Stepping Up

Robin Returns

"Are you sure you want to do this, Dick?" Kaldur asked.

"Yes. I'm the only one who can. I'll make up some story about losing my communicator in the forest and it taking a while to get out. They'll believe me, I'll get to the Watchtower, grab Roy and leave. What could go wrong?"

"Then safe journey my friend. I will hold down the base until you return."

Dick put on his old uniform. He was once again Robin; it would be the last time. He smeared himself with some mud, gave himself some grass stains, and did everything in his power to make himself look like he had spent the last week living in the jungle.

He had Zatanna transport him magically to a small town outside the jungle he had been sent to before this mess occurred. From there, it was a simple matter of finding a telephone to contact the Lords.

It was amazing how fast they got there. Batman was all over him at once, making sure there were no cuts, bruises, broken bones, or anything else. After every Lord member had hugged him at least twice, they headed to the Watchtower.

"So, what'd I miss?" he asked.

"We were searching for you. Yesterday we found Speedy. He was caught breaking into Wayne Tower," Batman replied.

"What? Roy's still alive? Can I see him? Maybe he knows what happened to everyone else!"

"We thought that to, but he hasn't said a word. He's been working on shielding his mind, so Martian Manhunter can't get in to find out."

"Maybe I can get something out of him. We were really close."

"Maybe, but right now I'm happy to have you back. You look like you could use a hot meal and a shower before bed. You can talk to him tomorrow."

"Yes sir."

He was ushered into a shower as soon as he got to the Watchtower. Food was shoved at him, but the Lords seemed content to leave the questions until after he had slept. Back at his old room, he laid on the bed, thinking through his plan.

Hold on Roy, I'm almost there.

So, as I sit here typing up the fourth chapter of this, I realize I haven't posted anything today. It's insanely late, it's almost tomorrow, but still, I think I should give y'all something. I hope you like it, let me know if you do.

Have a crash day,

Shadow