AN: So excited I couldnt wait to post the next chapter! Enjoy!~~

Chapter Two: Home From Work

"Good evening, Sir." An older proper gentleman greets a frowning man at the door. He offers to take the man's coat and hat, and the man lays them out in his arms.

"Thanks, Alfred." The man grumbles.

"My pleasure, Master Bruce." Alfred Pennyworth disappears with his garments and Bruce heads into his study. Alfred reappears quickly with a tray of warm dinner and fresh tea. "Tea, Sir?" He asked setting the tray down on a serving stand.

"Please." Bruce says absently already lost in the cases on his desk. "Tim already in bed?" He inquired after a moment taking a sip.

"Master Timothy has yet to return to the manor, Sir." Alfred says pointedly. Bruce glances at the large grandfather clock against the far wall. It was nearly 3 in the morning.

"When did he leave? Did he say where he was going?"

"He left around Eleven O'Clock, and no. He only said that he'd heard some information and that he was seeing if it 'checks out'."

Cases forgotten Bruce asked, "Who went with him?"

"He went alone. Master Damien is with a friend, while Master Richard is out on a mission." Bruce noted how Alfred didn't mention Jason. He swiftly made his way into The Cave and logged onto the coms.

"Status report." He said into the microphone.

"Sleeping." Damian whispered crossly into his com. "And I would like to keep it that way. Goodnight, father." He hissed, turning off the connection.

"Still on the down low." Dick said through a mouth full of food. "Nothings happened so far over here, B."

"Have you heard from Tim?"

"No, haven't heard from him all day! Why is he's ignoring me!" He demanded sadly.

"Dick, you're three hours ahead of us." Bruce reminded him.

"Riiiight. So why do you want to know?" He asked not so subtly.

"Tim is missing."

"Oh noo! My baby brother! Don't worry, Timmy! I'm coming straight home."

"No, I need you over there. I'll handle this. You just do your job."

"Hmf!" Dick grumbled. "Has he pressed his locator?"

"No, which makes the worst of this situation."

"Are you sure you don't need me?"

Bruce didn't respond. He only shut off the microphone and changed into his batsuit. He checked his belt and opened up his personal com just in case.

"Alfred, I'm going out."

"Be safe, Master Bruce." Batman just grunts and jumps into the Batmobile. He revs the engine to life and speeds out of The Cave.