Chapter Four - A New Team

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After failing to capture Silver Monkey, Batman and Tokoyami return to the Batcave where they rest for the night. The next day, Batman and Tokoyami attempt to piece together what had happened that night.

Tokoyami: Any thing?

Batman: I've searched the GCPD criminal database for anyone matching the description of the attacker from last night, but no one matches his description. 

Tokoyami: What about the men we captured?

Batman: Gordon's interrogating them as we speak. It'll be some time before he gets anything. But for now, this case is running cold. 

Tokoyami is still exhausted from the other night. The fact that Silver Monkey knew that he was from UA still disturbed him. Batman took off his Batsuit and back as Bruce Wayne.

Wayne: Lincoln March is having a campaign event in Gotham for his campaign for Mayor. I'm going to see what he has to say.

Tokoyami: Is there any thing I can do? 

Wayne: Tim wanted to see you. It involves the girl from the Scarecrow mission. I'll let you know what comes up.

Tokoyami exited the Batcave to meet up with Tim Drake also known as Robin, who was waiting for him inside Wayne Manor.

Tokoyami: You wanted to speak with me about the girl?

Drake: That and an offer.

Tokoyami: What kind of offer?

Drake: Besides being Batman's partner, I'm also the leader of the Teen Titans. I think you'd be perfect for the team!

Tokoyami was taken a back by Drake's offer. But he was also cautious after losing control of Dark Shadow back at the incident with Scarecrow. Drake could see the concern on his face.

Drake: I understand you're the loner type like Bruce, but if you're concerned about Dark Shadow, that's when Raven comes in. 

Tokoyami: I'm listening. 

Drake: If we recruit Raven, she can easily help you keep control whenever Dark Shadow tries to takeover. 

Tokoyami takes a moment to think about Drake's offer. Having Raven around would be able to help him keep control of Dark Shadow in the case of losing control. 

Tokoyami: I'm in. 

Drake: Great! You can go over to Raven's place. She lives in the Narrows in an abandoned house. You want Alfred to give you a lift?

Tokoyami: Sure.

After a moment, Alfred drives Tokoyami to the location that Drake was talking about. 

Alfred: Will that be all for the day Master Tokoyami?

Tokoyami: That'll be all Alfred. Thank you. 

Alfred then drives away as Tokoyami looks at the rundown house in the Narrows. He walks to the door where he knocks the door. After a moment of waiting, Raven opens the door and is surprised to see Tokoyami at the door.

Raven: Hello?

Tokoyami: Fumikage Tokoyami. We met at Scarecrow's facility.

Dark Shadow then appears.

Dark Shadow: Hey there!

Raven then invites Tokoyami into her house. Once inside, Tokoyami takes a seat on a wooden chair, but it breaks down. Raven looks at him.

Raven: Sorry about that!

Tokoyami: No need to apologize.

Raven: You want tea?

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