Author's Note: Yay for a new chapter! And thanks so much for reviews, everyone! So, Kaldur was really hard for me to write so let me apologize in advance and tell you he might be a bit ooc. Sorry! But please enjoy!
Kaldur watched apprehensively as Batman entered the conference hall. To be honest, the leader of the Young Justice team was a bit nervous for two reasons—the first being that Batman only talked to people alone when they had done something wrong and the second was the expression that Robin had worn on his face when he and Batman had arrived a few minutes earlier. It was a look of worry and fear that a boy Robin's age shouldn't have been wearing.
"Relax," Batman's gruff voice snapped Kaldur out of his thoughts and he promptly met the caped crusader's gaze. "You're not in trouble." Kaldur let himself calm down a little bit.
"Then, what is it?" His voice was quiet, but controlled. If there was anything his King had taught him, it was always to be calm. Panic helped no one and only calm would save the day.
"I need you to look after Robin." Batman's voice was demanding and Kaldur knew it was not a request, but an order.
"Robin is quite capable to keep himself out of trouble," Kaldur informed the older man. "I'm afraid I don't understand what you're asking, Batman." Batman's gaze darkened but Kaldur didn't back down. Something was going on between the Batman and his young protégée and Kaldur needed to know what it was.
"Listen to me," Batman growled and Kaldur forced himself not to shrink back. "Robin is to stay here at all times. He is not to leave to go anywhere and he is not to be left alone. Is that understood?"
"Why?" Kaldur asked simply and Batman sighed.
"Because he needs to be protected." Kaldur nodded his head. Whatever was going on had taken a serious toll on Batman. He hadn't even yelled at Kaldur for asking a question! So, this time—and only this time—Kaldur would let his curiosity die down.
"I understand," Kaldur replied. "I will make sure the rest of the team is informed."
"Kaldur, I—" Batman seemed almost shocked that the teenager had agreed so quickly.
"Batman," Kaldur met the man's eyes. "If you're sure that Robin needs to stay put, then I won't interfere, but I will not hold him prisoner."
"I understand," Batman replied gruffly. He began to walk towards the two doors that lead to the transporters when he stopped suddenly. Kaldur felt worry hit the pit of his stomach. Had he defied the older man too much? Was he now going to get the lecture he probably deserved? "Aquaman was right. You are wise."
And with that the Batman left the room, leaving a bewildered teenager behind.
The boy could hear Batman's voice though, muffled behind the doors where he had just left. He could also hear Robin's voice—panicked while Batman's was calm. Whatever was going on, it was serious—serious enough to force Batman to ask for the team's help in keeping Robin safe.
The voices stopped and Kaldur heard the transporter teleport Batman away. Robin silently walked into the conference room—his face emotionless—and then he exited the room. Kaldur frowned.
Just what was going on here?
Author's Note: So, how hard is it to keep Robin where he is supposed to be? Next chapter, the young justice team finds out. Please review!