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Chapter 2

Batman and Robin watched as the four criminals wandered from sight only moments later, toward the Gotham City National Bank. Batman and Robin trailed them silently, watching them disappear through the front doors. From what Robin could see, it looked as though The Joker and The Riddlers men had been there prior and had set off some knock out gas. Batman took his rope from his belt and threw the bat half up. It caught and Batmand and Robin began to climb, not wanting to just walk in and get taken out by the gas. Finally they made it to the top and they were able to look in through a large glass pane but could not hear everything that was being said. They watched the dasterdly villians as they unfolded a map and started pointing out various parts in Gotham City. Robin's eyes widened when he saw The Joker put a small Jack in the Box on the map and gas emerged from it. When the smoke cleared, the Villians were gone. Robin was confused.

"How did they know we were here Batman?"

Batman looked around and spotted a small camera sitting on some bricks.

"It seems they knew we would be here somehow and they have set up this device to watch all movement."

Robin looked at it.

"Should we take it back to the batcave?"

Batman nodded and they climbed back down to the batmobile. Once they were safely inside they drove toward the batcave. Batman, once again, noticed that his young ward had barely spoken. He sighed. Once they had the villians behind bars, he could talk to Dick more freely. Maybe Dick would confide in him, then again it was a possibility that he may not. Batman pulled into the entrance of the batcave, looking over at his friend who seemed lost looking out the window. The batmobile finally parked and they got out to analyze the camera on the computer. Batman was not able to get any clear images, but a riddle appeared.

"What can be old and new at the same time?"

Robin groaned.

"Another riddle? It doesn't even make sense Batman."

Batman reread the riddle, then looked over at the batmobile.

" Its a car. It can be old with a new smell."

Robin turned to the batmobile as well.

"They could have done something to it."

Robin slowly approached the vehicle, which suddenly made a wheezing type sound. No sooner had Batman opened his mouth to tell Robin they shouldn't get too close until they know for certain,when the batmobile suddenly exploded. Batman coughed because of the smoke and when he saw it clear, there lay Robin unconcious.

TBC...

(no character death, so no worries)