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Chapter Five
Robin slid in through a window into the office area behind the tellers at Gotham Global Modern Bank. Once he was in, he made his way to were the tellers were. He saw that one of them was making their way, at gunpoint, to the vault. He looked up at one of the windows on the second story walkway of the atrium to see Catgirl sneaking in. Thanks to the hostage situation, no one noticed her. She met his eyes and nodded. She silently snuck around the walkway and hunched down to wait for the signal. Robin ducked down and slowly made his way towards the vault. By now the teller had the vault open and the gunman called over two of his associates. The three of them and the teller walked into the vault. Robin made his way to the vault door, and, after checking to see if the coast was clear, he activated his communicator and whispered, "Now."
Just then, Abuse came crashing through one of the side windows. Using the distraction, Robin and Catgirl made their moves.
Robin dashed around the corner into the vault and grabbed the teller while the criminals were distracted, before dashing back out and slamming the vault door.
Catgirl shot a grappling hook towards the chandelier and swung down and into one of the gunman, forcing him to drop the gun and release his hostage. She followed up with a kick to the man's groin.
Abuse launched himself at a gunman whose hostage was a child. After tackling the man, he pounded his fist into the man's forehead, labeling him with his name.
Catgirl threw her bola at another one of the thugs, tying him up.
After saving the teller, Robin rushed into the main lobby and delivered a flying kick to the back of one of the thieves' heads.
Abuse took down another one with a punch to the stomach.
"That's it," said the remaining thug as he grabbed a pregnant woman and pushed the gun to her head, "You three costumed freaks move an inch, and I blow this broad's brains all over the floor."
The three young vigilantes stopped their assault.
"Let her go," said Robin as he took a step.
"Uh uh," said the man as he pressed harder.
The woman screamed.
Meanwhile, outside…
"Yah," shouted Detective Bullock as he turned around and came face to face with the Batman.
"What's the situation," Batman asked.
"A few minutes ago, there were nine gunmen in there with hostages," he explained, "but thanks to your boy and his friends, there's now one gunman with a gun against a pregnant woman's temple."
"Robin's in there," Batman asked.
Bullock nodded, "Yup. Him, and that Abuse guy that's been rumored to be running around, and that girl that's been running around with Catwoman."
"Damn it," said Batman, "I'm going in."
"Yeah I figured as much," said the Detective as he turned around.
He then turned back to Batman, "Good lu…"
Batman was gone.
Inside…
"On your knees," the gunman said, "All three of you. Hands where I can see 'em."
Robin saw Batman's silhouette against one of the windows. Abuse and Catgirl looked at Robin, who nodded as he put his hands up.
"Good," said the gunman, "Now I can take care of Gotham's pest problem. He leveled the gun at Robin's head.
At that moment, Batman jumped in and landed beside the crook. He grabbed his arm and twisted it, making him drop the gun and release his hostage. He then punched the man in the face, dropping him.
The cops rushed in.
"There are three more in the vault," Robin said while looking at Batman's glare, "They're still armed."
Batman walked over to the three young heroes, "Meet me on the roof in five minutes."
The three of them nodded as he walked back towards the vault.
Five minutes later…
Batman stood in front of Robin, Catgirl and Abuse with a glare. He started with Catgirl.
"I thought I told you to stay out of the costume and clear out of Gotham," he said.
"You're not the boss of me," she said, "Neither is Catwoman. My life, my choice, and I choose to be Catgirl."
She turned to face the ledge, "So, if you're done lecturing me…"
She jumped over the side and landed on the fire escape before disappearing down the alley.
Next he turned to Abuse, "Colin, I know you mean well, and you've been doing a good job going after low level threats, but I don't want you putting yourself into dangerous situations like that."
He then turned to Robin, "And why did you drag Abuse and Catgirl in on this? Why were you even here? I told you to sit out until you were healed more."
"He didn't drag me into it," Colin said after he turned back to normal, "It was my choice to come along."
"And Catgirl helped because the crooks were Mario Falcone's man," Robin explained.
Batman sighed and shook his head, "Fine, but I will be telling the boss about this and Abuse."
Colin lowered his head, "The other Batman is going to tell me to stop isn't he?"
"I don't know," Batman said, "But he needs to know that you're operating if for no other reason than to not attack you when he sees you."
Colin nodded.
"Now let's get you back to St. Aden's," he said as he pulled pushed a button on his belt. The Batmobile flew up alongside of the roof, "Get in."
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AN: Despite the big Reboot of the DC universe in September, I plan on continuing with this story as it is because I am fairly disappointed that Steph is being retconned and Barbara is miraculously returning as Batgirl after being paralyzed for nearly 23 years. I may have Dick go back to being Nightwing, but other than that, this story will be contained in its own universe outside of what will be the mainstream DC universe.