The Surprise (A Bat-Family Fanfiction)

Chapter 8

"We have to find him!" Bruce's voice cracked, as if he was on the verge of tears.

"We will," Dick said gently, placing a hand on Bruce's shoulder. Jason was out looking for Tim, along with Barbara and Damian.

Slowly, tears rolled down Bruce's cheeks, "I can't lose another Robin. Not after Jason." Dick started to cry too. Soon, they were sobbing, endless tears rolling from their faces, onto the rug beneath their feet.

"Master Wayne, is this a bad time," Alfred asked. He had just walked into the room.

Bruce wiped the tears from his face, "No. No it's fine. What is it?"

"We have a hit on Tim," Alfred said. Bruce stared at him, shocked.

"Where- Where is he?" Bruce asked. Alfred looked at him, his eyes said.

"Master Bruce.... He's with- with the Joker and Ra's Al Ghul. Damian managed to track down their hideout, but by the time he got there, they were gone. Tim too," Bruce fell to his knees.

"What if they kill him?" Bruce said through his sobs.

"They won't," Dick spoke, "If they have him, then they need something." Dick dropped to his knees beside Bruce and hugged him tight, "It'll be okay. We'll get him back. I promise."