Let's see how our heroes are doing.

Back in Vorton, a rift opens at the Gateway. Batman once again lands safely on his feet. Gandalf landed on his belly. Wyldstyle landed on her back.

"Goodness, I almost lost my staff that time," said Gandalf.

"Same here, except with my lunch," said a nauseous Wyldstyle.

Batman takes out the mysterious piece and looks at it closely. The symbols on the piece were three differently-colored circles. One was blue, one was pink, and one was yellow. Between the circles are arrows pointing towards in order of: yellow to pink, pink to blue, blue back to yellow.

The mysterious robotic voice coming from the Gateway controls says, "Hey, nice job. You brought back the Shift Keystone."

"Keystone? What's a Keystone?" asked Wyldstyle.

"I'm guessing it's this," said Batman, looking at said Keystone.

Batman attaches the Shift Keystone to the Gateway.

"Hopefully, the Gateway will be a bit more stable now," said Batman.

"Hey, we were a pretty good team out there," said Wyldstyle.

"I must say I agree," said Gandalf. "We worked together and survived all odds. Wouldn't you agree, Batman?"

"We survived, but we're still not close to Robin," said Batman.

"He's your partner, right?" asked Wyldstyle.

"Yes," answered Batman.

"What is he like?" asked Wyldstyle.

Batman ignores the question.

"If we're gonna be team, we need to be open with each other," said Wyldstyle. "Who's Robin?"

"I think it's best to answer the young lady, Batman," said Gandalf. "Sharing might help us grow closer together."

"We're not a team!" shouted Batman.

Wyldstyle and Gandalf didn't say a word, but they were clearly shocked at Batman's outburst.

"The only reason I'm here is because my partner was taken away from me by a rift. All I want is to bring him home," said Batman. "We're not friends. We're not comrades. We're all just victims of someone's sick game."

Batman walks away. Wyldstyle and Gandalf chose to stay back, not wanting to further upset the Dark Knight.

"Just when I thought I was starting to like him," said Wyldstyle.

"I may have just met him, but I think I can tell that he the kind of man who has difficulties connecting with others," said Gandalf. "Give him time. He'll warm up to us."

"Before or after we find his partner?" questioned Wyldstyle, clearly pessimistic about earning Batman's friendship.

"Don't worry, my dear," said Gandalf, putting his hand on Wyldstyle's shoulder in a comforting manner. "If you need someone to speak to, I'm right here."

Wyldstyle stayed silent for a moment. "This... Halfling? Who is he?"

"His name is Frodo," started Gandalf. "He's a young lad with a big heart. His uncle, Bilbo Baggins, was a close friend of mine, so it comes to no surprise that I have grown fond of young Frodo. Before I came here, we were on quest. We countered danger on our journey. People like Frodo, Halflings, were considered weak, fragile, and cowardly by many, but Frodo proved them wrong. A Halfling is as capable as anyone of wearing courage as their armor in the face of danger."

"Sounds like someone I want to meet," said Wyldstyle.

"What about you? Your friend... MetalBeard, is it? Who is he?" asked Gandalf.

"Well, since you don't know what a car is, I assume you come from the ancient times, so I'm gonna try to simplify everything I say for your sake," said Wyldstyle. "MetalBeard is a pirate. One of the best. He maybe a scoundrel, but he had a good heart. One day, he lost pretty much his entire body, except his head. Now he wears a giant metal suit for a body, but even if he's only a head, he still has a heart. Figuratively speaking."

"Poor fellow," said Gandalf, feeling sorry for what MetalBeard experienced. "At least he has friends."

"A lot of friends," added Wyldstyle. "Unlike tall, dark, and brooding over there." She referred to Batman.

"I can hear you," said Batman.

Batman was standing next to the Batmobile, which is only a dozen feet away from Wyldstyle and Gandalf, therefore, they are still in hearing range.

Gandalf tells Wyldstyle, "He's just worried about his one friend. I'm sure we can reach him. Just give it time."

Later that day, Batman was tuning up the Batmobile. Wyldstyle was watching him from afar. She remembered that Gandalf told her to give Batman time to warm up to them, but for some reason, Wyldstyle couldn't wait any longer. She was actually curious what he's doing to his vehicle, so maybe talking about the Batmobile could be a good start.

After taking a deep breath, she walks closer to the Vigilante.

"Hey," she greeted.

"What do you want?" asked Batman.

"I just... wanted to know what you're doing with the Batmobile," said Wyldstyle. "I'm a tech expert myself, so I'm really interested to know what you got cookin'."

"Or you're just trying to get on my good side," said Batman.

"Not... completely true. I really want to know," said Wyldstyle.

Batman looks at Wyldstyle for a few seconds before turning back to his vehicle. "As you already know, the Batmobile's capabilities are limited due to the limited number of adequate pieces in this dimension. But I found some parts that could prove useful. I'm installing a weapon that will emit high-pitched sonic waves that will cause anything and anyone it hits to collapse upon impact.

"Sonic cannon," guessed Wyldstyle.

"Exactly," said Batman. "Unfortunately, due to limitations, the sonic cannon needs time to install."

"Like a video game," commented Wyldstyle.

"And the installation will be disrupted if the car receives a lot damage," said Batman. "So, I won't be bringing it to our next mission."

"Well, you're Batman. You got enough gadgets in that belt to help you kick some bad guy butt," said Wyldstyle.

"I don't always rely on my gadgets," said Batman. "My mind is my real weapon."

"If I can make a suggestion, why don't you add some firepower to this little baby," suggested Wyldstyle. "I know, I know. You're Batman. You don't kill. But there are such things that are called non-lethal rounds. The sonic cannon's battery is limited, so you're gonna need some long-range artillery until the cannon recharges."

"I'll consider it," said Batman.

"So, what else do you have in mind?" asked Wyldstyle.

"I'd rather not spoil the surprise," said Batman.

Before the conversation can go on further, the Gateway opens another rift.

"I believe it's time for us to get moving," said Gandalf.

You know what comes next. Our heroic trio will be heading for The Simpsons universe.