A Hero or a Talon?

Terrors of the Day

"Are you sure that you're ready for this?" Batman asked Dick as they both prepared to leave to go patrolling at night.

"One hundred percent." Robin replied with a large grin. Honestly, he was nervous about going out on patrol, but he was also excited. For most of Robins life, he had been told to be kind, do good things, and then when he left with the Court of Owls, they seemed to go against all of that, but now he would actually save people's lives and do the world good.

"Then let's get going." Batman said as they both hopped into the Batmobile.

Usually, Batman might have not let Robin go out on patrol this early, but after seeing Robins skills, he was convinced. Robin wouldn't say he was the best at fighting, but he definitely knew what he was doing.

"So, any where in particular that we might be going." Robin questioned as the Batmobile exited the cave.

"Yes, I'm following up a lead." Robin nodded as he listened," I have reason to believe that Scarecrow has broken out of Arkham and is now attempting to poison most of Gotham with his new fear toxins."

"Scarecrow?" Robin questioned once more.

Bruce let out a small sigh,"I didn't catch you up on Gothams most known criminals...," The vehicle stopped,"Maybe we shouldn't do this."

"What?" Dick blurted out," I'll be fine. Just catch me up when you can, but you told me I could go with you today. So, I'm not going to leave."

Batman narrowed his eyes,"You could get hurt."

"Wouldn't be the first time."

There was a moment of silence before Batman gave in,"Fine, but you need to be careful."

Dick gave a quick nod

"Scarecrows real name is Jonathan Crane. He known for using a variety of fear-enhancing drugs, toxins, and psychological warfare tactics to exploit the fears and phobias of his adversaries. He can be easily identified by a rugged scarecrow mask that is always over his face."

"He exploits your fears? So, someone who is hit with one of these toxins might end up having a panic attack?" Robin said as if it was nothing.

"And these often lead to death if not treated immediately."

"Oh..." Robins eyes widened at that. He had heard of toxins that caused people to witness their worst fear, but he had never seen the toxins lead the victim to their death.

Robin didn't say anything else as he thought of Scarecrow. What kind of maniac forced people to witness their worst fear right before they died? To be honest, the thought of a man that crazy led chills to Robins spine.

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Robin crouched at a large glass pane window with Batman at his side as he watched Scarecrow order around his goons.

"We need this whole truck to be delivered by tomorrow!" The masked man yelled,"Why is that so hard to understand?!"

A man with a clipboard in his hands nodded. He had shaggy brown hair and a slight stubble of hair on his chin. He was obviously terrified of Scarecrow and refused to defy his orders,"Yes, sir. I am sorry, I will get that done right away."

He then gestured to the man next to him, who was tall and lean. He was cleanly shaven, and shortly trimmed charcoal black hair. This man didn't seem too bothered by Scarecrows behavior.