DC: The Brave and the Bawdy

Titans: Rashness Belongs to Youth

"You should be proud," said Dick, "I was on the job for four years before Bruce let me watch the city myself."

"And then you helped Harley Quinn and let her escape," said Bruce.

"Yeah," chuckled Dick nervously.

Bruce, Dick, and Barbara were standing in the foyer of Wayne Manor, where Bruce and Dick stood beside several suitcases full of supplies and equipment. Alfred had done all the packing of course and was currently waiting outside in Bruce's limo. Barbara was leaning against a nearby wall, smiling at the two.

"Thanks, Boy Wonder," smiled Barbara, "I'll be sure to do my best to measure up to the responsibility."

"Yes you will," said Bruce, picking up one of the suitcases and glancing at Dick, "Let's go."

"If you have a run-in with Mad Stan," called Dick as he walked out with Bruce, "give him an extra slug for me!"

Barbara chuckled as Bruce and Dick walked out. They walked around to the back of the limo and loaded their suitcases into the trunk. Then they got in as Alfred began their drive to the airfield where Bruce kept his private jet.

"Remind me why we're not taking the Batplane again?" asked Dick.

"Jump City is a long flight," said Bruce, "There are too many opportunities for us to be spotted. I'd rather not broadcast that Batman has left Gotham."

"Right," said Dick, "You're still not going to tell me what we're doing in Jump City, are you?"

"It will be an educational experience for you," said Bruce, "That's all you should need to know."

Yeah, thought Dick, because who needs direct communication and clarity?

***

"Sorry, kid," shrugged Green Arrow, "You're just not ready."

"Not ready!?" cried Speedy, "I've been doing this for three years! My entire adult life!"

"And you've done a bang up job of it," said Green Arrow, "but this is Justice League business."

Green Arrow and Speedy were standing in what had been affectionately nicknamed the arrowcave. The Star City-based bunker was much more colorful than the batcave. Green Arrow memorabilia lined the walls and tables of the room, glowing green lights created a cool atmosphere, and there was even a small bar in the corner of the bunker.

Green Arrow and Speedy were both in their costumes. Green Arrow's consisted of a green tunic over green tights, red boots, red gloves, a green mask, and a green cap with a red feather. Speedy's followed the same design with a red tunic and tights, yellow boots, yellow gloves, a black mask, and a yellow cap with a red feather over his red hair. Both wore yellow quivers slung over their shoulders.

"Even if you were ready," said Green Arrow as he pressed a button on the wall, "There's just no room in the car."

A large vertical door rose to reveal a small garage. In the center of the garage was a bright yellow sports car with fins on the back that resembled the fletching of an arrow. The sleek vehicle boasted two seats: the driver's and shotgun.

"What do you mean there's no room!?" demanded Speedy incredulously.

"Three's a crowd, hun."

Green Arrow smirked as Speedy turned to see the woman who had just entered the bunker. The curvy woman had a head of bright blonde hair, black lipstick, a black leather jacket, black leather shorts with a black belt, fishnets that showed off her long legs, and a pair of black combat boots that pulled the look together.