Chapter Two

Gotham POV

Bruce sighed, leaning back in his chair, taking a sip of coffee as he read a new case file at the table. His sons were all here at the behest of Alfred as they are all required to be under one roof one weekend a month, no excuses, for family 'bonding'.

The radio was softly playing in the background, the radio station playing 90s style music when it was abruptly cut off.

"Sorry for the interruption to your 90s hit music but we have just been informed of an absolute tragedy to one of the nation's most famous faces." The male announcer said grimly. Bruce went over with his cup and turned it up, the radio having cut off the low hum of his sons voices and even Alfred had stepped into the room from the kitchen to hear what had happened.

"It has been confirmed as of five o'clock this morning, that billionaire Toni Stark of Stark Industries has been declared as MIA after an attack on the convoy she was apart of after her Afghanistan demonstration of the new missile that she invented. At this time, there is no information on if Stark is dead or alive. We will keep you updated as soon as we hear anything."

Bruce stood frozen as he heard the news of what had happened to his best friend. He turned his head to Alfred to see him similarly frozen in disbelief. His sons didn't know Toni and Bruce were close, and Bruce felt a pang in his chest as he searched through his memory on when he last spoke or saw her.

"Alfred."

"I'll call your secretary and have them cancel your meetings and let Mr Fox know that you will be unavailable for a bit. I'll meet you downstairs with a fresh pot of coffee."

"Thank you. Boys, family bonding will be cut short for me right now." He ignored how his sons shot him confused looks as his cellphone began ringing.

"Wayne."

"Did you hear?" Another one of his close friends, Oliver Queen, growled down the phone.

"I just did. Are you on your way over?"

"I am. I'm bringing the boys with, I'm sure my boys will be able to keep yours entertained enough."

"Good. I'll let Alfred know… Have you called Luthor?"

Queen grunted. "No, not yet. You know he is more her friend than ours."

"What about Rhodes? He would have been there with her."

Bruce descended into the cave, still ignoring the trail of boys behind him as they listened to Bruce's one sided conversation.

"Haven't even thought about him. I just saw it on the news and called you once I got over my shock. I'm packing right now."

"I'll see you in a few hours."

Bruce hung up as he sat in front of the bat computer.

"Bruce, what's going on?" Dick asked puzzled.

"Don't worry about it. Queen is going to be here by tonight with Roy and Ray and will be staying for a few days. He's assisting me on a new priority case. The other cases we have going on the four of you as well as Barbara are going to have to investigate with Roy and Ray."

"B, you are really freaking us out. What is going on?" Tim asked.

Bruce sighed. "Our best friend is missing right now. Queen is coming here to help me search for her. That is all that you are getting from me."

Bruce turned his complete attention back onto the computer as he began to type. He wanted to get a start on this before Queen arrived.

Star City POV

Just like Bruce had been, Oliver was relaxing on his couch with Roy and Ray all of them enjoying their breakfast as they watched the morning news. It had just started back up after a commercial break when the words 'breaking news' came up.

The two male news reporter had somber expressions on their faces.

"It is with heavy hearts that we come to you all with this announcement just released from the White House. Toni Stark, of Stark Industries, has been pronounced MIA after a weapons demonstration in Afghanistan. Her convoy was attacked, leaving multiple soldiers dead and wounded, with no Stark in sight. As of right now, no demands have been issued nor any other updates on her disappearance. Once we have an update, we will be updating you all. Our hearts go out to Stark's loved ones and those of the soldiers that were with her."

Oliver was frozen as was his mind. He didn't know what to do.

Toni, his best friend Toni, was missing? Most likely dead or captured?

"Oliver, what's wrong?" Roy asked.

His voice jarred Oliver into action. "One of you call Dinah and inform her that she will have to patrol Star without us for a few days. And pack."

"Where are we going?"

"Gotham."

Oliver sped out of the room and pulled his phone out, calling Bruce. He needed to make sure that he wasn't in the middle of nightmare.

Don't worry, Toni, we'll find you.

Metropolis POV

Lex Luthor had already been at the office - even though it was Sunday - when he got the call on his phone.

"Luthor." Lex answered, very few had his personal cell number. Most called his office phone.

"Luthor, its Bruce."

"What do you want?" Although the three male billionaires had no love for each other, they all knew that they held special places in their mutual best friend's heart and so tried to avoid antagonizing the other if they could.

"Have you heard the news?"

"No, I don't laze around on Sunday mornings to watch the news."

"Maybe you should have. Queen and I are going to be doing what we can on our end, it would be better for us to share what we find."

"Wayne, what is going on?"

"Toni is missing. Her convoy in Afghanistan was attacked and she is now presumed dead or captured."

Lex's heart stopped. No, not Toni.

"I'll work with both of you. I'll bring you what I find tomorrow."

"We'll do the same… We'll find her, Luthor. She has three very determined best friends with a lot of money ready for whatever is needed to bring her home."

Luthor didn't say anything as they hung up. He put his head in his hands as his mind raced.

One thing he was in agreement with Queen and Wayne was that he would do anything to make sure Toni returned home.

Malibu POV

Bryan sighed as he leaned back in his seat as the team of bodyguards of Toni Stark began to plan for when Toni returned later that week.

Their conversation got interrupted by Bryan's phone ringing.

He saw that it was Happy calling. "Happy, what can I do for you?"

"Toni's missing. Her convoy was hit and now they can't find her."

"Send me everything that you have on the situation." Bryan ordered before hanging up and turning his attention onto the others.

"What is it?"

"Toni has been captured in Afghanistan. Happy is sending over what they have so far. In the meantime, reach out to any contacts you have over there. We're gonna find her and bring her home."