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Batman eyes opened slowly to a blinding sun, which was barely concealed by hazy green shapes. The aroma gave him an instant sense of wilderness. Attempting to sit up, a sharp pain shot through the hero's back and he grunted. He blinked many times till his eyes adjusted and he could make out a forest; he also noticed two figures lying next to him. The Dark Knight's eyes narrowed when he recognized their outfits as the uniforms of Cheshire and Sportsmaster, but their masks were missing. Putting his hand to his face, he found to his relief that his mask had stayed nearly completely intact, only small rips.
Looking over the rest of his body, he found that his cape and uniform had many burns and rips in it, as well as his utility belt missing. Of course, his skin wasn't any better, with many cuts and burns, though only first-degree, except maybe the burn on his lower back.
The younger of the criminals began to stir. She opened her eyes and, like Batman looked around. When she didn't recognize the area, she jumped to her feet, only for her right-leg to give out, causing her to fall on the older. Batman noticed an obvious gash on her mid-thigh, as well as other burns and cuts. Sportsmaster grunted and pushed her off of him.
"What the hell?" he groaned, "Where are we?"
"I don't know," she hissed, neither noticing the Dark Knight. She ripped the sleeve off her dress and began to wrap her leg. "Why don't you ask the birds?"
Sportsmaster narrowed his eyes at his daughter. "Don't dare speak to me like that!" He shouted, grabbing her arm roughly, only for her to hit the burn on the side of his head. He howled in pain and released her. Batman decided to intervene before things got out of hand. Directing a vicious Batglare at the criminals, he made his presence known.
"We," he growled, making the two assassins nearly jump out of their skin, "are at an unknown location, with no way of communication out. We all seem to have injuries that could affect our ability to defend ourselves. With that, we have no idea what else could be residing here until this place is identified. If something I have said so far is incorrect, speak now." The harshness of the Dark Knight's voice sent chills down the father and daughter's spines. Neither said a word, confirming Batman suspicions. "Then it would be smartest if we worked together, by the way the League has known your identities for quite some time, to find a way back without attracting unwanted attention…"
"From what?" Sportsmaster cut him off, "Are the deer going to attack?" he laughed. "There is nothing here, not even bugs, what is going to…" Just then, a series of screams echoed through the forest.
"You had to jinx it." Cheshire narrowed her eyes. The three adults looked in the direction of the sounds, taking a weak defensive stance. Both Sportsmaster and Cheshire reached for their weapons, only to find them gone.
"Great," muttered Sportsmaster as a small group of men shot out of the trees. They were clad in rags that looked similar to a child's pirate costume. The group tripped over one another at the site of the three fighters and fell to the ground, leaving one standing. The one standing in front, presumably the leader, had a long, curly, black hair and a red jacket, but his most notable feature was his left hand, which had been replaced by a hook.
He cleared his throat, as if to say something, but before he had the chance another small group, this time looking to be the natives followed them out of the forest, bearing spears and arrows. The 'pirates' drew their swords and turned to fight the natives.
"We are done running from you dogs!" the hooked one shouted with a commanding voice, much to the unhidden amusement of Sportsmaster. The pirates paid him no mind and charged the natives. Batman raised a hidden eyebrow as he and the two assassins watched the fight play out.
"Pirates vs. natives, where are we, Fairytale Land?" Sportsmaster said loud enough for Batman and Cheshire to here. Both nodded in agreement.
"The explosion!" Cheshire exclaimed all of the sudden. When her father and the Dark Knight gave her a confused look, she opened her mouth to elaborate when she was knocked to the ground by a native, having been standing closest to the fight.
"How dare you attack a lady," roared the leader, "to attack an honorable pirate is one thing, but the weaker sex is another matter entirely!"
"Weaker?!" Cheshire narrowed her eyes, "I'll show you…"
"Cheshire…" Batman gave her a warning glare, but she paid it no mind. Ignoring the pain that shot through her leg, the assassin launched herself at the native that had hit her. She slammed her knee into his jaw, knocking him out with ease. She then tripped a second native and punched a third in the stomach. In less than a minute, she had defeated the entire group.
Deciding to top it off with style, Jade twisted a sword out of a random pirate's hand and placed the tip of it on the hooked one's chest.
"Who are you calling weak?" Cheshire asked with a smirk that could challenge Klarion's. The pirates stood wide-eyed, gapping at her. The leader then smiled coolly, causing the hero and two villains to narrow their eyes.
"Well, that was quite the display!" He exclaimed then thought of something, and continued to address Cheshire. "I haven't seen the likes of you and your friends on this accursed island before. Allow me to introduce myself, Captain James Hook of the Jolly Roger."
"Call me Cheshire," she responded, "that's Sportsmaster," her father grunted, "and Batman." The Dark Knight narrowed his eyes behind the whites of his tattered mask. He didn't trust this man, but then again he had never trusted anyone at first, except…
"Robin." He whispered barely audible, yet everyone seemed to hear. "He was with me at the warehouse, so was Artemis."
"Can't forget Klarion, he was there too. Where are they?" Sportsmaster looked around him, as if he had somehow missed them.
"We probably got split up in the explosion," Cheshire said, "you know, the one that probably brought us here." She leaned against a tree to take some of the pressure off her leg without sitting down.
"What explosion? I saw no such thing, and who are these others?" Hook interjected, confused by the new-comers conversation.
"They are people that were with us when there was an explosion of energy that is most likely what sent us here," Batman stated without emotion.
"Children," snorted Sportsmaster.
"Makes sense," a chubby, older looking pirate spoke up, "I'm first-mate Smee, and Neverland has a preference towards the young."
"Neverland?" Sportsmaster snickered, "of all the places we could have been sent, Neverland!" He broke into hysterical fits of laughter. Cheshire joined in with her father and even Batman showed a hint of a smile.
"Capt'n, I don't see what's so funny." Smee looked to Hook.
"Neither do I, Mr. Smee," Hook shook his head before redirecting his attention to the three people, "at any rate, I would be delighted if you would join me and my crew to my ship, we could get you some food, and tend to your wounds." He spoke with a genuine smile, but Batman saw something behind it. The Dark Knight said nothing though as Hook led them through the forest.
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*Later*
"I swear it, they were here!" The voice of a small male child came from an open area surrounded by trees.
"Hey, look at this!" came the voice of another young boy. He emerged from a bush, carrying a strange looking mask.
"Let me see that!" a third voice called, slightly older than the first two. "Whose ever this is, they aren't from Neverland." He concluded after a moment of assessment.
"Peter, look!" The first boy shrieked.
"What is it, Curly?" Peter flew over to the boy only to see a small band of Indians lying unconscious.
"What do we do?"
"We need to tell the Chief!"
"Right, good idea," Peter said to the other boys. "But first show me the others you found, by the fairies!" The boys nodded and the three started in the direction of Pixie Hollow.
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I have returned… again. So here is a long chapter to make up for it, hopefully. So I wonder what Hook has planned for Batman, Cheshire, and Sportsmaster. Hmm… Anyway, thanks for reading and please REVIEW!