Hey everybody, I know it's been a while since I updated this story, and I am working on chapter four now. This chapter resolves Batgirl's dilemma involving Linx and another of Gotham's worst.

I apologize for the shortness. The next chapter will definitely be longer.

Disclaimer: I don't own Batman or any related characters.

Chapter Three

Batgirl shook her head as she regained consciousness. She opened her eyes and found that she was bound to a chair, still in her costume. In front of the caped crusader, there stood Lynx. Behind the gang leader was the one person who continually haunted her dreams, the criminal Black Mask.

"Hi there cutie," said Mask.

Batgirl struggled against her bonds.

"Calm down," said the Mask, "I won't hurt you…, yet."

Batgirl glanced at Lynx, but all she could see behind her mask was that her lips were set in a straight line.

"I hear you know who Red Robin is," said the Mask, "He's been causing us some trouble recently. You see, I'm trying to build up a legitimate gang empire, and he's in league with that rich Wayne brat trying to destroy everything I've built with those damn Neon Knights."

When Batgirl heard Tim's name, her breath caught in her throat.

"If it weren't for the fact that Wayne's a cripple," continued Black Mask, "I'd think he was Red Robin, but you know for sure, and you're going to tell me."

"Not likely," said Batgirl.

"We'll see," said the Mask as he drew a curved bladed knife.

Batgirl's eyes widened as she flashed back to when the previous Black mask went Benihana on her when she was Spoiler. Just as Black Mask walked up to her, one of his lackeys burst through the door, "Black Mask sir, Red Robin is just came through the main door. He's tearing the other guys apart."

Black Mask scowled, "Damn it."

He turned to Lynx, "I'm getting out of here. You deal with the bird and bat brats."

He finally turned to Batgirl, "Until next time."

He turned and walked out the door in the back of the room, which led to the alley.

Batgirl glared at Lynx, "You work for Black Mask. I knew we shouldn't have trusted you."

"I'm only here because the Golden Dragons joined Black Mask in trying to destroy the Neon Knights," explained Lynx, "They made the decision while I was imprisoned, against my wishes. I still need to maintain my cover, regardless of who's in charge."

Lynx walked behind Batgirl and released her. Batgirl jumped up and assumed a fighting position as Red Robin burst through the door.

"Batgirl," he said upon seeing her, "are you okay?"

"I've been better," she responded.

He turned to Lynx, "Why did you take her?"

"Because her boss ordered her to," said Batgirl.

"I assume that you disposed of the rest of the guards," said Lynx to Red Robin.

He nodded, "Who's she talking about?"

"Very well then," she said, "There is no reason for me to stay."

Lynx turned and ran out the door. Red Robin was about to follow when Batgirl grabbed his arm, "Let her go."

"But…," he started, but she shook her head and interrupted, "I'll tell you when we get back to the bunker."

He nodded, and the duo left the building.

When Steph and Tim walked into the Batbunker, they were met by Damian, who was sitting at the computer.

"What the hell took you two so long," he snidely.

"You try fighting an entire gang of hoods by yourself," said Tim, "It's not exactly a walk in the park."

"You could have called me," he said.

"Why," said Steph, "so you could gloat that you had to rescue me?"

"Wow," said Damian, "You're smarter than what I gave you credit for."

She shot him a death glare, and he smirked. She turned back to Tim.

"I'm gonna head home," she said, "My mom gets up for work at four and it's already 3:30."

"Bye wench," said Damian, never turning from his computer, earning another glare from Steph.

"See ya tomorrow," she said before turning to leave.

"Not likely," said Tim, "Tam and I have a business meeting in Russia with Viktor Mikalek. We're leaving later today."

When she heard Tam's name, Steph clenched her fists, but only for a second. It went unnoticed by Tim, who was facing the other way, but not by Damian.

"Have fun with that," she said before she left.

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The next chapter will focus on mostly Damian.