'gentle' punch (compared to the strength he could have used) on the poachers head, knocking him out.
And above him the Bearded Saki was laughing at him. He wiped the blood off of his right arm, and glared at the monkey, who just seemed to laugh harder.
About half an hour later, Robin dropped from the trees, panting slightly, and took in the situtation.
"Well, I have to say, I have no clue what happened here, but you did a good job." Robin said. "Got anything to say?"
"I hate monkeys." Superboy growled out.
