Inside the Bat-cave, Bruce Wayne typed through the leads to a minor investigation. Alfred Pennyworth, butler to the Wayne Family and former MI6 agent, walked down the stairs into the cave with a newspaper under his arm, "Master Bruce perhaps this piece of news will interest you."

"If it's about the latest deal with STAR Labs then I don't think so Alfred."

"This is not about business Master Bruce, it concerns Master Dick.", the Batman stop typing and turned his chair around and took the paper, he read through it and looked to Alfred "Isn't it about time Bruce Wayne visited the company buildings in Jump City?"

"I anticipated your decision Master Bruce and have already packed and booked your flight, when you see Master Dick please send him my regards.", Bruce smiled and got out of his chair.

Robin tied up another crook for stealing when a shadow past over him. He grabbed a bird-a-rang from his belt and threw it, a clang rang out as the red projectile landed on the ground next to a black bat shaped one.

"Alright," the Boy Wonder said crossing his arms "you can come out.", a flock of bats flew past him as the Dark Knight stepped out, Robin just stood there "You come to convince me to return to Gotham?"

"I came to assess your team members; I recall you said you were going solo what made you become part of team of six?"

"It happened by pure accident."

"And that accident saved this city."

"Where do you want us to meet?"

"On roof of the Wayne Enterprises building, Bruce Wayne owes me a few favours."

"I bet he does." Robin smirked before his mentor disappeared into the shadow. The Boy Wonder sighed and reached for his communicator and flipped it open "Robin here, meet me at the Wayne Enterprises building ASAP."

"Dude," Beast Boy said "something happening in there?"

"I'll explain when you all get there."

The Boy Wonder sat on the roof of a shop building adjacent the building Batman told him to go.

"Robin?" said a voice that made his heart flutter slightly he turned around as Starfire float down to him.

"Hey Starfire, you seen the other?"

"Friend Cyborg is doing the travel through the back street, saw a green eagle so that must be Friend Beast Boy, and Friend Rorschach is doing the jogging to get here."

"What about Raven?"

"You don't need to worry about me." Raven said as she appeared via her magic "What's this about?"

"Like I said, I'll explain once everyone's here."

An eagle squawked and swopped done before transforming into Beasty Boy.

"Yo Rob," the four looked down as Cyborg appeared from an alleyway "Why'd you call us?"

"Whatever it is," Rorschach said joining the mechanical jock on the street panting after the long jog he made "I'm presuming its short notice, calling us this early in the morning, I only just had breakfast."

"Came a surprise to me too, short answer Batman's here.", everyone's eyes widen.

"Dude," Beasty Boy shrieked "why's Batman here? Is the Joker here too?"

"Relax, he's here to assess us as a team."

"Understandable," Rorschach said "apart from you and Beasty Boy we've had little to no crime fighting experience." he looked to Best Boy "And truth be told I never heard of the Doom Patrol until you arrived.", Beasty Boy faltered as Rorschach turned his attention back to Robin "So where do we meet you mentor?"

"We'll meet him on the roof," Robin pointed to the top of the WE building "Bruce Wayne owes him a few favours so we can us his office in the building, wanted everyone to get here first so Batman could meet us as a group." they all nodded. Beasty Boy changed into an eagle again, Starfire grabbed Robin and Raven flew down to street level and covered the two remaining members.

Batman stood beside the access door watched as the six appeared on the roof, all around the same time, he studied each carefully before speaking "This is your team Robin?"

"Yeah, anything wrong?"

"Not that I can see yet, I'd like to interview each individually before I make a verdict.", Beast Boy shivered slightly and Rorschach lowered his head, the shape of his mask changed slightly. Raven walked up "I'll go first." she said, Batman nodded and open the door Raven walked in and he followed.

"You don't seem confident with being in a team." Batman said sitting at the desk. Raven who stood lowered her head "I've spent my life alone because of what my powers could do if I get too emotional."

"Your powers are based on your emotions?"

"Not exactly, if I don't control my emotions then my powers go out of control, being with people may cause me to lose my control and he'll come through."

"Who?"

