Okay so I'm back with this story too! And I hope that this chapter satisfies for all the missed time and probably should have done chapters!

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Batman was sitting in the batcave looking for any sign of Scarecrow that could lead him to Robin. So far he had found nothing besides the crime scene where they had found Robin's bike. Batman hadn't had any sleep or anything to eat since Robin was taken. It had only been about two days since he had gone, but Batman was already obsessed with finding his son. Alfred had been trying to get him to sleep or eat, but he wouldn't have it. He had to find him. Batman had told the rest of the league and the team that he had informed Robin's parents of what had occurred and that they were worried, and were hoping that they would find him soon. Even if that was a lie, but parts were true. Bruce was hoping with all his heart that they would find Robin soon, and he was definitely worried. But right now all he could do was try his hardest to find him, and hope that the league aren't wasting their time with useless efforts. Now Alfred walked into the batcave.

"Master Bruce, I believe that you should have something to eat and rest. Because you are no use to Master Richard if you are not at your full capacity," Alfred said sternly as he walked in with a tray of food and a cup of tea with two sleeping pills sitting next to it.

"I have to find him. There is no time for sleep," Batman said still looking at the screen.

"Then at least eat Master Bruce. You can continue work while eating. I believe it is called "multitasking"." Batman now looked over at Alfred, and he slightly nodded his head. Alfred then walked over to him and set the tray down, leaving the tea and sleeping pills as well.

"Thank you, Alfred." Alfred nodded and smiled as Batman went back to work. He could only hope now that all of Batman's efforts wouldn't be of waste and that he wouldn't end up destroying himself over this. Even if it was worth it. Richard was his son after all. Adopted or not.

"Oh, and Master Bruce?" Batman looked back over at Alfred and gave his acknowledgement. "You might want to make sure you keep your stories straight about Master Richard's parents before anyone of the members of the league get suspicious. Or you might want to tell them about Master Richard's actual situation." Batman looked up at Alfred more intently now. He sighed letting Alfred know what he was thinking. Which was that he couldn't tell them no matter how much he trusted them. Because if something were to happen to one of the leaguers and they spilt the fact of Robin's identity, well... He couldn't have his only son's life at risk because he trusted their vows of silence. He couldn't be alone again. And now more than ever he needed his son safe.

"Just... consider it." Alfred then made his leave. Leaving Batman to sit on his thoughts. Maybe it would be a good idea to tell them... Maybe it would help with the search... Or maybe it will just make things ten times worst... But maybe all we need is trust, I guess that doesn't matter though. Considering the fact that even though the league don't know who Robin really is, they still help in trying to find him. They trust too fast. That is a quality Batman and Bruce both lack. But Robin has made such an impression on everyone. So that makes them want to find him ten times more. Let's just hope that no effort is useless...

Robin could feel everything around him, and it all hurt. All the pain was flooding him now. This was the third type of fear gas that Scarecrow had tested on him.

The first type was rather similar to the original. Showing him everyone he ever loved rejecting him and telling him he was a failure to everybody. But he still felt like that first one was real, no matter how much he told himself it wasn't. While the second type made him just plain sad about every single thought, even if he was thinking about sunshine lollipops and rainbows. It would all make him as sad as he felt when his parents had died. But this one, this one just made him feel pain. There were no images that he was receiving, he just kept feeling pain all over his body. Like he was reliving every single cut, scrape, and bruise he'd ever had. He could feel the Joker beating him senseless with a crowbar all over again. He could feel Two-Face pulling out a silver pistol and letting the bullet ricochet through his chest. All of that physical pain coming back all at once. It could make one go insane. He was just surprised he hadn't already. Now as he rolled around on the concrete screaming in pain, he could only pray to every god that there was that Bruce would save him.

Because this was all physical at the moment, he could hear Scarecrow laughing in the background. He just wished that that laughter would be replaced with the sound of an angry Batman coming in through the window. Or even an angry Kid Flash would be good right about now.

"Keep screaming Bird Boy! That just tells me that it's working!" Scarecrow screamed with delight. It made Robin fill with anger. He was enjoying this, the only other person who could enjoy this so much was the Joker. But I guess Robin could only be grateful that he wasn't here.

