Chapter Six:

"It's always a warehouse", Robin thought grumpily to himself, "Almost as overdone as the whole 'Bat' prefix."

He was sprinting towards the warehouse the speedster had ducked into a few minutes before. Though he couldn't entirely blame Wally for his location choice, Dick admitted it wouldn't have been the worst thing in the world if Wally had chosen a more comfortable place to run into. Say, a building with heating? Or, better yet, a place that didn't have such an open floor plan? However, an open floor plan would be good news for Wally, because as he would have put it, he would have had 'room to move'. Great.

Still though, was it too much to ask for a simple sixty-degree average?

But as Robin finally made his way inside, he decided he would have been more than happy to simply have an actual lighting system. The place was dark, like someone had switched the world to black and white. What little light had come managed to infiltrate the building was white moonlight, and the rest was filled with shadow. He felt like he was in some old detective movie.

Robin flicked a glance around the room.

It was just like any other warehouse, which meant it fit every cliché one could ever hope to imagine. Such as the low hanging ropes that extended from old pulley systems on the ceiling, musty floors, a wide excess of empty crates and rat dropping, and windows that were close to the ceiling so they didn't offer any possible escape. In the back, he could even see old fashioned conveyer belts. Geez, all it was missing was a tilted "Warning" sign here and there and it'd look like a scene from a school play that had tried way too hard.

However, Robin soon noticed that the signs were not the only thing missing from sight. Wally wasn't anywhere in sight.

"KF, you in here?" Robin called in a moderately loud tone, "Here, KF, KF, KF!"
The room remained silent, and Robin sighed. Yeah…calling Wally like a house pet wouldn't have worked even if he were awake.

"I'll buy lunch!"

Nothing. Robin sighed. Usually an offer like that would have brought his friend running.

"Dude, if you have vibrated out of here, I'm going to…to make you come up with the new 'Bat' prefix." Robin threatened, still glancing around the room.

Robin was suddenly very thankful that Wally wasn't awake to receive his weak-ended threat. He would have never heard the end of it. In fact Wally would've probably been-

Laughter filled the room, and Robin stood stock still before growing tense with and alert with dread.

Just. Perfect.

"Is that the best threat you have, Boy Blunder? And here was I, oh so very impressed with your extensive intellect. Haha!" Joker's voice echoed, and Robin's eyes narrowed, though they continued searching.

The Joker laughed again, seeing Robin was not able to spot him from his shadowy hiding place.

"Though I agree. The 'Bat' thing does seem to be getting a bit tiresome," The man conceited, "But you just gotta love the classics, don't ya?"

Robin finally spotted Joker standing on a high platform above his head, his gloved hands holding him steady as he leaned forward on the railing, a mischievous grin on his too-pale face. Robin lifted his hand to his communicator, patching a quick feed to Bruce while trying to ignore Joker's horrid taste in 'fashion'. That suit was just nasty.

"Batman, I found Joker." Robin informed the Batman.

"Where?"

"I'd say dancing on the edge of insanity, but I don't think that's what you're going for. We're off Kingston Street-"

Joker seemed to piece the conversation together and looked offended, "Dancing? Haha! Boy, I took the plunge long ago! Is that Batsy? Tell him I said hello, would you? Our last visit was cut short." Joker drabbled on.

Robin frowned, "As I was saying, he's in the warehouse off of Kingston-"

"Tell him I said hi!"

"Off of Kingston Street-"

"Tell him!"

Robin growled to himself, "Off Kingston Street and North Camerwood Aven-"

"Tell him! Go on!"

"Fine!" Robin yelled at the green haired man, who grinned widely and gestured for Robin to continue.

"What is it Robin?" Batman asked dryly, slightly irritated his ward seemed to be so flustered at giving something as simple as a location.

"Joker says hello." Robin said tiredly, and Batman furrowed his brow.

Silence seemed to dangle in the air a while.

"I know." Robin replied in the same unenthusiastic tone when his mentor didn't respond, "I know. Anyway, I'm going to catch a certain speedster."

"Keep updating your status." Was all Bruce said before disconnecting, "I'll be there soon. Hold him until then."

Robin took his hand away from his ear and then glanced back up a Joker.

"I'd love to stay and chat, but I'm busy."

Joker smiled in that creepy way that made a smile seem not quite as friendly as the gesture should be.

"Busy, eh, Boy Blunder?" Joker hopped down instantly, hitting the ground heavily with his flat-footed shows. Robin winced for the man, knowing it probably would have hurt his knees, but Joker only laughed.

Robin wasn't exactly comfortable with Joker now being on the same floor as him. He pulled out his grappling hook, palming it in one and carefully.

"Yeah."

Joker smiled again, his bright lips as red as a baboon butt.

"I notice you haven't left. You waiting for Batsy?"

"Um, yeah."

Suddenly the Joker lunged, running like a drunkard in Robin's direction. Robin ducked out of the way, frowning. Joker turned around again, finding to have misjudged his initial attack and now seeing he was a good six feet away from Robin. Which was fine. He had very large feet. He was, after all, a clown. A Joker.