"Trigon, my father, an interdimensional demon, he plans to conqueror this world using me as his portal here." Batman's eyes narrowed 'I should talk with Clark about this.'

"What's your view on the others?"

"I trust them, I going to work hard and control my emotions around them, I don't want to harm them after giving me their trust, especially after what Rorschach and Cyborg said." Batman motioned her elaborate and she talked about what Rorschach had said about her being half demon and how it didn't matter and both boys on how she fit fine within the group.

"Sounds like they've got good heads on their shoulders, what about the other three?"

"Starfire is just so joyful and kind, I can't help but want to be friends with her even though she can be a little odd, alien and all. Beast Boy, I don't know I feel like I should be really annoyed by him, but," she sighed "and Robin, he just seems right to lead us."

"I think that's enough, send in Beast Boy." Raven nodded and existed the room.

Beast Boy's eyes shifted and his hand shook as the Batman coldly stared him down before speaking "What made you quit the Doom Patrol?"

"Well, Mister Batman, sir," he took a deep breath and plucked up courage "Mento's harsh discipline and not so encouraging attitude didn't rub off well on me. I cared about the others and wanted to save them, but Mento would scolded me because it meant the Brain got away. Eventually I couldn't handle it so I left, and tried on my own, made my way to Jump, I didn't think any superheroes were here," he rubbed the back of his neck "turned out I was wrong." he laughed embarrassed.

Batman nodded "What do you think about being in another team?"

"With the others here, people around my own age, I can cut loose, be fun, feel like I'm not restricted, I want to enjoy this freedom as I never got that chance to have friends with the Doom Patrol, other than the others in the team of course. I think I'm going to like it."

"I think we're done, send in Cyborg." Beast Boy let out a sigh of relief and rushed out the door.

"Man," the technical jock said resting his hand on his head "never thought this would happen."

"When becoming a hero, it's always a good idea to expect the unexpected."

"I'll keep that in mind."

"So what happened to you?", Cyborg sighed and shut his eye "Mom and Dad worked in STAR Labs, I visited them a few months ago when they tested this inter-dimensional portal, it went wrong and a monster came through, killed Mom, took a lot out of me, literally, Dad gave me my metal body."

"I'm sorry."

"Isn't your fault."

"I know what it's like to lose someone you love; you have my sympathy."

"Wow," he blinked before shaking his head "anyway if you want to know why I'm joining the team it's because I care for the people of this city, I grew up here and I've got the power to make a difference."

"Very well, call in Rorschach you can go."

"Thanks man."

"Why did you want to become a crime fighter?"

"Tradition really, Jump City has always had a protector, right from the early days of the costumed heroes, Red X and Miss Zero started here not long after the Shadow, and also I wanted to follow in my Father's footsteps."

"So he was Somebody?"

"That's right, ever since I learnt Dad's history I wanted to be Jump City's protector."

"Does being in a team change that?"

"Do you mean; do I feel jealous?", Batman nodded and Rorschach sighed "At first when Robin showed up I did feel a little cheesed off, but when Starfire crash landed and then the Gordanians arrived it made me realise somethings are too big for one person to handle alone, so no I think the team's necessary."

"From the reports you're gifted with magic."

"Well it's a unique kind of magic, I've fused it with technology of my own design." he switched his gloved on. Batman eyes narrowed "Interesting computer how did you build it."

"My Mum's a skill gadgets maker, she works for STAR Labs, anyway because I channel my magic through my computer it's created a new type of magic, I call it Techno-magic, though it has problem of its own, but nothing's prefect."

"I see, I don't have anything else to ask, send Starfire." Rorschach nodded and turned on his heels to exist.

"Why do you want to stay on this planet?"

"The people here are very kind, Robin is nice, I do not want to risk going back to my home planet in case the Citadel does the protest and send the Gordianans to attack Tamaran, I do not wish that to happen on my people."

"Why were you chosen specifically to be a slave?"

"I am second in line to the throne of Tamarus, the largest nation on my planet and the throne of the Grand Ruler making me a powerful hostage."

"Why do you want to be in this team?"

