Tim POV

"This is your fault Todd, you were too slow"

"Faster than you Demon brat"

"If I had been in charge of the case we'd already captured the Spider and know his secrets. Due to your and Drakes incompetence we have neither and now he knows he's being watched"

Tim replied "The assignment was to watch the target not engage."

"-TT-"

Jason bickered with Damian while Tim internally fumed in his chair. He would retaliate but he's long since realised that ignoring Robin does cease the problem but it does limit the damage. His range was too far for physically damage but the boy had a sharp tongue and used it willingly.

"Little brothers-"

"But out Dickface"

"That's not very nice Jaybird"

"Yeah? How about you go cry about it."

"Your still pissed about that other case."

"Yeah I am. You got a problem with it."

"Boys"

With one word from Bruce all parties shut up waiting for a new command.

Jason instantly pissed about Robin training

"Fuck this I'm going on patrol."

"Jaybird wait I'll go with you"

Hood ran off with Wing following close behind.

"Robin return to cave"

"Father I-"

"Now Robin. Your still benched."

The gremlin looked enraged but followed his father's directions, getting on his motorbike to return home.

"Red Robin"

"Yeah 'B'"

"Figure out who took Spider-man, and where said parties our now."

Tim muted the channel knowing oracle will inform him of anything big happening. Before the sound cut off he could just here B chastise Hood and Wing to bicker on a private chat. Tim pulled up Spider-man's security camera feed to find the audio functioning but the picture completely lost. Rolling back the footage he re-watched the spiders return to his absence.

'Something is bothering me about Spider it seems too connected, like he's woven a web around us and were stuck unable to see the whole picture. The link to Parker is strong. Is he really just the photographer?' He hummed to himself. The image shows the first camera being knocked out. Pausing the footage he rewinds and slows down the speed to frame by frame. The mid frame revealed a red figure with horns.

"I Guess that's DareDevil." He mutters aloud

'What connection does he have to Spiderman?'

20 minutes of research later, Robin returns to the Cave.

The brat had an air of hostility. He stomped into the cave purposely avoiding the showers to come irritate Tim. He stands behind Tim, glowering at his back probably imagining a sword through it. He spins in the chair to face Damian. Their eyes met in a show of dominance neither willing to submit. Tim sighed then addressed the boy.

"What do you want gremlin?"

Ignoring his question like usual Damian built himself up for a rant. His eyes flickered threatenly.

"This is your fault"

"How is this my fault. Your just lucky to be allowed out of your cage for tonight."

The Brat growled, ruffling his feathers in agitation. 'its almost cute… almost. I wonder how many fingers id lose if I noggied him.'

"No you jeopardised my position with father knowing the consequences would protect your interests."

"Wait. You think I told Bruce about your suspension because I feared you'd get my case?"

Damian glared at Tim but fidgeted slightly.

"I am more capable-"

"No Damian, no. I didn't tell Bruce to protect my case. I told him because its important that he knows his son is being bullied at school."

"I'm not… I'm not being bulled."

"Oh really, I know you wouldn't risk our secret for no good reason. So, either you were defending yourself or someone else. which is it?"

"They were upsetting Collin."

"Your Friend…"

"-TT-. Those weak imbeciles decided he was vulnerable due to being adopted."

"Hmmm"

"What!"

"Nothing. Go shower and change. Alfred will have something for you upstairs."

Damian haughtily walked to the showers.

Tim mutters to himself "Guess the brat has emotions after all."

Tim turned back to the monitor, yawned and lifted up an unfortunately empty coffee mug. 'shit.' He looked around the cave hoping Alfred would miraculously turn up with coffee. When the man did not mysteriously appear, he sighed standing up to go retrieve more on his own. Finally returning to his seat he became engrossed in his research once more.

…

"Master Timothy, I've been speaking for quite some time"

"Sorry Alfred, I was thinking."

"I am aware. Perhaps it is time for some much-required rest."

"If you're tired…"

foolishly in my sleep deprivation I started to sass Alfred.' Alfred started to raise an eyebrow in response. Backtracking he apologised.

"Sorry Alfred"

"We both know I'm referring to you Master Timothy. To bed with you"

"Alfred I've got to look through this footage. I'm so close to something I just need to prove it."

"And I'm sure you will after a minimum of six hours sleep."

"Alfred" Tim let slip a childish whine.

"No excuses young man."

Tim sighed getting up, he switched the monitor onto sleep mode.

The cave alarm set off as Jason entered on his bike.

"Jason? You're here."

"Well its not like he's here. Hey Alfie, mind fixing me up?"

"Master Jason what have you done to yourself now?"

"Just a tiny cut on my arm."

"Tiny I'm sure. At least you made the sensible decision to acquire medical attention."

Jay hopped onto the med bay bed while Alfred retrieved the necessary equipment for stitching up a wound. Tim walked over to Jay staring at his eyes.

"Whatcha staring at replacement?"

"You've got a concussion, at least a mild one to moderate."

"Damn tattletale"

"Master Jason, I can't believe you rode the bike here in this condition."

"Well believe it Alfie"

"You must be concussed cause you just sassed Alfred."

"I do believe that is the case master Timothy. I also remember sending you off to bed."

"But don't you need my assistance with Jason?"

"I can manage just fine, no more excuses. off to bed with you."

Tim sullenly slunk away with Jason's snickering behind him. the only thing that prevented Jason from commenting would be Alfred's look.

Jason POV

'Pfft replacement got sent to bed like a kid staying up past bedtime. I guess he is still a kid.' Alfred finished the last immaculate stitch and wrapped up his head.

"Thanks Alfie, gotta be off now. Things top blow up, people to maim."

"That I'm sure, but with your current injuries I must insist you remain at the manor."

"Now Alfie, I might come 'round' when B man is out but I'm not staying."

"It is not under debate. As you found it amusing with your younger brother you can join him in staying at the manor tonight."

Jason turned looking for a viable exit putting up a show of resistance. Only a show though.

"Fiiinnee I'll stay."

"Wonderful would you like me to set up a guest bedroom."

"Yeah sure, thanks. I'm going to shower."

"Excellent I'll let Master Bruce know his sons are all home for the night."

"All of us? What about dickie bird?"

"I have no doubt hell be here shortly. Even if he planned to return to Bludhaven once he realised your all here he will no doubt ably sleep here as well."

"Yeah that does sound like him. wouldn't dare miss out on brotherly bonding" Jason replied in a sarcastic voice.

He turned away and stride into the showers.

….

Three hours later, Narrator POV

Alfred of course was right, Dick had returned with Bruce both leaving the cave to go sleep. Dick clearly excited to have all of his brothers under one roof. The cave sat in silence until Tim's monitors sleep mode expired set only for 4 hours he usual sleeping schedule.

The last functional camera in Spider-man's safe house turned on. A figure had triggered the motion sensors. A women's body shape could just be made out in the darkness, lit up only by the fraction of lunar light cast through the window.

The women inspected the room finding blood on the floor and taking a sample. She twisted noticing the camera when the focus shifted for a clearer image. She stalked up to the lens taking it apart finding it to be the bats signature tech. she pivoted on one foot lifting the other into a harsh kick destroying the last camera, but not before the image cleared showing her black suit and vivid red hair.

Authors Comment:

Hiya guys long time no see. I'm still writing it may take me a long time but I promise I won't give up yet. Thanks for the support. So, defenders, I love them but there not going to be apart of this story, at least not for a while. I have referenced Jessica Jones already and I do hope to include her more. Side effects; there isn't anything with tectonic plates but I'm going for the social issues. Perhaps a little villain controversy or even partnerships. I'll just have to see. Thanks for reading.