"Yo, what's on the news this morning?" Wally asked, as he waltzed into the West family's kitchen on a Friday morning.
"Nothing that interesting," his dad commented as he passed a pile of pancakes to his son.
Breaking news, it has been reported that Richard Grayson, the ward of billionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne, has been kidnapped. The kidnapping is said to have occurred at a surprise birthday party for Wayne held last night. It is reported that none of the other invited guests noticed him missing until Wayne himself asked around for the boy. We are awaiting further news from the GCPD
Wally spat out a piece of half-chewed pancake onto the table. WHAT? Okaaaay, Robin's been kidnapped, but did DaddyBats actually let it go public? This means something's really really wrong.
"Gotta go, Mom, taking the pancakes with me!" Wally yelled. His mom turned around, but he was already out of Central City.
Wally skidded to a halt outside Wayne Manor, and knock rapidly on the front door. He paced around irritably until Alfred opened the door.
"Master Wallace, why, to –"
"? ImeanwhydidBruce –"
"I assure you Master Wallace –"
"Dickhas never beenkidnappedfor so long before! he'salwaysmanagedtogetoutby himself whyhas– YEAAARGHH" Wally's rant was cut off by the sudden appearance of Bruce Wayne, uncowled, in his Batman gear, in the living room of the Manor.
"What are you doing here? Haven't we spoken about you using your powers and stopping outside the front door where people can see you? And, that too, not only in civilian clothes, but also in your pajamas?"
Wally flushed bright red. Stupid pajamas, knew I forgot something.
But he steeled himself. Batman or no Batman, "What happened to Dick?"
Bruce pulled his cowl on, hiding his face. Alfred looked genuinely worried.
"Cave, now."