Okay so checked my inbox and was so happy to read ALL the reviews makes me so happy I started this fic. I really appreciate the input guys and I am still in the air about the pairing soooo Im leaving it to my reviewers, everyone who reads may leave a review with a vote…..BROMANCE or ROMANCE do let me know, it is a decision I will make come next chapter so please if you want a voice in the matter review. Now onto my thank yous!
Juliet Claire- I see what you mean, I love their bromance as much as their friendship…hmmm
Wolfy- Dually noted my friend but as I said above make your vote with your review and you shall see lol
CrashCourse- lol im glad you are enjoying I hope you stay with me and review lol
NowNao- Thanks for staying with me and thanks for the suggestions I have made changes lemme know what you think
MyHero- Alrighty lol Im glad you are epicly excited that excites me lol hope you add your opinion in the vote above!
GGCharms- lol ow the dredded cliff hanger lol im really good at them sorry lol
Anon- Oh yesh they are thanks for the review please vote lol
FudoTwin- lol your review made me laugh and also decide to post the next chapter a day early so here is what you would have gotten tomorrow, everyone should thank you for your enthusiasm lol
It was mid afternoon when Batman reached Mount Justice, a busy morning of staff meetings and accounting representatives had kept Bruce longer then he was hoping. Waiting patiently for the zeta beam teleporter to recognize him he clenched and unclenched his fists to relieve the pressure of his thoughts.
"Recognized Batman, zero two", he was greeted by Superman and Black Canary who both looked to him rather confused, as if they were waiting for someone else.
As he approached he herd the pounding foot steps and rubber gliding across concrete as Wally raced into the room. A few moments later the rest of the team came running in behind him. But Batman noted the lack of his would be brooding protégé.
"Were is he, were is Rob?", Wally looked around the grin on his face falling slowly as he realized it was only Batman who had come through.
"Robin left early this morning to report to training", he looked to Superman who was glancing at Black Canary as if confirming something.
"Robin never showed this morning", Black Canary spoke calmly.
"M'gann our link", she nodded to Kaldur and bowed her head.
"He isn't within my range", her voice held a slight panic as she opened her eyes.
"It just means Rob isn't near the mountain, he could be in Gotham right?", the team all turned to the adults as they all stayed silent.
"Wally is right, is there anyway Robin stayed in Gotham?", Black Canary asked Batman directly.
"Team you are to wait for our further instruction. Superman, Black Canary we are needed at the Watch Tower.", Batman turned back for the Zeta Beam Tubes without a beat leaving the others confused.
"Wait what about Rob, you can-"
"Wally don't worry it's probably nothing, I will return when I have news", Black Canary interfered with his outburst.
'M'gann', Kaldur's voice drifted through the team's minds.
'Already on it', she stepped into Connor and hid her eyes as she concentrated on Batman's mind. As the computer scanned him he shook his head briefly but seemed to brush it off as he stepped through the now open portal. Superman and Black Canary followed suite leaving them with Red Tornado.
'What'd you find?', Artemis asked as M'gann stepped away from Connor and hugged her self.
'He is worried, he and Robin…..they had a fight, I felt blame…'.
'We have to do something!', Wally looked at the others.
'Yes we have to', Kaldur nodded.
'Uhm did every body else forget about our babysitter?', Connor eyed Red Tornado but looked down when Wulf bumped his side asking for attention.
'Connor's right how can we look for Robin if we are supposed to be here, I don't know about anybody else but being in two places at once isn't in my bag of tricks', Artemis folded her arms. Kaldur rubbed the back of his head as he tried to think quickly, when a sudden thought hit him the rest of the group all smirked as they looked from one another.
'We cant be in two places at one time but we know someone who can', Wally's grin got wider as they all came to realization together.
'Zatana!'
…...
"Recognized Superman zero one", as the man of steel stepped from the portal he was met with the sight of Batman sitting in the main computer seat typing away at the main computer while Black Canary stood at his side. Batman was worried but his logical mind was driving at the moment he knew not to become panicked until he found reason to be so.
"Nothing on his com or on the R-cycle in either Gotham or Happy Harbor… broadening the search", Superman could see what Black Canary could not, he and Bruce were good friends beyond the capes and masks, he was racked by the sudden disappearance of his protégé.
"Black Canary can you go and inform Martian Man Hunter of the current situation", she turned to Superman and nodded before touching Batman's shoulder briefly and then leaving the room. When he was sure they were alone Superman moved to stand beside Batman and looked down at him.
"We will find him Bruce", there was a sudden silence as Batman's fingers froze on the keys of the keyboard.
"He wouldn't run Clark", he looked up his eyes hidden by his mask.
"I know, its still early, he could just be brooding….if he is anything like his…mentor then we should give him some time.", Superman offered a smile and Batman nodded as he leaned back in his chair.
"He will be the end of me, but then again I knew that when I signed on to be his guardian.", he stood from the chair and shut down his search. When he turned to Superman he noted the sudden look of placement of feelings, the kryptonian was thinking on his own little shadow. Batman clapped him on the shoulder and offered a friendly grin, a gesture he offered no one else when suited up.
…...
Robin bit back a groan as he started to come too, keeping his vitals low he faked sleep so he could take in his surroundings. Tensing his muscles for a second he noted that he was bound by his wrists and ankles, his gloves and boots long gone and with the angle he was on a slightly tilted table. The smell of mildew that reached his nose made his stomach churn and his head ache, the echoing sounds of metal and dripping water noted that he was in a warehouse. But the questions began to plague him. Where was he? How did he get there? And who brought him there?
As he began opening his eyes he winced, his left eye was swollen slightly and began to ache like his temple. Grinding his teeth he forced his eyes open and blinked away the fog. There was a light hanging above him but its rays only extended a few feet before darkness took over. He noted that there had to be no windows, so instead of a warehouse he was being held in a basement.
"So the Robin wakes", that voice sent a chill of dread up Robin's spine as he searched the darkness.
"Joker", he spat the name as he forced his body to remain calm. A menacingly insane laughter reached him as the villain stepped from the shadows. The twisted smile on his face screamed how pleased he was with him self.
"Did you know little bird that you grind your teeth in your sleep, horrible habit, shows signs of stress", he played with a black handled dagger as he spoke.
"What do you want Joker?", his question made the Joker's smile broaden as he tossed the dagger in the air and then caught it.
"Oh you know just wanted to chat, catch up on things missed. You kids grow up so fast these days", his voice changed octaves as he spoke, and shook as it always did. Robin tested the bindings on his wrists and almost hissed when a biting pain cut into his skin. "Tsk, tsk little bird don't be rude now", he waved his knife back and forth.
"What are the-"
"Razors in the leather, the more you struggle the more they cut", Robin looked up to see a small bead of blood slip from under the leather.
"Ill ask again what do you want Joker", he growled as he turned his attention to the disarranged man.
"Oh I only want to hear one thing out of you little bird", he chuckled as he stepped back into the darkness. Robin waited a moment before he heard the sound of squeaky wheels.
"You wont hear a thing out of me Joker, and you wont make me laugh", he hissed out but the sight of a sheet covered tray being wheeled into the light made him look at the Joker in confusion as he walked around the cart and now stood in front of the young hero. Lifting his knife the Joker looked it over for a brief second.
"I don't want to hear you laugh little bird…no no no….I want to hear you scream", and with that he lashed out with the blade.
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