"My people have always wish the peace, and I wish it too and I will fight to protect the peace." she then looked off and blushed. Batman observed "You also want to be with Robin?" she flustered and straightened herself, before sighing "Yes, I have the feelings for him, Friend Rorschach has already noticed."

"It's fine, I think Robin needs a lighter outlet in his life, just be careful."

"Thank you k'norfka Batman."

"K'norfka?"

"It means guardian, you have mentored Robin just as Galfore took care and trained me.", Batman nodded "I need to speak with Robin, you can leave.", Starfire bowed and floated away.

Robin shut the door behind him, knowing Bruce the room would be sound proof he looked at his adoptive father sitting at the desk in his full costume 'There's something you don't see every day.' he walked closer "Bruce."

"Dick."

"Look I left because I felt like I was being treated like a kid, I'm fifteen Bruce not the eight-year-old you adopted."

"I know, I thought you were ready to go out on your own a year ago."

"So you acted that way to get me to leave? You could have just told me."

"If I told you then you would have gotten over confident, but if you needed to prove yourself you would stay level headed, and you need to be level headed in order to lead, you've got an interesting team."

"It was a pure accident, but I think it's turned out for the best, what do you think of the others?"

"Raven is unsure of herself, she fears her demons will come back to harm her and the rest of you, prove to her you won't be beaten. Beast Boy is a bit naïve and a little clueless, but he means well, and this could benefit him, he has personal issues to deal with. Cyborg is definitely a good person. He's had his own tragedies however I think he's beginning to let go of them. Rorschach seems very intelligent and from what Raven said of him he may act well as a conscience for the group."

"And Starfire?"

"She is very protective, also she seems to like you." Bruce smirked as Dick Grayson blushed, "It's obvious you like her as well, as long as it doesn't interfere with your crime fighting it's fine by me. I'll be keeping a close eye on the team though."

"I wouldn't expect anything else Bruce." Robin turned around and walked off.

"Alfred sends his regards."

"Tell him I said hello."

The five waited out on the rooftop when the door opened. Robin stepped out.

"Well?" Rorschach asked.

"Batman's fine with the team, but he'll keep an eye on us."

"Well that's just expected," Cyborg said "we still need a name for the team."

"Dude's right." Beast Boy said, "But what?"

"Well," Rorschach interjected "I heard some power compare superheroes to mythological and legendary figures, perhaps something in that neck of the woods would do."

"Not a bad idea," Robin said "let me think groups of gods, the Æsir, the Olympians…"

"The Titans." Batman said walk up behind his former ward. Robin smirked "I've got it the Teen Titans."

"Got a nice ring." Cyborg said, Rorschach nodded "I do rather like the alliteration."

"Dude its prefect." Beast Boy said fisting the air.

"Whatever." Raven comment.

"Oh glorious." Starfire said putting her hands together.

"Well then, Teen Titans it is." Robin then turned to Batman who spoke before Robin could, "You want a base of operations built?"

"Well yeah."

"Come up with a design and give them to Bruce Wayne."

"Right" Robin turned to his teammates "Well I think we're done for the day, Cyborg, Rorschach, try and come up with design."

"Will do."

"Right oh." and with that the group slip up. As Robin swung from building to building using the acrobatic skills he grew up with Batman couldn't help but grin 'This will defiantly benefit him.', the Dark Knight turn around and re-entered his company building.

In the park Rorschach sat against a tree typing on his holographic computer as Cyborg paced talking "…so we need at least six en-suite room, probably more if we have guests or pick up new members, a main living room, possibly combined with a kitchen and eating area."

"If we're going to be spending so much time in that lounge area," Rorschach added "it should be at a position to get a good view of the city, that way if a crime happens we can see it."

"True, we also want a training room, more than likely a medical room and a workshop area."

"Got the list, so where should be put it?"

"Going by your comment on a good view, maybe the island in the bay."

"That could work, but given the small amount of land there we'll have to make the base a tower."

"Add elevators to the list."

"And stairs in case of emergence power goes out, it's going to be frightfully conspicuous don't you think."

"We'll put in a lot of defences then."

