I'm back with another Batman fanfic! I got inspired to write this from the episodes 'The Devil's Fingers' and 'The Dead Ringers' and the song Iridescent by Linkin Park, that's where I got the title for this fanfic. I recommend you go listen to it! Please enjoy.

Disclaimer, I don't own Batman (Sadly)

It was a marvellous day in Gotham City and rather quiet at the Wayne residence.

Aunt Harriet and Alfred were out running errands, Bruce was in his study studying some important documents and Dick was on a camping trip with his class from school. It was a five day long trip, only two more days left. Since it was trip out into the wilderness, Bruce was unable to contact his ward if Batman and Robin were needed but at least Batman was available, he could survive without Robin for a bit if any criminal decided to strike.

Meanwhile in the Gotham City's Police Headquarters, Commissioner Gordon slammed down the phone and turned to Chief O'Hara with an angry look on his face.

"The Joker. He's attacked a group of school kids that were on a camping trip"

"The Devil you say" O'Hara replied just as angry as the Commissioner was.

"He set off a small bomb and knockout gas. One student managed to escape and alert someone but I'm afraid we may have casualties"

Chief O'Hara removed his hat in respect "Those poor children. The Joker has no heart"

The Commissioner nodded slowly in agreement "We need to alert the parents of the children but first..."

They both eyed up the red phone on the other side of the room and quickly went over to it. "Let's hope our caped crusaders aren't on a trip as well" Commissioner Gordon said pushing the button on the phone.

Back at the Wayne residence the infamous red phone in the study started beeping. Bruce looked up from his papers and dropped them onto the table so he could pick up the phone "Yes Commissioner?" He said in his Batman voice.

"Batman! It's the Joker again. He's got my blood boiling. He's attack a group of children"

Bruce hesitated to answer. Deep down he had a feeling of dread. "I'm on my way Commissioner"

Bruce put down the phone and flipped the switch to open the bookcase. He jogged to the pole and slid down it. Once in his cowl and cape, he jumped into the Batmobile and raced to police headquarters with that sense of dread growing by the second.

He marched into the Commissioner's office where he was greeted by Gordon and O'Hara.

"What's going on Commissioner?" Batman inquired

"Like I said Batman. The Joker has attacked a group of students. They are on a camping trip in the woods on the outskirts of Gotham city."

Batman clenched his fists as his heart sped up, Dick was on that trip. "Any news from them? Are they all alright?"

"I haven't heard much from them which is very worrying. Some police officers are on their way there now. The only information I know is that a bomb went off and also knockout gas. No idea how big of an explosion it was. I fear the worst, Batman" The commissioner sighed.

"That black hearted devil!" Batman roared, surprising both commissioner Gordon and Chief O'Hara. "I'll head there right away" Batman turned to leave.

"No Robin today then?" Chief O'Hara noticed.

Batman stopped in his tracks and turned around to face the two men. "He is otherwise occupied at this present moment" Batman turned to leave again and raced down to the Batmobile. He got in and cursed under his breath as he started the engine. "Please be ok, Dick. I'm on my way old chum" And with that, Batman sped off towards the campsite.