The silence of the concrete room was shattered as a square metal grate fell to the ground with a loud crash. A second later it was followed by a black-caped boy holding a small fire extinguisher, followed a second after that by a redhead in yellow spandex, who in a fit of physical grace to be remembered for the ages, promptly landed on the other boy's back.
They were, of course, Robin and Kid Flash.
The two hurried to their feet (Robin glaring at KF and his terrible landing skills) and surveyed the room. It was, like so many other rooms they'd encountered since their arrival at Cape Chidley, small, sparse and made of concrete.
"Is she still behind us?" Robin whispered.
There was some banging in the vent above, followed by a black-haired, cat-masked, sai-weilding assassin flipping down into the room.
"Probably" the speedster replied. Understatements were one of his specialties, after all.
"Now, boys" Cheshire said, twirling her sai on her finger. "You're rapidly becoming more trouble than you're worth. However, since your cute archer friend's not around for me to take my anger out on, you'll have to do."
Robin eyed the door behind them before turning to face Cheshire. "Sorry to disappoint, but we're not interested in taking part in your personal therapy session."
"I can recommend a psychologist, though, if you need it, babe" Kid Flash said with a wink.
"No thanks" said Cheshire, leaping forwards. The two boys jumped to the side in opposite directions, trying to confuse her. Unfortunately, Cheshire was feeling smart and so followed Kid Flash, who, being powerless, was least well equipped to fight her off.
"Don't think so!" Robin shouted, swinging the fire extinguisher like a club. Cheshire ducked, dodging both the blow and the follow-up kick.
Kid Flash reached the door and turned the knob. For once in their lives they were in luck as it was open.
"Gotta go, nice meeting you, bye!" Robin shouted, pulling the pin from the fire extinguisher and spraying the assassin. Cheshire coughed as she was enveloped in a white cloud. Robin dashed to the door and slammed it closed, kicking the door handle to break it off, jamming the lock.
"That's not going to stop her, is it?" Kid Flash asked.
"Nope" Robin replied.
They ran.
Again.
Cheshire stumbled out of the cloud and swore.
"They've made it into the lower levels" she reported on her radio.
"Knew you couldn't stop them" Sportsmaster muttered, just loud enough that she could hear.
"Like you've been doing any better, Crusher" she responded.
"That is enough" came a new voice on the comm channel, soft and raspy but authoritative. Both Cheshire and Sportsmaster ceased arguing immediately.
"The threat that Robin and Kid Flash pose to this base is now very high" said Vandal Savage. "Your failure has forced my hand. I have deployed our most powerful on-site agent to detain them. Continue your pursuit, but do not get in his way."
"Understood" Cheshire said. Sportsmaster just grumbled.
As soon as she was sure the radio was off, Cheshire swore some more and kicked a hole in the wall in frustration. Those two brats were going to pay. Big time.
Then she took a second to breath and started to work on the door.
"You know, superspeed would be really helpful right now" Robin panted.
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