"And a bridge to get from the island to the city, perhaps if we have living spaces on the same level." as he typed and muttered to himself Cyborg walked closer and peered around to see the screen and he blinked. The design Rorschach had created made a tower in the shape of a capital T. Cyborg grinned "I'm loving it already."

"Glad you think so, we going need to talk with the other about placing, like where they want their rooms."

"I'll call them now."

The others soon arrived and the technical pair show them the design. Starfire choose to have her room placed east facing and with a large window "Tamaraneans absorb sunlight to get energy." everyone else choose their preferred sections for rooms.

"And Bod's your uncle," Rorschach said pressing some buttons "we're done, now all that's left is to get this to Bruce Wayne."

"I'll come with you." Robin said, Rorschach nodded and the two began walking off.

Once well out of earshot to the others Rorschach looked at Robin and leaned in to whisper "Can I ask you something personal?"

"Depends on what it is."

"Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same person aren't they?", Robin stopped and looked at his teammate who crossed his arms "First of all the technologies Batman has would require mass funding so either he is or at least has connections to the wealthy, and just by looking at him and pictures of Bruce Wayne it's not hard to see the match in physical appearance, not to mention Mister Wayne's past and Batman's refusal to use guns."

"Smart Rorschach, the only other person to figure that out is Ra's al Ghul."

"I don't know whether or not to take that as a compliant Grayson.", Robin flinched "Batman told me you were intelligent, your almost as good as him at sluffing" Rorschach chuckled and the two continued to walk.

Soon they arrived at the Wayne Enterprise building and the receptionist directed them to Bruce's office.

Getting out the lift Robin went to the door "I'd better explain first." Rorschach nodded and the Boy Wonder entered. Rorschach leaned on the wall as he waited.

After a minute or two the door opened and Rorschach walked in, being greeted by an impressed and annoyed Bruce Wayne "Shut the door." he said to which Rorschach complied. Once closed Bruce continued "You'll keep it a secret understood?"

"Definitely," Rorschach said both removing his hat "and it's only fair that as I know your secret identities, then you both should know mine." Josh removed his mask before continuing "My name is Joshua Spearing, Cyborg already knows, I thought it was only right since we've known each other from school for years."

"Anyone else?" Bruce said, Joshua told them about his parents, Doctor Fate, Inza, the Phantom Stranger, Sasu, Commissioner Thatcher, who also knew his father had been Somebody, and the few labs assistants at STAR Labs, Bruce's eyes narrowed "Those lab assistants could break, if a villain went after them for information."

"It's a bit of a stretch to assume a couple of scientist would know the identity of a magic superhero, no one other than them and you know my magic is fused with technology, and even then I made said technology myself. The only thing that connects me to STAR Labs are my mother's encrypted notes on my training with lab's help, and the order I made as Rorschach for a few spare mask, which my mother already scanned and figured out its design and function years ago."

"Seems safe to me Bruce." Dick said before looking back at Josh "You going to tell the others your identity?"

"Eventually."

"Alright," Bruce said sighing "I can't change the past, but make sure that this secret remains secret. Now you have a plan for your headquarters?" Joshua nodded and opened up the design. Bruce looked at the plans "You'll be out in the open."

"Cyborg said we'll put in a large number of defences." Bruce's eyes narrowed, Josh sighed "I know it's not you style, but it's our headquarters, me, Cyborg, Beast Boy and Starfire agree that it's necessary, Raven abstained.", Bruce sighed "Alright, I'll see what I can do about getting it built, it'll probably take a few months."

"Naturally, thanks, have you got something I can download to plans to?" Bruce nodded and clicked a computer on, Josh grinned and began the data transfer.

Once complete, he switched the computer off, replace his mask and hat, turned on his heels and walked out "I'll see you when I you Robin, cheerio."

As Rorschach walked down the block he took note of people smiling and shouting their thanks, Josh smirked and tipped his hat and waved 'Just don't let it go to your head Josh.'

Something caught his eye, in an alleyway a figure stood with a rifle and a massive metal backpack, the figure slammed his feet together rockets fired from the backpack and he took off into the air, the light showed he wore a wolf shaped mask. The people below him started to panic and run off.

