That Fateful Mission
Chapter 1
There was a major crime spree going on, and it turned out Scarecrow was the brain behind the capers. Batman, Robin, and Cardinal were very stressed as they could not figure out who was helping the Scarecrow. There was always ice around the entry point, but they trio had ruled out Mr. Freeze as he was in Arkham. There had to be someone crazy enough that would actually want to work with Scarecrow.
Batman and the 10-year-old twins were in the Batcave, and trying to go through all the files they had.
"Batman, I've checked all the city's records, and according to them, there's no other villains based in Gotham that can use ice like that." Cardinal said, as she continued looking at the Batcomputer.
"Aren't there three other ice villains across the country?" Robin asked as the thought about what he had seen in the Justice League's files.
"How did you … you've been in the League's files again, haven't you." Batman said, as he realized what the acrobat had done.
"Hey, if I'm going to be the one hacking into security systems on patrol, I need to practice on the Batcomputer, since you change the code all the time." Robin said, not with a defensive tone, but his normal one.
"Well from now on, you only practice your hacking when I'm down here, understand." Batman stated in his usual Dark Knight tone.
Robin nodded; then Batman went to the Batcomputer, and started typing to get into the files. The Dark Knight was looking at the four known ice villains files, and then he turned to the twins.
"Killer Frost wouldn't want to deal with anyone like Scarecrow; Icicle Sr. is in Belle Rev Penitentiary; that just leaves Captain Cold. If I know him well enough, Flash will follow Cold right to Gotham." Batman said as a slight tone of annoyance.
"Doesn't he know that you don't allow any other heroes in Gotham? Cardinal asked, knowing Batman's main rule with the League.
"He'll still come, seeing as one of his Rouges in here." Batman said, and with that, he headed over to the Batmobile.
The twins followed, and each got on their own cycles. The three vehicles sped out of the cave, and went to see if they could track down Scarecrow and Captain Cold.
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Secluded Warehouse
Two figures were standing by a table and emptying bags onto it, revealing their haul for the night, 700,000 dollars in stolen gems.
"This is much better than working in Central City." The shorter of the two said.
"Here in Gotham, Captain Cold, anything is possible, as long as you don't get caught by the Bat." The taller of them said.
"Well, with our plan, Scarecrow, if that sorry trio of heroes starts to interfere, we'll take them out of the game." Cold said as he started to chuckle.
"I'm telling you; don't underestimate the Bat, or those brats of his." Scarecrow said, and with that, the two headed to the special bedrooms in the warehouse, which was an old storage area that had security 24 hours a day, so the bedrooms were necessary.
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The trio was still patrolling the city, but the twins didn't see why they were continuing. Just as the older twin, Cardinal was about to ask, they heard two different swooshes, and went to investigate. The twins were in front of the Batmobile on their bikes, and catching up quickly with two blurs.
"Batman, I thought Jay retired from being Flash." Robin said into his comm. link.
"He did, but Barry has been talking about how he had a sidekick now." Batman said, filling in his partners in crime fighting. "Cardinal, can you put of a firewall about 20 yards out?"
"Sure thing." Cardinal responded, and with that, she sped up her bike, when she was close enough, she kept one hand on the throttle, and then with her other hand, she created a fireball and threw it.
When the fireball was close to the distance Batman has requested, she moved her hand and concentrated on making the fireball into a fire wall. The fire controlling young heroine then kept her concentration up, and when the blurs were close to the wall, they stopped. The Batmobile and two cycles came to a quick stop, and the occupants of each got off/out.
"Yo Bats, what's with the wall, if you wanted me to stop, you just had to get me on my comm. Link." The taller of the two said as he turned around.
"You know my rules, Flash; no other superheroes in my town unless I ask for them." Batman said as he gave the speedster the batglare.
"Look, Captain Cold is here, and he's my villain. That's why the kid and I here came to Gotham." Flash said as he pointed to the teenager that was dressed almost like himself.
"So, we have a Flash Jr. huh." Robin stated as he looked at the new kid to the game.
"It's Kid Flash, so who are you supposed to be." The red headed teen said as he folded his arms over his chest.
"Wally, these are my partners Robin and Cardinal." Batman said, and at that name 'Wally', Kid Flash's jaw dropped.
"Howdidyouknow, Imeancomeon." (1) Kid Flash said but the twins didn't understand a word he said.
"I know about your uncle's identity, so technically, it was a simple matter of deduction." Batman said as he looked from Flash to Kid Flash.
"So not fair. I guess I get to know all three of yours then." Kid said as a smile came on his face.
"Yea, good luck with that." Cardinal said with major sarcasm.
"Why not." Kid said as his whole body drooped.
"Don't get discouraged Kid, it took me and some members of the league forever to learn Bats' identity." Flash said.
"I don't usually tell, but Scarecrow and Captain Cold won't be striking again until tomorrow night, so you two can stay with us until then." Batman said, and with that Kid Flash's face lit up, he was going to know Batman's secret ID. "Let's go."
With that, the three Gotham heroes got back on/in their vehicles, and the two Central City speedsters were right behind them, running about 60 MPH.
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It wasn't long before they arrived back at the Batcave, and the twins got off their cycles. Batman followed as he got out of the Batmobile. Flash and Kid Flash were not far behind, and Kid's eyes were wide as he took in everything that was in the cave.
"Batman, can't Wally just stay down here tonight." Robin asked and his question was quickly seconded when Cardinal gave an agreeing nod.
"Because, you two need at least one friend your own age that have the same double life as you. Wally will learn who we are, and if he ever spills, well let's just say that Barry will have to find a new nephew and partner." Batman said as he reached up to pull his cowl down. Robin and Cardinal followed and removed their domino masks.
"When we're not fighting crime, call me Bruce, and this is Dick, and his sister is Reiena." Bruce said as he turned to face Wally.
"Wow, cool, Bruce Wayne, Gotham's billionaire is Batman. Hey Dick, Reiena, I've read about you two, it must have been great to be in the circus." Wally said as he pulled off his own mask.
At the mention of the circus, the twins tensed up. Wally saw this and started rubbing the back of his neck.
"Sorry, I shouldn't have brought that up." Wally said, but the twins didn't stay tense long after the apology, and were pulling Wally up the stairs to the manor.
"So, how are they dealing after what happened, I know it's been about a year, but still it has to hurt." Barry said, and was revealed to have pulled his cowl down.
"They still have nightmares, and Cardinal has gone through 5 sets of sheets. When her nightmares get out of hand, her fire power activates." Bruce said as he wanted to tell it in the simplest way.
"Oh, I see. I'm sure Wally won't make that mistake again." Barry responded, and with that, the two League members headed upstairs.
They were greeted by Alfred, who was waiting for them, and when they were in the study itself, Alfred express a point.
"Sirs, I was not expecting two speedsters, I shall have to run to the market for some food, do you need anything while I'm gone." The Wayne Butler said.
"No Alfred, you go ahead, I'm sure the kids will be alright, and Barry and I are just going to relax in here." Bruce said, and with that, Alfred said his goodbyes and left for the garage.
(1) I was trying my hand at Wally's speedtalking.