The Joke's On You

Chapter Four

I punched a bodyguard and covered his mouth, then dragged him into the shadows, as I did with the last 15. In the corner of my eye, I saw Kid Flash do the same, but much faster.

There were about 10 more of Penguin's men left, and they didn't suspect a thing. 

Suddenly, a helicopter from above accidentally shone a light on my hiding spot. It flew away quickly, but one of the guards saw me. He opened his mouth, but before he could even say a peep, his mouth shut close, and his eyes rolled to the top of his head, and he promptly collapsed. 

I turned and saw Miss Martian in camouflage, her eyes glowing forest green and her hand outstretched.

But the thump of the bodyguard falling alerted the other 9, and the villains themselves.

Everyone backed into the shadows, but The Joker called, "Come out, come out, wherever you are." 

I shook my head as my teammates looked at me. 

The Penguin hissed, "My men! Come out, you foxes." 

The Riddler tutted, "Oswald, Oswald, Oswald. Do you know the meaning of 'patience'?"

The Penguin hissed but didn't say anything.

None of us made a move, and neither did they. 

Victor took out his twin guns very slowly. I eyed his movements as he reloaded. Suddenly, he lashed out both of them and started pulling both of the triggers, firing at random places. 

I heard a bullet whiz past my ear. 

M'gann! I called in my mind.

Yes?  the Martian replied.

Mind link, I ordered.

After a pause, she confirmed, Mind link established.

Alright guys, I addressed my teammates, we can't go on like this, hiding in the shadows. 

No kidding, Artemis muttered.

I rolled my eyes, We ruined our element of surprise, so we have to reveal ourselves. Let's hope the Victor would shoot the rest of Penguin's men by accident. But I knew that was unlikely. 

On three? Wally suggested.

Why wait? I asked.

That's the spirit, Superboy smiled and lept on top of The Penguin. 

Everyone else burst out of the shadows. 

Artemis drew her bow and started firing at Victor, narrowly dodging his bullets while he dodged her arrows as graceful as ever. 

Kid Flash took off, no doubt moving the bullets around so they hit something that was not the rest of the team. 

Aqualad and Miss Martian ran towards the Riddler and started throwing visible and invisible punches. 

I took out the rest of The Penguin's men with ease and grace (I assure you, I'm trying really hard not to brag). 

After all 9 men were down, I dusted myself off and scanned the battlefield. Everyone was locked in battle except for the Joker and Harley, who was picking up a suitcase and running towards the closest alleyway.

I glanced at Kid Flash and Miss Martian, but they were too busy to notice what was happening. I snorted and ran after the two maniacs. 

They zig-zagged in the alleyway, kicking dust and unfortunate cats who got in the way. I ran as fast as I could after them, but they seemed to run faster and faster. I growled and shot my grappling hook onto The Joker's leg, tripping him and dragging me to him. 

Harley yelped in surprise, but I was already on top of The Joker, pointing a Batarang to his throat. I lashed out my leg and tripped Harley, making her 'toys' scatter everywhere.

The Joker took a few seconds the register what was happening. He chuckled and told Harley to stand down.

"Well, well, well. Look what we have here." The Joker smiled, his blood-red lips stretching across his face.

"Shut up," I growled and dug the Batarang deeper.

"The little bird has caught me, what a surprise," he continued as if I were invisible.

"Shut up," I hissed louder, once again pressing the Batarang in. Bright crimson spots began to appear where the Batarang was, trickling down the weapon. 

What am I doing? One part of me thought, I'm drawing blood! I'm not supposed to do that- even to the worse villains.

Another part of me whispered back, But he deserves this. He deserves to die.

No one deserves to die.

He does.

No.

Yes.

No.

Yes.

I shut my eyes in frustration, and a voice sounded behind me, "Robin? What are you doing? Wait- Stop that, Robin! You're drawing blood!" 

I turned to see Kid Flash and Miss Martain's shocked and horrified face. But in the moment of distraction, The Joker kicked me in the stomach (somehow) and grabbed my shoulder.

Then he punched my lights out.