Boy Wonder

Chapter 6: Fear Itself

At the Batcave Three men and a Pikachu stood waiting for one young man to finish. Then out stepped Ash only now it wasn't. He was dressed in a armored red tunic with black short sleeves and shorts over padded red legging black boots and matching gloves. He wore a belt that seemed to have many compartments and a black cape with yellow interior and the black mask that whited out his eyes and on his chest was a "R" right over his heart.

Dick spoke first. "Well how does it feel to be the new Boy Wonder Ash?"

"Call me Robin."

A few days later the Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder had confronted and cornered a few possible contacts on the location of Jonathan Crane a.k.a. Scarecrow.

The thug was thrown against the drywall leaving an indention in it.

"Spill it. Where's the Scarecrow."

The thug groaned "I told you. I don't know."

Then from the Shadows a black gloved hand grabbed him and threw him to the ground and a low cold voice spoke "Why don't I believe you."

The terrified man on the ground quivered "I don't know! I really don't know! I only worked for him that one time!"

Just as the thug thought he was as terrified as he could ever be in life from the opposite direction of the voice the Batman stepped out of the shadows.

"You had better be telling us the truth Sanders. If you aren't we'll be back. Come Robin, we have another lead to check."

Then Sanders eyes widen in total shock as Robin stepped out of the shadows and silently followed the Bat giving him a look that promised more pain if they crossed paths again.

Quietly the thug muttered to no one "Holy shit."

On a nearby rooftop a little while later two figures moved across it talking.

"Robin you almost took it too far."

"Sorry sir."

"Just remember there is a line we don't cross."

"Yes sir."

"Well we've patrolled the city already twice and followed up every lead we could tonight. Now we go home."

"Isn't it a bit Early for that Batman?"

"You have school tomorrow and I have an early business meeting."

The Duo reached the edge of the rooftop launched grappeling hooks and swung down into a nearby alley. Down in the alley was a heavily armored car, The Batmobile.

"Can I drive?"

"How old are you"

"15"

"No"

The two hopped in side and batman started it up and began the return drive to the cave.

"Have you studied the files I told you to saturday, Robin?"

Keeping the same emotionless tone he had all night Robin replied "Yes."

"Real name of the Riddler?"

"Edward Nygma"

"Killer Croc"

"Waylon Jones"

"Penguin"

"Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot."

"Joker"

"Unknown but worked under the name Jack Napier while working for the Mob."

"Good. now who commonly work with him?"

Harley Quinn, real name Harleen Quinzel former psychoanalyst her pet hyenas Bud and Lou and the three Thugs Lar, Moe, and Curl."

"What caused Scarecrow to lose his job?"

"His obsession with causing fear in his patients and the Students at Gotham State University."

"What did he once do to get himself money for his experiments?"

"He drugged pro-athletes and bet against their teams"

"Good"

The quiz lasted past the arrival in the cave and carried into the night.

The Next day at school Ash was bairly able to stay awake. With some prodding from Tim he was able to stay awake. Whenever Ash looked over at his friend he saw Tim with a knowing smirk on his face.

Ash passed over a note asking "Why you smirking so much?"

He then saw his friend mouth the words "I know."

Quietly Ash replied "What you talking about?" To which his friend only quietly laughed.

"Later, we'll talk later."

Later at the Wayne home the boys were sitting at a table, studying for a test when Ash decided to confront his friend.

"Tim?"

"Yeah Ash."

"What were you talking about in class today?"

"Oh come on. You know what I was talking about."

Ash just glared at his friend "Tim no games." [It couldn't be.]

"Okay you heard of the Batman right?" Ash just continued his glare "okay dumb question. You ever hear the rumors of his sidekick?"

"Yes. I heard of Robin."

"Right Robin. Well rumor was he dropped off the map and no one knows why."

"I'm don't even believe this "Robin" even exists Tim."

"Oh he exists alright. I've seen him in action. The first one anyway."

"First one?"

"Yes there have been more than one Robin. I know because the first one would be in his Mid 20's by now."

"So theirs been two Robin's"

"There was." Tim just stared into Ash "Now thier's three."

"How did you know?"

