Fix You

Unusual Suspects

When Robin walked in on an impending fight between Ace and Wolf, he knew it was going to be an interesting mission. The Team was gathered in the hanger, waiting while he spoke with Batman, and the two giant canines were facing it off in the middle of the gathering. After promising Batman that yes, of course he would be careful, yes, he'd remember everything he'd learned the past few months, and yes, he wouldn't do anything stupid, Robin hurried off to board the bioship. And found his dog in a dogfight.

"Who's the dog?" Superboy was asking as Robin walked in. The clone's arms were crossed and he was glaring between the two animals.

"It's Ace," Wally replied, now dressed as Kid Flash. "He belongs to Robin."

"Tell him not to attack Wolf. He'll tear him apart."

"Wolf or Ace?" Wally nervously asked, rapidly glancing between the two opponents.

"Ace, come," Robin commanded, making his presence known as he entered the hanger. Ace growled one last time at Wolf before obediently trotting over to his master and staring up at the boy eagerly. "Good," Robin praised, rubbing Ace's head.

"Your dog was thought he could mess with Wolf," Superboy announced, stalking over to Robin.

"Good thing they didn't start fighting," Robin replied and Superboy broke in with, "Yeah, the dog would've gotten destroyed."

Robin raised an eyebrow at the clone. "I wouldn't be so sure…."

"Fight, fight, fight," Wally started chanting quietly and Miss Martian giggled a little.

"Boys," Artemis cut in sharply. "Stop being boys and let's go."

"Is Batgirl here yet?" Robin asked, stepping around Superboy, who was smiling just the tiniest bit.

"Am now." Batgirl marched into the hanger, her black and purple suit on and her cowl pulled over her face. She gave Robin a small smile as she passed him and he winked at her in return.

The Team boarded the bioship and took their places inside, the two canines commanded to 'stay' back in the hanger. Robin was a little surprised Ace was at the Mountain in the first place, but figured Batman must have sent him with Batgirl. Probably another one of the man's overprotective quirks.

As Miss Martian put the bioship into drive (or whatever the 'forward' gear was called) it suddenly hit Robin that this was his first mission back. A first mission he'd never thought he'd have. Being in the bioship, feeling the familiar feeling of weightlessness as they took off; it was… a relief, almost. A reassurance that no, Robin wouldn't be stuck the rest of his life limping around the Manor, aimlessly living his life with nothing to do except attempt to read a book or watch TV until his head hurt. Again. He was free once more, unconfined by any chains and able to do what he wanted. Robin smiled a bit.

"We should have a party!" Kid Flash suddenly blurted out and everyone looked up. "It's Rob's first mission back so we should celebrate!"

Miss Martian squealed, almost losing control of the ship. "That's a great idea, Wally!"

"I mean, it's almost a party for us, too," Kid Flash went on, crossing his legs and resting his hands behind his head. "You know, finally getting missions again."

"Wait," Robin sat up, looking around the bioship. "You guys didn't get missions while I was gone?"

"Some," Aqualad replied. "But Batman was often busy in Gotham or with you. And any missions we received from the rest of the League…."

"Were lame," Kid Flash finished.

"I actually agree with Flashy on that one," Batgirl sighed.

Robin frowned; why hadn't anyone told him? Artemis had hardly even mentioned the Team to him, Batgirl had kept mostly to herself too, probably not wanting to rub in the fact that she'd essentially replaced him on the Team and Wally… well, he always complained. "Sorry, guys," Robin finally said. "I had no idea."