"Haha! Keeping you on your toes, Bird Boy!" Joker grinned, before a curious look spread across his face, "So, I saw you when you came in. You're looking for the Flash brat?"

Robin set his face, still wary, "Nope."

"So then, KF stands for what? Kidney Failure? Kitty Flatulence?"

Robin made a disgusted expression, "Eww. No."

"So it must be Kid Flash." Joker reasoned, "After all, I've seen him around Gotham tonight."

Robin groaned inwardly, "You're a delusional clown. I don't care what you've seen."

Joker grinned, "Good logic there, Blunder Boy, but I know you're looking for him. So, what's Baby Flash gotten himself into?"

Robin felt a flash of irritation, "Nothing."

"So I suppose it's just a large game of tag? Are you it?"

"We aren't playing tag." Robin objected, his eyes narrowing. This is why he didn't like the Joker.

All of a sudden Joker's demeanor changed and he whipped out a knife, stoking the sharp end almost lovingly. Robin decided he'd been wrong – that was why he hated the Joker.

"So let's start. I'm it." Joker announced, his voice dark and light at the same time. Freak.

The Joker lunged, and Robin tensed, ready. But he didn't get a chance.

Before Robin could blink, Joker was suddenly on the ground, his eyes wide.

"What was that?" the clown gasped, but he and Robin had already spotted a muddy footprint on the Joker's suit. A Wally sized footprint.

Robin smirked at the clown but then looked around the room, keeping an eye out for his friend.

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Author's Note: Man – I'm just so booked right now….Phew. Okay, I'll try to have another chapter up soon. Also, I'm working on a more serious story right now on the side. Also, I really want to thank all my reviewers and readers right now for being so patient and supportive. It really means a lot to me…That sounds so gushy. Anywho, on to the mailbag!

SNEAK-PEAK BECAUSE OF MY LONG WAIT: Let's just say that Wally and the Joker have some conflict…

Author's Mailbag

Kandy Kaylor: Random burst of laughter make everything better. Ask the Joker. ;)

DayDreamingOfYou: Hmm…I honestly don't know. And you know what? I feel awful for Robin. His prefix obsession must really be set on edge when he lives with the Batman, LOL

Bat-Dove: Hmmmm…..(grins)

Kyer: *evil grin* Why thank you! Seriously though, Robin must carry around some serious grade-A Batshame for that revealing number. And I love stories like that too, the one's that show even the BATMAN can take a hit or two from time to time. I will love him forever, but seriously. Anyway, I smiled throughout you're review, and even laughed at the mention of Robin's fine clothing. LOL. Legit.

FallenHope-Angel: I know right? Tonight is just NOT their night.

RowanFall: More action in the next chapter. *evil grin*

Esmerelda 2.0: Wow, thanks! I bet it's happened…

KaliAnn: But that's what makes him just so darn loveable!

GhostDog: Personally, this has happened to me before (not the same topic, but still.), so it had to go in here at some point! And yeah, I've seen that episode! It's awesome.

JanelleL: You know me. You saw it coming! LOL

Perfectly Strange: I will! Thank you! I'm glad you think this is funny!

PrettyKitty: *High-five* Yes! Got it UP! In your face, busy schedule! IN YOUR FACE!

LyndseyRyder: I Am SOOO glad you felt that way! Also, if Flash DID have gadgets, you can bet he'd do the same thing, for the sole purpose of making fun of the Bat, LOL. Also, I talked to Robin. He's pretty final on the year.

EvrAnge: Thank you! *smile*

Asdf: Awww! Thank you! This is my first time going to deep with Robin here…Thanks for letting me know he's IC

Carry99: Batman will probably NEVER want to call the Batman…

Jedi-Padawan14: Thank you! And personally, I really think Batman should just call the Fl- *Batman glares* Never mind…

XxUnspokenTruthxX: DID I MISS YOU? Oh my gosh, I'm SO sorry! It won't happen again, promise! And thanks for the luck – I got an 'A' on almost every one of 'em! (The finals)

Whereintheworld: Dude, that is some serious boredom hitting on there! What DO you get to do? And thanks! I'm a huge Robin lover too! (But I will love Wally forever.)

Lilmissfashoinista: LOL, I loved how you were like "I'm gonna pull a JennaMarbles here…" – THAT was a win! Also, yes. Ranting IS fun.

JustJanelle: That's a good point! I hadn't even thought of it before you mentioned it, but the prefix issue should really go on the show. If it did, I would laugh so hard!

Ranger Sage: Hmm, I kinda want a dramatic entrance now…*can't think of anything* Um…ANWAY, thank you! LOL.

Adoglover5: That's it. There will be Blackmail. *evil grin* Also, if I had Batman's car…I would drive until the wheels fell off.

Midnight Glaze: So maby compliments at once! Really, that means a ton! Thanks a bunch! And I'll try to keep up updating at a regular speed.

DemonUntilDeath: I love how you described the Batman – "Proud and silent. Really silent." I don't know why, but I read that and just started laughing.

Sweevil to the Heart: Glad you liked that Batman got pulled over! This is a bit random…but what's a sweevil?