"I saw Richard Grayson perform once. Then later on I saw him in action as Robin. They did the same maneuver so I put two and two together. Then I figured that if he was Robin then Bruce was most likely Batman."

"Okay thus the newest Robin would be under his care."

"Exactly and who better than his own son to be the newest Robin."

"Okay so you know. What are you gonna do about it?"

"Nothing."

"Nothing. First you'd beat me if I did." Ash nodded in agreement.

"And second you could use a friend to deal with the pressure. You do have a responsibility you know."

"To protect the innocent I know. That's why I decided to do this."

"There is that, but Ash you also play another part. One that deals more directly with the Bat."

"And that is?"

"You show him what he's fighting for. Robin keeps Batman from falling too far into the darkness."

"I'm not sure if I could do that Tim. Not when I am so similar."

"I'm sure you can Ash. Come on lets get to work."

At this Point a large red lizard like creature stuck its head into the room. "CHAR!"

"No Charizard I don't know where Alfred is." Charizard then walked off in search of him.

"You can understand him?"

"With experence anyone can connect to their Pokemon."

"Why was he looking for Alfred."

"Simple, food. Charizard loves Alfred's cooking.

"Oh."

Then the boys returned to their work.

Later on that night Robin was back in uniform in the Batcave. He walked in while Batman was sitting at the computer obviously thinking things over.

"Any luck Batman."

"No Robin. No leads."

"I had a thought."

"What is it."

"Well did Scarecrow have any supporters in the school before being dismissed?"

"Hmmmmm. I'm not sure. Its worth checking out. Good job."

Robin just walked up to the computer as he looked in for just that info.

Some time later after some searching Batman got a curious look on his face. "Well this interesting. Ira Billings, a student of Crane's."

"Yes, what about him?"

"He recently became a consoler specializing in phobias and brainwashing."

"You think he might know something?"

"He just may Robin. He just may. Lets go find out."

The new incarnation of the dynamic duo soon found the town home of Dr. Billings. It was located near the medical district of the city. Inside the good doctor was sorting threw files on a table. He seemed to be completely consumed by them when two dark shadows slipped behind him.

Batman stepped up closer. "Dr. Billings."

The Brown haired doctor turned around quicky startled. The look of surprise on his face was quickly replaced with fear. "Whaaa... what do you want?"

"We have some questions for you Doctor."

"Lllllike what."

"Do you know the whereabouts of the Scarecrow."

"You mean Dr. Crane... no no I don't."

Robin stood by silently observing the "interview" when he felt something prick on his neck. It felt like a mosquito. He quickly attempted to slap but missed. "Stupid bug" he muttered quietly

"You had better be telling me the truth Billings because if you aren't. Trouble doesn't even begin to describe what problems you'll have." Batman then faided into the shadows with Robin following.

After a few minutes of Billings hyperventilating he calmed down only to hear another voice behind him. "Damn it Billings why didn't you keep them here longer."

"Sorry Dr. Crane. Its just I never expected him to be so.." Billings turned around and looked over to the newcomer. He was dressed like a cross between the grim reaper and a strawdummy. This was the Scarecrow.

"Fear inducing, Billings?" The man just nodded in agreement. "If you had kept them here they would been the ones in fear."

"Sorry sir."

"Well no mind. Now at least we know our little remote injector works and this new boy wonder should make an interesting test subject for my new fear toxin." Then Scarecrow began a bonechilling laugh.

To Be Continued...

Next Chapter: Robin is now haunted by his fears. What are they and how else will this toxin affect his mind? Plus Batman and Robin meet up with the Huntress. How will this meeting go?

Next Time Robin Unleashed.

Authors Notes: Well I hit a Block with this one for about two weeks. Then to get over it started work on The Hitman. (FOR THOSE OF YOU SCORING AT HOME. DING! THAT WAS A BLATANT PLUG!) Anyway. I was a little surprised I actually am getting two chapters out this month. Doubt I'll pull that off again. Well Thanks for reading and please drop me a review. I love getting them. And No TR251 I'm not sending Ash back in time. Sorry the dead are staying that way in this fic. Tragedy is a common thing to heros. BTW I hope you like how Ash is taking to the role of the vigilante.