Chapter 11:
Once everyone was done eating they all met up in Dick's room to talk about what they thought. Dick and Damian took the bed, Tim sat in one of the chairs and Jason stood leaning on the wall.
"So what do you guys think?" Dick asked his brothers.
"I don't trust these people, it all seems too convenient," Jason said with a scowl.
"It's nice but I have a hard time thinking they don't want anything in return for this kindness," Tim said.
"Something is not right about this house, it's so dark and lonely," Damian said.
"Well do you guys think we should stick around or take off?" Dick asked looking at each of his little brothers.
"I think we should stay to see how this turns out, who knows this may turn out better than we think," Tim tried to smile.
"For once I agree with Drake, I think we should stay to see what they want in return and if it's as bad as we think it will be," Damian agreed.
"Fine we can stay but only because you three want to stay and see how this will all turn out," Jason sighed.
"But I never said any-"
"I know you do Dick and its fine I just don't trust anyone but you three," Jason said looking at Dick.
They all smiled at each other – well, Dick smiled and Tim gave a shaky one and Damian and Jason kept straight faces – and went on talking about what they wanted to do today now that they don't have to hunt for food and avoid hunters.
They didn't get very far in their plans before Bruce knocked on the door and asked them to get ready and come downstairs to go meet the league.
They all looked at each other before they left to their own rooms to get ready. They all got dressed in normal civilian clothing then headed downstairs. When they came downstairs Alfred was waiting for them and led them down to the Batcave.
"you will meet the team and league first to see what you can do then we will decide what you want to do, you are free to do what you wish after you give them a chance," Bruce said as he pulled up his cowl.
"everyone there will know my identity except the team, so your identities are also safe," Batman added.
The boys followed Batman through the Zeta tubes. As they materialized they noticed they were now in a large cave looking place with the 'team' and their mentors standing with varying expressions, some with open distrust, some with curiosity, and some with plain hostility.
"So this is what you called us all here for bats?" Green Arrow sneered.
"Arrow just calm down before you-" Flash tried.
"No just a few nights ago we were ready to bring these four in and now we are letting them join us?! I won't work with monsters, let alone untrained ones," Green Arrow stated harshly.
Batman's eyes narrowed what Arrow was hinting at no so subtle. The other leaguers knew as well but the team was left out not knowing it was insinuating they already had a monster among them. There was a tense silence before a speedster broke it.
"Hey come on guys we can give them a chance right?" Flash asked looking at the other leaguers present who looked unsure about having four monsters so close to the team.
Black Canary finally smacked Green Arrow on the back of the head, "Batman is a member of the league, and as such we must respect his judgment, he wouldn't let dangerous individuals near the team. That being said I say the team shows the new comers around the cave."
"Alright! Come on we will give you guys the grand tour!" Wally exclaimed already heading in to the cave.
The rest of the team sighed at Wally's enthusiasm and followed him as well as their four new members. As the teens walked off and were out of earshot Batman turned to Green Arrow, "what do you suggest Oliver?"
Green Arrow looked shocked for a moment before he said, "I want to just throw them back on the streets, or better yet prison," he sneered.
"Come on Arrow, they are just kids. And they really didn't do anything that bad," Flash tried.
"They are still monsters, that's why Bats has a soft spot for them," Green Arrow glared at Batman.
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"So this is the kitchen and the dining area, and over there is the sitting room where we can watch TV or play… video games? Is that right?" Megan asked her friends.
"Yup can you guys play?" Kid Flash asked.
"Never played."
"No."
"No I've never had the chance to even watch TV."
"Tt"
"Really?! You guys have to play then! Come on I'll show you," KF said leading them over to the couch.
3 hours later
"How can you guys even do that?! You just learned how!" KF said as he died the fifth time in a row.
"Sorry KF I guess I'm just that awesome," Dick grinned.
Kid Flash, or Wally West as he had long since shed his cowl of Kid Flash to play games, had been teaching the four brothers the art of video gaming and the younger two had quit over two hours ago while the older two were now good enough to beat Wally on a regular basis.
Just after the two brothers kicked Wally's character off the screen –again- Batman walked in. Dick looked behind him from his seat on the couch and smiled, "just in time Bats, time to go?"
"Yes, let's go," Batman said and the four brothers got up to follow him to the zeta tubes.
"Hope we get to play some more, see ya," Dick smiled and waved to his new friends.
As the bats left Wally couldn't help but smile at the eldest's cheerful and carefree attitude. He hoped he would get to see them again soon.
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As they emerged in the Batcave Batman gave the boys the rest of the day to think about what they wanted to do. So the brothers decided to go for a walk around Gotham to try to clear their heads.
"Well we all know what Dickey-bird wants to do," Jason commented as they walked down the dirty streets of Gotham City.
"Yeah Dick you're like a dog when it comes to people, you definitely are meant to be around people," Tim laughed.
"Well they are good people, I like them. Or at least I like the team I don't know how much I like the league still," Dick countered.
Damian suddenly stopped and was staring at something across the street. His hands balled in to fists and he clenched his jaw.
"What's wrong Dami?" Dick asked but Damian did nothing but stare.
Dick looked to where Damian was staring and saw a man; he had a long trench coat on with the collar pulled up and a hat that just screamed 'shady'. He was looking over at the group as they looked at him.
"He was… in my dream…" Damian finally found his voice.
"Your dream?" Jason asked as he looked back from Damian to the man only to find him gone.
They all looked around but he was nowhere in sight. Damian couldn't shake this feeling they were still being watched. He didn't understand what this man wanted. Why was he in his dream and why was he here now?
Damian's thoughts were interrupted when a gunshot went off and Dick was in his wolf form attacking the man who was now holding a smoking gun.
AN: cliffy ;P hope you guys enjoyed! till next time :)