Part 6

As you wandered down the mighty halls of the manor. You noticed a soft blue light coming from the bottom of the room. You pout as it's 3 in the morning. And the only person who could be up this late was Tim.

You knock at the door once, then twice.

"Come in"

You opened the door to see cans of Red Bull and water litter the floor. A surprisingly clean bed and your teenager glued to the screen typing code after code.

"Tim. When was the last time you did anything other than your nightly work."

Tim turned his head to face you. You immediately noticed the unhealthy bags and red eyes. Even his face seemed droopy "I completed next week's assignments for school."

You let out a sigh before tip-toeing your way to him. Avoiding the mess that was his room. You finally stand by his side and look at the case he's working on.

"This the riddler?"

He too looks at the screen "yup"

"Bruce is out right now working on the case?"

"Yea"

"So if he's working on it. Then why aren't you resting honey."

"I have to help him. He can't do this alone."

Tim could barely keep his head up. You closed the laptop which made him perk up "w-wait! I'm not done."

"You are to spend this weekend resting. Two days off."

"W-what. But Y/N"

"No buts." You place a hand on his forehead, then his cheek "besides you're heating up."

Tim was about to respond but he let out a sigh instead. She was totally right. He was tired, but he didn't wanna fail Bruce.

"Don't worry baby. You're not going to fail him."

Tim looked at you in shock.

"I can tell that's what you're thinking. You seem to forget that Bruce has been in the game for a long time now. I'm sure he's got this particular case covered."

Tim stood. Out of nowhere, he gave you a tight hug. Stunned you hugged him back. Gently rubbing circles along his back as he rested his head on your shoulder "thanks mom."

Mom. This is the first time he's called you mom. You felt butterflies fill your stomach. You opened your mouth to say something, but a light snore cut you off. "Good thing the bed is next to you."Jason awoke with the most grueling of headaches. "Shit. shit shit shit. TIM! Timothy Drake show yourself right now!" Jason rushed out of the room and into the halls. He banged on the doors like mad man "Tim! Open the door" A groggy Tim appeared, clearly annoyed "Why are you here? Did you come to tell me you're a better Robin?" Jason shook his head. "How are you feeling? Is your head ok? How many fingers am I holding up?"

Tim furrowed his brows before closing the door on Jason.

"Dude come on! You need to help out with mom. You have to please. We lost Dick, I really hope we didn't lose you too, my memories are leaving me. Please Tim you gotta remember Ma. you have to remember Y/N!"

Jason pressed his head on the door. Tonight he'll be the one to suffer whatever this universe will through at him. Then Damian will be alone. Or worse, they'll never get their mom back.

Tim opened the door causing Jason to stumble in"Who are you talking about."

Jason looked into Tim's eyes. "Ok, this sounds crazy. But you have to believe me. Damian used a powerful rock and accidentally changed our lives. We have a mom Tim, and she's in trouble. We all are." There was a long silence that filled the air. Tim crossed his arms unamused "So if what you're saying is true. What's the next move? Does Bruce know about this?"

Jason jumped to his feet "yea, they've already gone on a date but Damian-"

"Todd. this is ridiculous, it's just us now. We have to move up the plans." Damian stood by the door.

Jason noticed the bags under his eyes. Damian was one to care for himself greatly. To make sure he was in peak condition so he can perform better. But now, the kid actually looks his age.

Jason let out a sigh before he looked back at Tim "You patrolling tonight?" "Yea, someone's gotta cover for Damian since he's clearly out of it. I also need to turn in a 12-page police report to Gorden""Great. Bruce is investigating this club. Mom works there."

"You know I'm just entertaining this hypothetical right? I don't actually think this is-"

"thanks for the help Timbo! See you soon" With that, Jason gently placed his hands on Damian's shoulders and walked away. Damian was annoyed. At least that is what he felt, they were running out of time. Maybe Anxiouse is the right word. He's lost the second half of the stone to Jamie and has no idea where they live to retrieve the item.

"Jason... are you next? I do not feel any different" Damian asked as they both walked into the kitchen. Jason shrugged his shoulders as he made his way over to the fridge. "Yea... It's like a worm deleting things in my brain. But don't worry. I've got moms address from Bruce. We go there, say sorry, and hope the stone is with the kid."~~~~"No. it's not here either boss" You woke up to the sound of rattling and crashing. Men in black ransacked your home. You attempt to reach under your bed but find your hands bound behind your back. It finally dawned on you that you were tied.

"Boss! She's awake."

As the two men continued to rummage through your stuff a third man entered your room "I caught you missy~ Maxwell will be gettin' rid of you."

You remembered this man. It was the guy who threatened your son about a day ago. You attempt to sit up but to no avail. You wanted to shout and scream but the damn duck tape that was glued to your lips didn't help.

"You know. For someone who's Maxwell's right hand, you do lose a lot of files."

He watched amused as your brows furrowed in confusion. That's when he pulls out the VIP list and a flash drive "does the boss know you've got this here."

You were annoyed, but your annoyance turned into terror when you finally realized the lack of your son's presence. You attempt to move around again which caused the men in the room to laugh.

"Seems like you've got something to say, sweetheart. Go on." He walks to you and rips the tape from your lips. the sudden pain disorients you just a tad before glaring at your captor "what is your name?"

He smiled "Eddy."

"Well, Eddy. I suggest you tell me where my son is before I rip you a new one."

Eddy laughs before leaning in. His face inches from yours "you are full of spice. No wonder the boss likes you."

Eddy does a circular hand motion causing one of his men to leave the room. When he returned your eyes widened in horror at the state of your son. Jamie had duct tape over his mouth as well. His hands and ankles were bound by zip ties. His blond hair was messy along his with his broken glasses. Finally, a deep cut on his cheek with a black eye sent you over the edge.

