Being brought up to the Watchtower for the first time was an experience itself. Robin stared around himself, gaping, as heroes of all kinds walked by him. He was somewhat hidden in Batman's cape, gripping the man's hand tightly—somewhat out of shyness, somewhat out of excitement. The few Leaguers who noticed the boy behind the cape smiled sweetly at him while giving Batman a smirk.

Unfortunately, none of Dick's brothers or sisters came with them. Batman was insistent that Dick come alone to be introduced as all the others had been. Dick had heard Stephanie mutter about Batman not trusting them to not destroy the place. Timmy had muttered back that people always stared when the whole Batfamily was together on the Watchtower. Dick wasn't sure which person was right.

Batman led Dick into the meeting room. Superman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Flash, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan, not John Stewart), Green Arrow, and Black Canary were all there, sitting at the table. Robin's jaw dropped even further as he fell back against Batman's leg. Batman caught him easily and rested a hand on his shoulder.

"Hey, Bats!" Flash rushed over and ran around Batman. "Where's the little guy? Didn't you say you were bringing him today?"

Batman resisted the urge to sigh. "He's here. Robin, come out now."

Slowly, Robin inched his way out of Batman's cape but still keeping a tight grip on it. He couldn't help but stare at Superman (his most favorite superhero of all time, much to Bruce's displeasure). Superman gave him a smile, and Robin couldn't hold it in anymore. He let go of Batman's cape and ran over to Superman.

"Hi, Superman! I'm Robin! I've been wanting to meet you for a long, long time, but Batman always said it wasn't the right time so when he said I would get to meet everybody I was really excited! Will you take me flying sometime? I love flying, and I've always wanted to go! Have you really traveled around the world so quickly that you reversed the Earth's spin and it went back in time? That doesn't seem physically possible and I've been listening to Timmy talk a lot about science stuff! Can you—"

"Robin, that's enough."

Robin snapped his mouth shut and grinned sheepishly at Batman. "Sorry."

Wonder Woman approached him next and bent down. "Hello, little warrior. I am Wonder Woman, but you may call me Diana."

Robin stared at her for a moment before remembering his manners and sticking his hand out. "I'm Robin!" He suddenly bit his lip and looked at Batman, unsure whether or not he could say his real name. Batman nodded, and Dick turned back to her. "But you can call me Dick!"

Green Arrow snorted but stopped when Black Canary elbowed him in the side. She stepped forward and kneeled. "It's very nice to meet you, Robin. I'm Black Canary."

One by one, each of the Leaguers introduced themselves. With each introduction, Dick was able to reign himself in a little more, but he still couldn't help but grin widely. He was meeting the greatest superheroes in the world! Including Superman!

Batman was a little ways away from the group. Robin was always shy around new people at first. He usually opened up pretty quickly once he got to know them though.

Batman suddenly felt eyes watching him. His eyes narrowed as he glanced around the room, stopping on the door. It was cracked open just enough for someone to peek in. He glared at the door, knowing who was behind it.

Robin looked over at Batman and, noticing his glare, looked at the door. He gasped excitedly and bolted for the door, surprising the Leaguers. The door opened, and Robin leaped into Shadowbat's waiting arms. Robin shoved his face just under Shadowbat's jaw and wrapped his arms around his neck.

"You're here!" Robin pulled away to beam at his brother. "Are the others here?"

"No." Shadowbat rumbled. "It's just me."

Robin suddenly frowned. "But I thought Batman said you couldn't come?"

"I did say that." Batman was suddenly in front of them, glaring at Shadowbat, who glared right back. The other Leaguers approached warily.

"Hello, Shadowbat. It is good to see you again." Wonder Woman said. Shadowbat turned his glare on the Leaguers before looking back at Batman.

"I don't trust them with him."

"Hey!" Green Lantern protested. "We're heroes, aren't we? We wouldn't hurt the kid."

"You lost Kid Bat."

"That kid is really good at hiding." They had been told not to play hide n' seek with the second Kid Bat, but Jason had been insistent. And who could resist a child's puppy dog eyes? They should have known he would be just as good at hiding as his mentor.

"Be nice, Shadowbat." Robin patted Shadowbat's cheek. He hopped down from the man's arms and took his hand. If anyone else had done it, Damian would have immediately let go, but that would upset Robin, and nobody liked upsetting Robin. Robin led him over to Superman, and Shadowbat resisted the urge to groan. He hated all of the Leaguers, minus a few he tolerated, such as Black Canary. Superman was one of the ones he hated the most.

Superman was also Robin's favorite superhero. It didn't help that Alfred bought Dick Superman merchandise whenever he was annoyed with him or Father. This only caused Shadowbat to hate Superman more.

As Robin started chatting at Superman, Shadowbat resigned himself to a long day. It was his fault—he had gone to the Watchtower to look after the boy when he was told strictly not to—but it was worth it. He was the only one who could truly protect the boy.

"This was the best day ever." Dick gushed as Bruce tucked him into bed.

Bruce smiled. "Yeah?"

Dick nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah! I met Superman! And the Justice League!"

"I'm glad you enjoyed it, chum." Bruce ran a hand through Dick's hair.

Dick smiled. "I'm glad Dami was there too. He needs to get out more."

Bruce chuckled, knowing that Damian was currently standing outside the door and could hear everything Dick said.

"Next time, can everyone come?" Dick pouted up at Bruce. "I missed them today."

"Yeah, chum. They can come next time. I just wanted you to meet them by yourself. Everyone else did."

"But it's not as fun! We coulda played games!"

Bruce thought back to when the League had lost Jason during hide n' seek. "Next time. As long as it's not hide n' seek. I'm afraid they're not very good at that game."

Dick grinned. "That's 'cause they don't play with us!"

Bruce chuckled again. "Maybe you should teach them some time."

Dick giggled. "But then it wouldn't be fun 'cause they'd always find us."

Bruce ran his hand through Dick's hair one more time as he smiled. "All right, chum. I think it's time you go to sleep now."

Dick pouted. "'Kay. Night, Bruce." Dick looked over at the door and called out. "Night, Dami!"

There was a pause before a rumbled 'good night, Richard' sounded behind the door. Dick giggled and closed his eyes. Bruce turned the nightlight on and turned Dick's lamp off. He closed Dick's door quietly and found Damian still standing in the hallway.

"You went against my orders and came up to the Watchtower." Damian glared at Bruce.

"I don't trust them."

Bruce sighed. "You never have."

"They're imbeciles. If they can't even keep track of Jason, they have no hope of being able to take care of Richard, especially in battle."

"That won't be happening for a while."

Damian raised his chin. "It will never happen if I have anything to say about it." He glanced at the door and narrowed his eyes. "Especially that blundering Kryptonian."

Bruce quirked an eyebrow. "I don't think Dick would like that."

Damian turned and started walking to his room. "He'll get over it eventually. We are the best, after all, not that idiot."

Bruce couldn't help but smirk as Damian went into his room for the night. It seemed Damian was more annoyed by Dick's choice of favorite superhero than he was.

He did hope Damian was right about changing Dick's mind though. He could only take so much Superman merchandise in his manor.

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