When Aqualad told Red Tornado they were going on a mission the android thought nothing of it. Ever since he became their den mother again he had been a little more distant from the team. So he was happy to let them leave. It gave him a chance to see his father again.
The only problem they had while leaving the cave was Miss Martian. When they got into the bio ship Robin could tell she was less than happy to be doing this. "Robin, are you sure we should be going to Gotham without the League? I have only ever heard terrible things about it and Uncle J'onn said I shouldn't go there without him."
"Don't worry babe I'll keep you safe." Kid Flash said as he sported his 'you know im hot' smile. Everyone ignored him.
"Calm down Megan. As long as you follow my lead you'll be fine." Robin said to her with a smile. "That reminds me, Kaldur you don't mind if I lead this one do you?"
Aqualad shook his head, "This is your city, my friend. As long as you have a plan we will follow you."
The bio ship landed on top of a building in Gotham city a few minutes later. Robin was the first one out and the first thing he did was lay down some ground rules. "Ok team there is a few things you need to know before we start. Stay off the streets and don't trust anyone. Oh and Miss Martian, Aqualad, and KF you all need to change into stealth mode. You three are walking targets with your bright costumes."
The three obeyed and changed from their normal colors to a much darker hue. "Now that we are all covert here's the plan." Robin said and pressed a button in his wrist. A large holographic of Gotham appeared. "We are going to split into two groups of three. Miss Martian, Superboy, and Artemis you will be searching here." He pointed to a small area and it lit up.
"The rest of us will be looking here." He pointed to another area not far from the first." It's the place where I found the question mark. Also we need to keep our radios on at all times. If something happens you need to speak up. Any questions?"
"Ya. Why are you sending us there if you found the question mark is over here?" Artemis asked crossing her arms.
"Because, that is an area were the Riddler has had his hide outs. There might be something there we need; like another Riddle." Robin told her.
She shrugged, "Ok then. When do we meet back up?"
"When we find something."
The brick was right were robin left it when he, Kid Flash, and Aqualad got to it. "KF, look around for any green paint but don't touch anything." Kid Flash nodded and began looking around.
"Robin are you sure it was wise to separate?" Aqualads voice was full of concern.
Robin just smiled. "Don't worry. Artemis can take care of them and if they need something they'll radio us. No need to act chalant." He would have told Kaldur how Artemis was from Gotham but with all her secrets and stuff Batman wouldn't be too happy with him.
"Hey Rob, I found green paint and dude there is a lot of it." Kid flash called to his friends from down the street. They walked down to were Wally was and found out he wasn't joking about the paint. In an ally, a building had a huge green question mark on it. At the bottom of it was a door.
"Looks like that's where we need to go. " Robin to a step forward and twisted the door knob. It didn't seem to have any traps on it so he opened the door.
The room that the door led to was small and clean. The only thing in it was another door, a table, and a TV. All three boys walked inside and once the door closed they heard it lock. Kid flash ran up to it and grabbed the knob.
"AHH! What the- it burned me!" He yelled and held on to his hand like it was a baby. Robin was about to say how he told KF not to touch anything but he became distracted when the TV turned on.
The Riddler appeared complete with his hat and cane. "So Boy Wonder the Bat sent you to take on my challenges? He doesn't honestly think that you are on my level does he?" Rage filled his face when he said this and it took him a few moments to calm down. "Fine if he wants me to annihilate you I will. In the next room there is a maze. If you complete it there is a prize at the end, but you won't." The smile that then formed on his face could only be matched by the Joker. Then the screen went black and the door next to it opened.
"I don't think he was expectation me to bring friends. It sounds like this maze was made for one person, so im going in alone. You two stay here." Robin stated and began to walk into the maze.
Aqualad grabbed his shoulder. "We are coming with you. I can not allow you to do this alone."
Kid Flash stood by his side. "He's right Rob. You asked us to come, now we're gonna stick with you."
Robin glared at them but gave in. They were right; he has asked them for help. "Fine but stay close to me and KF don't touch anything."
Green glowed from the lights in the room. It was hard to see anything but you could tell that there was someone in the middle sitting in a chair. The person stirred a bit and jolted awake. He was sweating and his breathing was labored.
A sudden bright light entered the room and Red Arrow had to squint his eyes. He realized then that he was tied to a chair. A voice spoke and then he remembered what had been happening to him. "Your friends finally figured out you were missing, but I don't think they are going to find you in time."
Red Arrow had been captured and taken to this room a few days before. He was working on a case in Gotham and had been caught off guard. He never saw who it was, but the green lights had been a bit of a give-a-way. Roy tried to speak but he couldn't, there was something covering his mouth.
The Riddler spoke again "I have a riddle for you Arrow. What causes you fear from the inside out? Don't know? You will soon."
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