Language of the Bird (A Young Justice fan fiction)

Chapter 3

It had been a few hours since the team had their discussion with Robin. They watched him as he sat up side down in an arm chair babbling on about who knows what. When he didn't put up a fake American accent and with him sitting in such a childish positioned the team couldn't help but think it adorable. His true accent made him a little bit younger then he actually was so that might have been part of it.

All of a sudden the computer announced the arrival of Batman. In almost fear filled haste Robin quickly fell out of his chair and sat back in it correctly. The team looked at him questionably but their thoughts were interrupted by Batman walking into the room. "Robin come with me there's been a jail break in Gotham." He said harshly.

"What?" Robin gasped "How did it happen?! Who escaped?!" only seconds later did he realize his mistake and he quickly clamped a hand over his mouth. Now the team were really confused. Why was Robin acting so strangely around Batman?

Batman glared at Robin so intensely that if looks could kill Robin would surely be toast. "Why are you speaking in that infernal accent your parents gave you?! You're in America now so act like it!" Batman said getting up in his face.

Robin shrunk back in fear "I-I'm sorry..." Robin stuttered with his American accent.

Batman scowled even more "You should be." He growled. What he did next shocked the team. He raised his hand and struck Robin across the face effectively knocking him back into his chair.

Robin clutched the side of his face in pain as a mark started to appear. "I-I didn't mean t-to..."

Batman slapped him again ten times harder. This time Robin actually let out a small whimper as tears started to slip from under his mask. Batman scowled down at you "I changed my mind. You would probably just get in my way anyway." And just like that he stomped out of the room seconds later the computer announced his departure.

The team all stood there in shock no sure what just happened. The team was brought out of their thoughts by a small whimper coming from the corner of the room. Robin had balled himself in the chair hugging his knees as a softly sobbed. His bangs fell down over his eyes as he gently held the side of his face. The team rushed over to their 'younger brother'.

Megan gently lifted u his head so she could look at his face. She tenderly removed to revile an already swelling bruise. She quickly flew off to the kitchen to return seconds later with a bag of ice. She gently held the ice against his cheek as she sat down in the chair next to him and wrapped him in a hug. She tenderly brushed a hair out of his face as he cried into her shoulder.

The team didn't know what to do other then comfort the boy wonder. Artemis walked over and sat on the arm rest of Robin's chair. She tenderly stroked his uninjured cheek as he continued sobbing. "Robin..." Artemis started. She had to ask the question that was on everyone's minds. "H-Has Batman hit you before?"

He looked up at me with tears streaming down his soft cheeks. "O-Only wh-when he's really mad..." he stuttered not even attempting to hide his accent. That made the team furious...

(A/N - Happy New Year! I am proud to say that this is my first up lode of the year!!! Yaaaaaa!!! :) I hope you liked this chapter. sorry if it was a little depressing it wasn't saposed to be like that but it kind of turned that way. don't worry next chapter will be more of the team comforting Robin (I hope) so it should be a little better. :) Also Don't worry about Bruce being kind of off. It's all pert of a bigger picture for daddy bats to come later! :) bye! Stay whelmed and feel the aster!)