Chapter 24
Piper turned to Tim and they both nodded at each other.
"Nightwing! Nightwing!" They call for him as they run through the building. Piper ran up the stairs to the second floor. From behind one of the doors, she heard a faint moan. She kicked down the door.
Dick was in the middle of the room on his knees. His hands were extended and chained to the walls. He lifted his head to look at Piper. His face was swollen and bloody. His mouth was gagged and part of his mask was ripped.
"Oh my-" Piper ran up to him, kneeled in front of him, and pulled off the gag.
"Piper." Dick's voice is hoarse and weak. "You shouldn't be here."
"I told you I'm not letting my big brother die. What happened Dick? What did they do to you?"
"They…they dragged me in here…they…they just kept…beating me…" He closed his eyes and his head slumped down.
"It's ok Dick." She put her hands on his face. "Hey, look at me. Keep your eyes on me. We're going to get you out of here. Tim's here too."
"Where is he?"
"He's fine. He's on the first floor." Piper stood up and released Dick's hands. He slumped forward and Piper caught him before he hit the ground. "Can you walk?"
"I…I'm not sure."
Piper put Dick's arm around her shoulders and hoisted him up onto his feet. She helped him out of the room and onto the balcony. Down below, Piper catches a glimpse of Tim hiding in the shadows.
The Joker's laugh once again echoed through the warehouse. "You found him! Well done my dear. Where's the younger one? Hiding in the shadows? Well you have to come out eventually. You don't want to miss the killing of your siblings do you?"
"Robin, stay where you are!" Nightwing called out. Adrenaline began to flow through his veins.
"Still trying to protect the younger ones I see. But where's the father? Surely he must care enough to be here."
"Why you-" Dick said through gritted teeth.
"Dick," Piper whispered firmly. "It'll be ok. He'll come."
"Well, if you two don't mind," Joker continued. "Boys you can come out now!"
Suddenly out of the shadows, the Joker's henchmen charged at Piper and Dick. Piper kicked the first guy who came close to Dick. So that's how he took down the buildings, Piper thought. He had help.
"Dick?"
He smiled at her. "I've got this."