I know this is late. I'm sorry! Inspiration just comes and goes. It doesn't help that my mind likes to wander.

Set the day after the last chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own DC or DCAU. FEEL SYMPATHY FOR ME!

Thad's POV

Bart and Wally were out of the house again. They changed and ran out the door as soon as they saw the news report of the Trickster robbing a candy store.

No, seriously.

A candy store.

Thad liked Uncle James. He was wary when the criminal first came over to play a game with the oldest speedster, of course. Nobody would see something that happening without having even the slightest of suspicions. The man was fun and energetic. Most of all, he was happy. No other emotions seemed to stick onto him for long.

That didn't excuse how crazy he could be, though.

Flashback

"HI, BABY FLASH!" a blonde man exclaimed as he came in the dining room window. The res head jumped in surprise, spilling his coffee on his lap.

Thad looked towards his brother only to be met with a bright smile. "Uncle James! You're here!"

Uncle James, apparently, ruffled Bart's hair. "Good morning, Small Baby! How're you?" James asked. The tone was light and carefree, but it somehow had more to it. Perhaps concern or comfort. The man obviously knew something Thad didn't.

"Good! OH! Meet Thad. Mylittlebrother." Bart started rambling.

The two blondes faced each other. The older of the two smiled widely and said, "Nice to me you, Tiny Baby."

Thad raised an eyebrow at the nickname but decided not to comment on it. Instead he greeted the man and looked at him guardedly.

The man was thin. (Lean, his mind corrected.) His body was built similarly to Uncle Dick's. He had pink hair dye in a part of his blonde hair and sky blue eyes that looked insane but intelligent. His wide smile showed off his slightly yellow teeth. His skin was a dark tan and covered by multicolored clothing.

Thad suddenly recognized him: the Trickster. He stiffened in his chair and clenched his fists. His dad said that criminals were unpredictable and dangerous. This man, despite appearances, was able to hurt him and his family.

Thad nearly fell out of his seat when the criminal asked Wally to play Operation with him.

End Flashback

Thad rolled his eyes at the memory and smiled. His happiness was cut short as the News reported an attack on an office building by Captain Cold.

Looked like he would be alone tonight. Again.

-LINE BREAK-

Wally's POV

It was around midnight when the two heroes got home. Wally frowned when he realized this. Crime in Central City had risen over the last few weeks. Robberies, arson, and vandalism were at an all-time high. Keystone had a lot of crime, too, so he and his son were really busy.

The late time wasn't an issue. Speedsters didn't need much sleep. Couldn't get much sleep, really. Their bodies would starve to death after four (maybe five) hours. No, the sight before him was much worse than that.

After sending the brunette to bed, Wally checked on his other son. Thad was already fast asleep in bed. His face was a mixture of relaxation from sleep and sadness. The red head knew how his youngest must have felt since the crime rate rose. His parents were the type to be there for their son.

Wally felt terrible. Worse; he reminded himself of his father.

-LINE BREAK-

"Dick seemed amused when he discovered that you always come to me for parental advice."

"Yeah; probably is. But, hey, I need a big favor."

"…Yes?"

"Can you make a suit for Thad?"

"Wally, Thad's still adapting to his new environment. Letting him out into the streets before he's fully prepared…"

"I know, B! I just, I… I can't stand it! He's alone most of the time when he's not at school, and his teacher said she was worried that he's too antisocial! Hedoesn' ?"

A defeated sigh sounded on the other end of the phone. "The suit will be ready by Saturday. Pick it up Sunday."

"Thanks, Bruce. Night."

"Goodnight."

TBC…

That was longer than my last chapters, at least.

No suggestions on how the kids get along were given yet. I'll have the kids meet in the next chapter, so hurry if you have one.

Please review. Suggestions are welcomed.