Rorschach grabbed his communicator, "Rorschach to Titans, we've got a jetpack man with a gun in the business district."

"Oh my way." Robin said

"I am making the hast." Starfire said, Rorschach pocketed his communicator and fire a beam of his red energy knocking the gun from the flying assailant, who turned around and looked down "Don't interfere, the Skywolf must do this for the benefit of mankind." he said before pulling out a pair of pistols and firing ray gun shots. Rorschach made a shield of his energy to block the first few shots before ducking behind a wall 'Skywolf? That was the name of a Nazi fighter back during the Second World War, like Spy Smasher, who's this to misuse that name?'

An explosion took Rorschach out of his thoughts he peered around as Starfire fired of her Starbolts at Skywolf, who continued to speak, with evidence of his pain "Please I don't wish to attack a lady, the Skywolf must get to those offices." he pointed a gun towards a building which had to name 'Modern Inquirer'.

"Why?" Rorschach called, before dodging another blast from the gun.

"Because the information in that building will uncover the truth of the world."

"That newspaper infamously renowned for its Yellow Journalism and conspiracy theories, pigs will fly before that bog roll prints anything truthfully."

Skywolf turn around enrage giving Starfire the opportune moment to strike his jetpack and damaging it sending him down. Skywolf hit the ground, he got up only to be trapped inside one of Rorschach's force-field. He took a shot but it bounced around inside "That newspaper is holding onto information that will reveal the truth."

"What truth?" Robin asked landing.

"The truth about who really runs the world."

"Oh," Rorschach said his mask shift drastically "you're a conspiracy theorist, makes sense ignoring the blatantly obvious, think about it, if something like that got into the Inquirer's hands would they have not already published it?"

"The fascists running things are threatening them with closer if they do publish it."

"Well that explains taking the mantle of the Nazi fighters, but surely if these so called fascist knew the Inquirer had this information wouldn't they send someone to take it back?"

"That's why I must get it before they do.", Rorschach shook his head and leaned into Robin "Have you got any knock out gas in that utility belt?"

"Always prepared." the Boy Wonder said.

"Right on the count of three, one, two, and three." Robin threw a small container as Rorschach briefly opened his force-field, the gas filled the enclosed space and Skywolf collapsed.

"He'll be out for an hour." Robin said, so Rorschach let the field go as Starfire hooved next to them "Friends are your hurt?" Rorschach shook his head and Robin smiled "We're fine Starfire.", she smiled as well.

Rorschach lowered himself down to get a closer look at the unconscious Skywolf laid on his back, Rorschach the prefect view of the badge on his lapel, a hexagon with black and yellow colours and a capital H on it.

The sound of sirens wailed as police cars arrived and the police took Skywolf in Rorschach walked up to an officer "I think he's needs to go to a mental asylum he's convinced about this made up conspiracy and unlike the Question he doesn't have any charisma.", the officer snorted "Don't worry we'll do a mental evaluation, thanks for the help."

"My pleasure, cheerio." Rorschach said tipping his hat before the police cars left.

When Josh got home he activated his gloves and began to type.

'Rorschach's Journal, June 12th 1995

'The day has been rather eventful…' he wrote about the day's events then he turned his thoughts to Skywolf '… something inside me makes me want to go a find out what made him like that, no one could naturally be that short sighted and idiotic, perhaps it was some physic implant within his mind, the badge interest me, may be a possible lead, I have begun endeavouring to figure it out.

'My final word is I would have preferred a much saner person be Jump City's first proper supervillain, and not someone who nearly drove the name of Larry Wolfe, the original Skywolf into the mud, it is people like him I imagine that made my mentor, "Somebody" followed his mentor "Miss Zero's" advice and made me invent a new superhero identity and not take one of a previous hero without permission.'

Josh handled his language in a way so not to reveal too many secrets should his entries be read at any time in the future by anyone other than is family or closest friends.

Author's Notes.

I know people are going to say this chapter rips off the story which inspired this A Watchman Arrives but this is really the only similarity. Things will start to differ.

Skywolf is a public domain character.