"If only I had brought my camera! I bet the Bat would love to see this!" Scarecrow was now cackling with pure jubilance. But that comment only made Robin feel a tinge of relief to the fact that Batman wouldn't have to see this. Now Robin could only think about how worried Bruce and Batman must both be. And he was growing concerned to the fact that the league and the team may begin to wonder if Robin's "parents" should be informed. When in all reality, Robin had no parents to worry. Besides Bruce and Alfred of course. And Bruce is probably sitting at the computer, endlessly searching for things that aren't there. While Alfred is just trying to get him to sleep and/or eat. That's all he could be certain about.

But now all Robin could feel was the pain again. Searing pain spread through every part of his body, he could no longer handle it. He let himself blackout.

"Oh, looks like little bird boy couldn't handle me. Well, I just hope he can give me more wonderful results as consequence to my fear toxin. We'll just have to see..." Scarecrow's laugh was the last Robin heard before the darkness took him in as it's own.

"So how do you think Batman is doing with finding Robin?" Artemis asked the question that was on everyones' minds. Everybody's eyes averted to her. The team had been sitting around the tv in the mountain while waiting for an update on the "Robin situation" from either the league or Batman.

"I don't know. He probably hasn't even left the computer since he started his search..." Wally said in reply. They all made their groans in agreement, then the silence continued as they waited. But then M'gann cut through the awkward silence with a different question.

"How do you think Robin's parents are taking this? I mean, don't you think that they would be pretty broken up about this?" Everyone was now looking at M'gann. They all nodded in agreement, but Wally just didn't look at her.

"Yeah. I know my mom would be freaking out. While I know J'onn would be doing anything he could too for you M'gann," M'gann nodded then Artemis continued. "Kaldur, wouldn't Aquaman freak too?" Aqualad nodded before adding to her statement.

"Yes, I suppose he would be very upset and worried, as well as my Queen and Garth and hopefully Tula." They nodded.

"Yeah, I bet even Superman would be worried for you, Conner." Conner grunted. " And I'm sure Wally's parents, aunt and uncle would have a conniption. What do you think Baywatch? You are his best friend, how do you think they're taking it?" Artemis asked. Now everyone was looking to the speedster for answers. Wally looked up slightly at her question, he didn't really know how to respond to that. Because he knew that Robin didn't have parents anymore, just Bruce and Alfred, it made him feel nothing but sadness for him. Sure, he didn't know the circumstances in which Robin's parents died, but that didn't make it any less depressing.

"I...uh... well..." Wally started, but he couldn't think of a plausible enough answer that wouldn't be questioned by the all-too-nosy Artemis.

"Spit it out, Baywatch!" Artemis spat out. Wally sent a glare in her direction, which was only returned with another. Wally then took a deep breath to think.

"Uh... Yeah. Yeah they're worried. But with this line of work, who knows, right?" Wally let out, hoping that that would satisfy Artemis. But, it didn't.

"There's something that you're not telling us, what is it?" Artemis asked with her annoying tone, or that's what Wally refers to it as.

"Nothing. It's just... Well, you know about Rob's secret ID, so I can't exactly know everything, right?" Now that was a way better explanation. So they took Wally's word for it, even though they could tell he was still holding something back. Artemis just wouldn't let up though.

"You know Robin's secret ID, right?" Wally now looked like he was about ready to explode.

"Uh... I... y-yes..." They all looked right back at him, making him shrink down. Artemis, although, looked satisfied with her work.

"Alright, so, what's the problem with his parents?" Now Wally felt all the pressure of Batman's words weighing down on him all at once.

"I-I can't." Wally then got up and left the room, leaving a now guilty for prying Artemis.

"Batman most likely told him not to say anything that could reveal something or anything about Robin," Kaldur stated, Artemis was now blushing slightly at how blunt she had been.

"R-right." They sat in the awkwardness, which felt like it couldn't be broken. Then, Red Tornado broke it with his sudden presence.

"Team, Superman needs you to take part of a briefing about how the search for Robin will continue." They all nodded, and followed Red Tornado out of the room. He didn't even seem to notice the fact that Wally wasn't with the rest of them.

They entered the briefing area only to be met by almost the entire league.

Yup! So I hope that that chapter was good! It turned out longer than intentional but since I haven't updated in forever I guess that's a good thing!

I'll update soon cause 'Preferences' is done!

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