News 52

The reports just came in informing the public that trial for Nightwing versus the League is scheduled for next week. Since the case is outside the jurisdiction of USA, the trials will be imposed with special rules mutually imposed by Adrian Chase and Dinah Laural Lance representing the Legion side and Lex Luthor who is surprisingly representing Legends, whose leader is waiting for it, Superman. Yes, folks-

Beast Boy turns off the television, throws the remote control in the air and snaps. "If it isn't great. My birthday party is messed and now they decided to charge against Nightwing. You are making it the worst day of my life."

"I think it is for the best," Cyborg says. Every Titan in the room turns on him. "Well look at it this way. Everyone already are shocked with Batman's death. If Superman is against Nightwing in this case, then they will make decision unbiased."

"He is right. Superman and WonderWoman are the DC Trinity." Impulse agrees on Cyborgs' point.

"Don't remind me. They saved the President from an Alien Invasion." Speedy says in her funny voice. "Saved Washington DC, my foot."

"My point is it's just valid if only the judges chosen give their votes and make the call. Now this case is already against Nightwing. Nightwing is a fugitive. Bad publicity on top is fuel to the fire. The only thing we can do to help is investigated."

"What do you suggest?" Raven flies in joining the other Titans in the living room.

"We will investigate in teams. Few people must stay here like Superboy, Raven, Starfire, and Beastboy. Arsenal and Speedy can form a team and contact Wayne Industries. They may have footage of-" Cyborg stops. There is a call on his com. "Give me 5."

"Dollars?" Starfire asks.

"Minutes," Cyborg replies.

"Why do I have to stay here again?" Superboy asks.

"Because of the popularity polls." Arsenal answers.

"What?"

"Come on Connor, chicks love you."

"Yeah right. Don't mistake me for Clark Kent." Superboy pushes Arsenal back and sits on the sofa.

"Come on, Connor. Don't be mad. You know I and Speedy work better under the radar."

"Fuck off."

"Jeez." Arsenal scratches his head.

"So where was I?

"I and Arsenal will investigate the Wayne Tech for the footage, while rest will stay here. What about Wally?"

"He will run some errands." Cyborg answers.

"What kind?"

"I talk to you later about that. I need to do some work."

"Aren't you going to tell us about the phone call metal guy?" Superboy asks. Cyborg immediately stops and takes a deep breath.

"Justice League has decided to send us on missions again but in return, they are recruiting new members of their choice on the team. Now bye." Cyborg speaks without a pause and runs away.

"What?" Beast Boy asks.

"Did he just said, new members?" Starfire asks the same.

"He said there are new members joining the Titans. Let's clean some rooms for them." Arsenal says.

"I feel like everyone forgot me in this conversation," Robin says as he joins Arsenal and Speedy.

"Can this birthday be any worse?" Beast Boy transforms into a Falcon and flies away.


Quiver, Starling

Felicity watches television. Public outburst against Batman's partner does not surprise Team Arrow. Diggle is cleaning rifle as well as reading the Argus reports. Meanwhile, Huntress is hunting criminals off the streets of Star City.

"Any information from Oliver?" Diggle asks.

"Nope. He is not returning calls and I am sure he is off beating a drug lord in some other city to cool off." Felicity replies as she checks the news report. "They are sending Suicide Squad to arrest Nightwing."

"Yes. How did you-"

"Hacked their systems. Tell Lyla to upgrade your software. Wait don't tell." Felicity tries an evil laugh only for Diggle to creep out and walk away. "Where are you going?"

"Nowhere?" Speedy answers as she exits the secret elevator.

"I love the smell of Arrowcave." Arsenal jokes.

"Quiver." Diggle and Felicity correct Roy after which the former asks. "What do you mean by smell?"

"Gunpowder, oil, and old gym equipment. How have you been Diggle?" Both the bros hug, give a double pat at each other's back.

"Who is smarter, Batman, Green Arrow or James Bond?" Thea asks.

"Sherlock Holmes." All of them answer at once.

"Are you here for something?" Felicity asks. "Is everything alright at the Titan Tower?"

" just want you to create the fake alibis for us."

"Alibis? Why?" Diggle asks.

"We are going underground. Trying to figure out the mystery behind the Dark Knight Killing. Isn't it the name given to the case? Whatever we would love if we can get those alibis before tomorrow morning." Thea says as she admires her old bow.

"It is a child play."

"So you are heading to Gotham?" Diggle asks the Arrowettes

"Yes. Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne's butler, and former guardian have access to Wayne's Storage. He may be able to give us access to recordings during the night."

"I thought the footage was destroyed."

"It was not destroyed. The around the time Batman was murdered is missing." Arsenal answer as he tries to track someone. "We need to find the footage and show it the Question."

"That psychotic detective," Diggle says making an awful face. "I hate that guy."

"Yeah. He is not very friendly but he is helpful." Arsenal locates him in the Detroit. "And his skills will help us to detect any abnormalities in the scene."

"We will need a car," Thea says. "A really fast and small car, just like those in The Italian Job."

"How did you get here?" Felicity asks.

"Wally." Both answer.

"Oliver ordered bikes for your birthday. Fast, powerful, and also designed by Ray Palmer so you can expect some surprises."

"Bikes. It will mess my hair." Thea complains.

"You wear a hood to fight crime." Roy jokes.

"Will they be alright?" Felicity asks Diggle.

"Hope so," Diggle says with a deep sigh of worry.


Titan Tower

Beast Boy is eating his birthday cake alone on his balcony well if we can consider wild squirrel as a company then sure there were a lot of them in the party. Superboy is patrolling the city for like the 37th time. Raven is helping Starfire to meditate while Wally West is packing his bag to visit his sister Iris in Central City.

"It's good to have people around you." Beast Bous says to Robin who was trying to sneak on him.

"How did you?"

"Elephant Ears." Beast Bou answers. "Tomorrow we will have new members joining our team and the founding member and leader are on the run. I want to see the irony here."

"As much as I know Nightwing, he is persistent and will do anything to clear his name. He fought a mind-controlled Batman and survived, what more proof do you need? He will take any risk for the family." Damian looks at the sky. Beast Boy turns his head too.

He stands up. A remote control plane is flying towards the tower carrying a letter. Beast Boy jumps off the balcony and transforms into an Eagle to grab the toy in his claws. He makes 360 degrees turn in the air and falls back into his room. He opens the letter in excitement.

Dear Beast Boy

Sorry for missing your Birthday Party. I will make sure to compensate for it by buying you your favorite video game. I won't tell you where I am. But wherever I am or I will be, I am going to safe. Now I hope you guys did not trash the Tower while I was away.

Did you enjoy the birthday party? Or you are using my name as an excuse to postpone it. I bought you a gift. Us, I mean. Oracle contributed too. Now don't he too childish anymore and start following orders. Just joking. We love you the way you are.

Tears in Beast Boys' eye enable him to read anymore, in fact, he is happy to hear from him. "That Flying Grayson. Always the show-off."


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