*EOTA* I'm moving this out of crossover, since technically it is more based on B:UTRH than a direct crossover.
*Red Hood* Eye of the Abyss does not own Young Justice or Batman.
*EOTA* Thanks Hood.
Mount Justice
"The existence of the Red Hood has been a heavily classified secret among the League of Shadows for the past five years." The woman formerly known as Cheshire said quietly, none of her usual sarcasm present. "There were rumors, but they encompassed everything from him being Talia's personal bodyguard, to Ra's al Ghul's long-lost son. Anyone that looked further into his identity vanished without a trace. Yesterday, he was declassified. A general message was sent out to all members of the League of Shadows by the Red Hood, as a formal introduction. In the message, he essentially revealed two facts. One, he is the former Robin, resurrected in the Lazarus Pit; two, he is Talia al Ghul's apprentice."
Wally was the first to break the silence that followed Jade's words. "Do you know where he is right now?"
"No. The message was sent to and from every one of the Shadows bases simultaneously. He could be at any of them. The thing about League of Shadows declassification. For someone as important as him, trained by Batman, and then by Talia al Ghul and her contacts, that means that his apprenticeship is over and he intends to take a leadership role. You'll be seeing him sooner than you'd like."
Tibetan Monastery – Library
Richard Grayson, the Red Hood, was browsing the massive library for any information on Bludhaven. 'Every city has its secrets, and I intend to find them.' He had said when Talia asked him about his research. Primarily he was looking for a location for his base of operations in Bludhaven. While there was not a substantial section in the library devoted to American cities, Bludhaven had long been a name on the League of Shadows' list. With drug cartels, hundreds of gangs, the mob, and many worse facets of organized crime, Bludhaven was worse than even Gotham. AS he gathered another book into his already overflowing arms, a strange thought hit him. What might have happened had the Joker not killed me? Would I have eventually gone on to protect Bludhaven anyway, but with the weak teachings of the Bat? He shook the thought away and returned to searching for books.
Tibetan Monastery – Meditation Room
"I'm heading to Bludhaven tomorrow." Red Hood said as he entered the room. Talia cocked one eyebrow curiously. With a glint in his eye, Red Hood set an open book down on the table in the corner of the room. "Listen to this. 'The Ancient Order of Scath built churches and temples across the planet before their destruction in the first world war. One such church was constructed in the city known today as Bludhaven, though its location was never found. What few writings of the Order have been found indicate that their churches were constructed underground, placing them closer to their dark master when worshiping.' A demonic cult built an underground church that has never been found. If I locate the abandoned place, I can renovate it to serve as my base. There are twelve abandoned churches on the ocean side of the city, which is where this book indicates that they would have built it. If the cult truly persisted into the early twentieth century, it is highly likely that they built a false church on top of the real one to explain the worshipers entering and exiting." He said triumphantly. Slowly, Talia smiled. "How do you know that the book is accurate on the existence of this church, or even the cult?" She asked. Richard Grayson grinned as he replied. "Bialya."
"Pardon?"
"When I was Robin, the Team went on a mission to Bialya, I saw the symbol marked in this book. It's called the 'Mark of Scath' and I saw a small rock pillar carved with it. The pillar was destroyed by one of Queen Bee's tanks, but I remember the symbol like it was yesterday. At the very least, it confirms the existence of this Cult. While I can't be certain that the church exists, it is certainly a strong possibility, and one worth investigating."
"I see. And on a different note, have you considered what we spoke of before?"
"Yes, I have. I shall establish a base in Bludhaven before I agree to let Damian be my apprentice though. As I said, I'll be leaving for the city tomorrow. I'm certain that with the aid of Sebastian Blood's book on this cult, I can find the underground church."
*EOTA* Well, there you have it! A hidden underground church!
*Red Hood* Hopefully we'll get more reviews now that you've changed how the story is listed...
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