*EOTA* Let me clear up the way this universe is structured. Season one of Young Justice is canon to this, but a few weeks after Auld Acquaintance, the Joker tortured and murdered Robin, ala Batman: Under the Red Hood. Though the Reach was still eventually attracted to Earth, Vandal Savage realized that they couldn't be trusted, so used an unknown weapon to cause a deep sea quake to destroy their ships. At any rate, after Robin was murdered in Sarajevo, Ra's and Talia al Ghul had his body brought to the Lazarus Pit, where they resurrected him. When he was brought back, he was insane for about two months, until Talia managed to pull him back from the brink. Once he was completely recovered, he became her apprentice. After a year of her training, she sent him to other mentors across the world. He reverently, almost ritualistically, killed the men and women who trained him for various crimes. After two and a half years of that training, he returned to the League of Shadows, where he continued his training with Talia and also became privy to many of the secrets the League and the Light kept from normal members. Oh and –
*Red Hood* SHUT UP! They've had enough of you blathering on, just tell the *bleep*ing story!
*EOTA* :'(
*Red Hood* Eye of the Abyss owns nothing. NOW GET ON WITH IT!
Tibetan Monastery – Airpad
As Red Hood boarded the private jet destined for Bludhaven, he was quickly followed by ten men. The flame insignias on their right shoulders marked them as members of Talia's elite guard. "Sir," The leader of the group began. "The Lady al Ghul has commanded us to accompany you, and form the basis of a new Elite Guard. Yours." The man knelt and drew his sword, holding it out hilt-first to Red Hood, who took it. "I have no doubt that you have been ordered to come regardless of whether or not I agree. So, taking that into account, the wisest course is to accept it." He said quietly as he handed the sword back.
Bludhaven – Airport
"Amazing what a small sum of money can do to get out of customs searches." Richard Grayson said to himself as he stepped out of the airport, closely followed by his new guards. On the bright side, I'll have a little backup when I find the church. Just because it's abandoned doesn't mean there won't be anything guarding it. He thought to himself. "We're going to the old city library. It's been abandoned for decades, but the books are still there, I may be able to find something useful to my search." He said to the lead guard, who had introduced himself as Omar. "Of course sir." The man was of moderate height, with olive skin and long, sleek black hair. "Omar, can you and your men ride motorcycles?"
"Of course."
"Good. We're less likely to be bothered if we travel as a group of bikers. Most people that see us will mistake us for members of whatever local gang terrorizes them."
"And where will we get the bikes from?"
"From the local biker gang of course." Richard Grayson flashed an evil grin as he and his guards began to walk into the city.
*EOTA* Sorry if this chapter sucks. I'm running a wee bit low on inspiration right now, adding to the ever-present fact that I suck at chapters like this. Hopefully it will pick up next chapter. Arrivederci! REVIEW!