Time to see how our heroes are doing back in Vorton.
Back in Foundation Prime, Joker was reporting what happened in Springfield to Lord Vortech, all the while placing a bag of ice on his head, which was still hurting from Gandalf's staff.
"...and then they stole this shiny thing I found," finished Joker.
"Chance meetings and setbacks to your petty pilfering do not concern," said Vortech, ignoring Joker's problems. He takes out the green rod that Lord Business delivered to him. "We have the Foundation Element. That is all that matters."
"Trust me, if you underestimate the 'Creped' Crusader, you'll end up getting 'bat'-erred," warned Joker.
Meanwhile, back in Vorton, Batman, Wyldstyle, and Gandalf take another look at the Keystone.
The Gateway control's voice speaks again. "There it is. The Chroma Keystone. Now we're talkin'."
"Might as well learn how it works before our next mission," said Batman.
Batman attaches the Chroma Keystone to the Gateway.
"Actually, I think it's best if you learn on the fly. I mean, you are the World's Greatest Detective. You can figure it out on your own," said the robotic voice.
"For an A.I., you don't seem very smart," said Batman.
"Hey, I'm just sayin'," said the robotic voice. "I mean, you're Batman."
"That doesn't mean I'm a miracle worker," said Batman, walking away from the gateway.
"True, but you are amazing," said Wyldstyle. "I saw how the way you beat up the Joker. That takes skill and a lot of agility."
"Yeah, well... I couldn't have beaten him with your help," said Batman. "Thank you."
"Wow! He actually thanked you," said the robotic voice, sounding surprised.
Batman glares at the Gateway.
"Shutting up," said the robotic voice.
"Well, that's two Keystones found. Only three go," said Wyldstyle. "Maybe after we collect all of them, we can locate our friends."
"We don't know what they're truly capable of," said Batman. "So far, all we know is that they keep the Gateway stable."
"I'm sure we can get to the bottom to this," said Wyldstyle, enthusiastically. "We're the good guys, right? Good guys always win."
"Now, there's level of optimism I've never seen before," said Gandalf.
"So, Batman, how's the Batmobile?" asked Wyldstyle.
Batman looks at his wrist device. The upgrade was only five minutes away from being fully functional.
"Still a beauty," replied Batman.
"She sure is," said Wyldstyle. "Mind if I take it for a spin sometime?"
"No," said Batman. "But you can have it if I'm dead."
"Was... that a joke?" asked Wyldstyle, stunned.
Batman looks back at Wyldstyle. His lips curved into a small smile, answering her question.
Wyldstyle smiled.
Gandalf looks back and forth between the vigilante and the tomboy.
"I will... leave you two alone," said Gandalf, feeling awkward being in the same room with them.
Gandalf walks away.
"What's his problem?" wondered Wyldstyle.
"He senses romantic tension between us," said Batman.
"Wa... wha...?" Wyldstyle was confused by his answer. "Wait, are you saying... you're into me?"
"Even if I was, it doesn't matter. You're taken," said Batman. "You found someone. That guy dressed as a construction worker."
"How... did you know?" asked Wyldstyle. "I remember everything that happened in Cloud Cuckoo Land. Emmet and I did not do or say anything flirtatious to each other during that time."
"You two looked at each other when I took down your Batman," said Batman. "Even through that split second glance, I can tell there's something in both your eyes that suggest you're more than just friends."
"You really are the 'World's Greatest Detective,'" complimented Wyldstyle. "But so that we're clear, you really 'are' into me?"
"Like I said. It won't matter even if I am," said Batman.
"You don't have a lot of luck with women, do you?" asked Wyldstyle.
"My history with romance is about as messy as a city dump," said Batman.
"And I thought Bruce Wayne was the most eligible bachelor in Gotham City," commented Wyldstyle. "You are from Gotham City, right?"
"Yes," said Batman.
"How many women have you dated?" asked Wyldstyle.
"We don't have time to discuss about my love life," said Batman. "We have a mission. We find the one who took our friends and bring them back."
"Sorry," apologized Wyldstyle. "You just... intrigue me. Back in my world, I didn't think anyone could darker and more brooding than my Batman... until I met you. You take dark and brooding to a whole new level. The way you put on this near-emotionless aura, the way your fight, how smart you are... you are just about the most interesting person I've ever met."
"And I suppose I should be touched?" questioned Batman.
"I don't know," said Wyldstyle. "You're kind of unpredictable, which another thing I admire about you."
Silence filled the room for a few seconds. The tension between the vigilante and the tomboy was beginning rise, and in a good way.
"So, any more ideas for the car you want to share?" asked Wyldstyle.
"I am planning to including a Stealth Mode option," said Batman.
"Could come in handy," said Wyldstyle. "But what about the engine sound. How can you cloak that?"
"Don't worry. I have that figured out," said Batman.
"Man, I can't wait to see that out on the field," said Wyldstyle.
"Well, you're gonna have to wait. I still have to find more pieces from this place," said Batman.
"Don't worry," said Wyldstyle, taking out her Relic Scanner. "I can tune this to detect for bricks appropriate for the car."
Wyldstyle started tuning the Relic Scanner. Twenty seconds later, she scans the Batmobile, storing its data in the scanner. She leaves to start scanning for bricks that Batman can use for the vehicle. She was joined by Gandalf.
"So, I assume Batman is starting to warm up to you," assumed Gandalf.
"I think so," said Wyldstyle. "I mean, I can't tell for sure. His responses are often cryptic."
"Well, everyone is different," said Gandalf.
"Oh, and Gandalf, Batman knows you think he and I have a thing going on," said Wyldstyle.
"Uh, what thing?" asked Gandalf, not understanding.
"I mean he knows that you think we're in love with each other," said Wyldstyle. "But I already found someone, so nothing is happening between me and the Dark Knight."
"Oh," replied Gandalf. "Well, I'm sure he has eyes on someone back at home."
Wyldstyle's scanner started beeping faster. She found some bricks that are perfect for the Batmobile. The bricks were stuck in the wall, but all she did was break them with her fists and feet, scattering them all over the floor.
"What do you intend to do with these bricks?" asked Gandalf.
"They're for Batman. His car needs an upgrade," answered Wyldstyle.
Call is an unnecessary love story, but I really wanted to write this.