Lost Son

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Here is the sequel to Not As It Seems! If you haven't read that book yet, I strongly suggest that you do!  Anyways, here is just a little glimpse so that you may get a feel for the tone of the story. Enjoy!

Jason Todd was sitting on the roof of his apartment building, eyes gazing over the city he called home. He took a sip from the coffee mug that was in his hand, eyes never leaving the sirens as they raced through the streets towards their destination.

He heard the footsteps behind him and he smirked, waiting until his companion was next to him before addressing their presence. "Seems as if you've had a busy night."

A chuckle was heard next to him and he turned to gaze at his partner. "You know me, all work and no play."

Jason snorted, taking another sip from his coffee before answering. "So, to what do I owe this visit?"

The person next to him shrugged, taking the mask off their face. "What? I can't visit my little brother?"

Jason scoffed, rolling his eyes. "You can, but you always have an ulterior motive. So spill, what is it?"

"Fair enough, you caught me." The visitor smirked at Jason. "I have a lead on the mission, figured you would want to know."

Jason raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Well, what are you doing here then? Shouldn't you be following this lead?"

"I want to bring you with me."

Jason broke out into a grin, chugging the rest of his coffee before walking towards the roof door. He turned when he didn't hear footsteps behind him, looking at his partner over his shoulder. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go."

His partner put their mask back on, walking up to Jason and clapping him on the shoulder. "Good to have you back, Red."

Jason elbowed them in the ribs. "I would say the same to you, Cheshire, but you never leave me alone."

"Oh, hush. You know you love me." Jade smirked over at Jason, gesturing for him to lead the way. "Now let's go, before the trail runs cold."

"Please, I am ninety percent sure I was trained by Batman. I think I can pick up a cold trail."

Jade chuckled once more. "Glad to see your memories are returning."

"Yeah, if only I could remember who Batman and his family of bats are. That would surely help."

"In due time, Jason, in due time."

The duo made their way down to Jason's apartment, neither of them aware of the third person on the roof. They watched the friends walk into the building, the door closing behind them and they grinned.

"His memories are returning? Perfect." They raised a hand to their comm unit. "Jason is remembering, I repeat Jason is remembering."

"Do you want us to bring him in?"

The person hummed. "No, let's wait a little bit. Soon though, we shall bring Jason home." They looked back at the door, green eyes practically burning a hole in the door. "Just you wait, Jason. Just you wait."

Across the city, in a certain cave where a bat themed vigilante lurked, his oldest son entered the cave. "Nightwing. Did you find any information?"

Nightwing took his mask off, sitting down next to Batman. "The bugs we planted in his apartment revealed what we thought. Jason's memories are coming back sporadically. It also revealed something...interesting." Batman raised an eyebrow. "There is a third party involved. I'm not sure who he is working for, but he was watching Jade and Jason tonight. I couldn't make out what he said, but he was young, younger than Tim."

Batman grunted. "Very well. We'll keep an eye on him too. Do you know where Jade and Jason went?"

"No. I figured I had to make it back here. We have a gala to get ready for, after all." Dick smirked. "Come on, let's go make our public appearance before we drive ourselves crazy trying to figure out the mystery of Jason Todd."

"I think you two are well past crazy." The two turned to see Tim standing there in a suit. "Come on, guests will be here in ten minutes. Alfred will have your head if you aren't up there to greet them, Bruce."

Bruce and Dick stood up, heading to the changing rooms to get ready for the gala, unaware of what was to come that night...