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More patrol, although we don't really get any action yet.

Oh, and apparently you all hate Wally, because I got several reviews saying I should kidnap/hurt/torture him. This is supposed to be a lighthearted, Bats+Wally trolling team thing. Not all angsty and torture-y. But thanks for the input.

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The group of heroes and sorta-heroes (Jason and Tim) headed to Wayne Tower first. Apparently, this was where all patrols started and ended. Some of them (Artemis) had known this already, but it suddenly made a lot more sense. You know, with the whole Bruce-Wayne-being-Batman thing.

"Alright troops." Robin grinned. "We're going to start patrol. At some point during the night, we're going to send you guys, Hood, and RR back to base so we can patrol Crime Alley. If, at any point, a major villain gets involved, you are to go back to base immediately. You obey any instructions given by any of the team leaders- yes, that includes Wally. He's an idiot, but he knows the theory of everything. Got it?"

"Yeah, yeah." Artemis put a hand on her hips. "How many rules are you going to give us, Bird Boy?"

"Gotham isn't like Star, Artemis." Robin snapped. "I almost died three times in my first week, and I've seen B and Batgirl come this close to death too many times for comfort. I do not want one of you in the hospital, and will give you as many rules as I see fit to accomplish that goal. Clear?"

"Crystal." Artemis swallowed. She'd never seen him so serious.

"Good." He turned towards the city. "Lets go."

He shot off a grapple and swung off. The others followed behind, trying to keep up. It was so obvious that this was his element, and that he was more comfortable here than on any of their missions. He knew exactly where to aim his grappling hook- he didn't even have to look. He was obviously following a pre-planned route, and was doing it on automatic. Artemis was positive that he knew the entire city like the back of his hand.

The sky lit up. A second moon hovered next to the first, with a Bat-shaped cut out.

Robin abruptly changed course. The team had to scramble to keep up and not get left behind. Only the other Bats and Wally knew where he was going.

Robin landed on a rooftop and faced the team. "Um… BG, Artie, and KF, you guys can come with me to meet with Gordon. The rest of you, stay put."

"Who's Gordon?"

"The commissioner." Batgirl answered. "He's probably got info on a case or a breakout."

"Dude, don't you think I should stay here?" Kid Flash asked. "I mean, we shouldn't leave them unsupervised."

"We'll be standing on a roof." Superboy glared at him. "I think we'll be fine."

"Eh, don't be so sure." Kid Flash retaliated. "Villains do know about rooftops, you know."

"Cut it out, you too." Robin interrupted before Superboy could punch Kid Flash."Sure, KF, stay here. Be right back!"

He, Batgirl, and Artemis shot off grappling hooks/arrows and made their way to a nearby rooftop.

"Out of curiosity," Artemis started, "Why-"

"-Didn't I want the others to come? Well, for one thing, it's a small roof. And Gordon doesn't like anything really… weird. Gotham's a mostly no-powers city, and that's how everyone likes it. Ivy's an exception."

Artemis nodded. Gotham had always had the least number of super-powered people. She could only imagine how much trouble her teammates would cause.

They finally landed on the roof behind Gordon. The two Bats landed without a sound, but Artemis gave them away. The Bats glared at her. She shrugged. "What?"

"We always freak out Gordon by arriving and leaving silently." Batgirl informed her. "It's practically part of our training regime."

"I'm so glad to hear that giving me daily heart attacks is training for you." Gordon said dryly. "Who's this?"

"Artemis. She's on my team, lives in Gotham."

"Oh." Gordon looked at her curiously. "I've never heard of her."

"Not many people have. It's supposedly a cover team." Artemis grumbled.

"Who else's on it?"

"Sorry, commish, can't tell you that." Robin said quickly. "But they're all in Gotham tonight. B's taking the day off."

"Terrific." Gordon sighed. "Well, Poison Ivy broke out again. She's been spotted downtown." He narrowed his eyes at the look the Bats exchanged. "What?"

"Nothing." They chorused together. "Thanks, Commishioner" Robin added, before glancing at Batgirl again. "I suppose the normal theatrical departure is out because of the tag-along?"

"HEY!"

"Yes, I think so." Batgirl nodded. Simultaneously, she and Robin took their grapples out and swung away, leaving Artemis alone on the rooftop with Gordon.

"Trolls." She muttered, before swinging off herself. Gordon just blinked before shaking his head and deciding that he did not want to know. He just hoped that Gotham survived the night.

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