In a blind rage you slam your head onto his nose. Eddy stumbled back shocked that you'd pull a move like that given the circumstances. "No. No no no Y/N. That's not what we're going to do. You'll be punished for that." As a response he walked over the Jamie and grabbed the back of his neck, hoisting him up before throwing him towards you. Jamie tumbled like a rag doll to the foot of the bed. He groaned in pain as he shimmied closer to you. "Fuck with me. And the kid gets it. understood?"

"I'll kill you. I'm going TO KILL YOU!" You shouted. You were pretty sure you had scars on your wrists with how much you pulled and tugged at your restraints. How long were you out? What did they do to Jamie? What did he tell them?"

"No. No, you won't. Here's the deal Y/N. Personally I don't think you deserve the right-hand position. Your nothing more than a caged bird that's going to be sold off tomorrow anyway." Eddy growled that last bit under his breath before making his way behind you "I'm going to cut these zip ties. I really hope you've learned your lesson. Don't want the kid dying."

Deep breaths. That's all you can do in this situation. You look at the clock on your nightstand and suck your teeth. It's 12 in the afternoon. All this is happening in broad daylight and you were more furious with yourself than the men in your home. These memories, these visions of a time that never was with Bruce and his family greatly distracted you from your current situation. Your current family needs you.

You felt your hands go free, then your legs. You slightly massaged your wrist as eddy walks back to the front. "What the hell do you want?" You say as you slowly leave the bed and onto the floor where Jamie lies. You cradled him as a very poor attempt to comfort him given the situation. Removing his bindings as slowly as you could not hurt him anymore.

"I want you gone. But I'm not that stupid to wish for the impossible. I know you're up to something Y/N. The boss has been very stressed lately with the bat on his tail. I find the VIP list and a flash drive of even more information in your home. You must be up to something."

You can hear Eddy speak, but most of your focus fell on Jamie. His breathing was ragged, eyes closed as he slightly shook in your arms. He himself slowly removed the tape before wrapping his arms around your waist. He looked like a toddler with how he was seated on your lap.

"you're such an idiot." You shake your head. Jamie was probably the one who brought back the information. Maybe to find more stuff for Batman.

"Excuse me?" Eddy just about had it with you.

You looked at him in the eye "I took it home with me cause Batman was snooping around! Check the cameras. Had I not taken this he would have turned all your sorry asses in."

Eddy sucked his teeth "Bullshit and you know it. I know you're involved! So heres the deal, You come with us now and ill leave him be. Or I beat this kid till you come to your senses." "You've got some fucking nerve..."

Keep your mouth shut and the kid goes free. Easy trade." Eddy stood tall as he looked down at the two. "I expect you there in 3 hours. Leave the boy here."

"Get out!. NOW!"

Eddy nodded his head before leaving with the men he brought in. as soon as they were alone Jamie spoke.

"Ma... mom I'm sorry. It's my fault. I wasn't strong enough." He whispered. Jamie felt guilty, incredibly guilty for Jeopardizing the mission.

You frantically shook your head "no, no baby no it's not your fault." You brought him close as you rocked back and forth in the floor "I should of been the one to protect you. I should of noticed I had a target on my back, but I was too distracted."

Jamie shook his head. He wanted to say more but he was tired. They men raided his home two hours ago. Jamie tried to be cool, like his mom, like Batman. But in the end he got beaten black and blue. Used as a hostage against his own mother. Jamie Will remember that name. Eddy Will regret the day he crossed paths with him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~Later that night~

Jamie held onto a pack of frozen pees on his eye. He looked out the window, the cool night air dancing along his face. He hasn't cleaned the house let alone leave his room. He remembered your last words to him before you were taken away. "Stay hidden. Don't open the door for anyone. And keep your phone on you at all times"

They ruled a regular teen like him can follow, but tonight he had other plans. If today was any indication then he can most definitely change the future. He will live through Tomorrow without the help of any vigilantes. Jamie heard his phone chime snapping him out of his thoughts. It was you calling, Jamie took a deep breath before answering. "Hey hun. Calling to check in on you. You ok?Jamie gripped the phone slightly "Im fine. I should be asking you that question mom. Have you eaten? Are you alone? Did they hurt you?"There was a pause on the other end of the phone. "Im doing alright. Glad to hear your voice. Gotta go, love ya" Jamie looked down at the phone as the call ended. He cant wait on Batman, Nightwing, the Robins to save them. If He wants to save his mother he'll have to do it himself. Jamie left the comforts of his room with the watch he's been working on. The blond double tapped the screen allowing the nano tech to completely coat his body "Sweet." He then went deep in his closet and pulled out a heavy military style backpack and left the appartment with one thing in mind. He will be the one to save them from this mess. ~~~Jamie gently placed the book bag down and pulled out some binoculars. He watched as the same men who raided his home begin loading up boxes of things onto a yacht. Determined to not let his fate come to pass he pulled out the pieces of his mother's sniper out. When it was fully built he laid on the floor, one eye on the scope and waited.

***

Redhood hid behind boxes ready to strike the guards that were loading up an unconscious person to the boat. Even though Batman told him not to interfere with his mission. Redhood needed to get information for Damian.

"Gotta grab one more thing. Then we can-"

The man couldn't finish his sentence. His lifeless body fell to the ground with a thud. The other man became frantic. He tried to run but he too followed his partner in death. One more goon is shot on the side but fell in the ocean. Redhood slowly rose from his hiding spot and walked towards the corps. He analyzed the bullet wound and looked up from the direction he assumed the shot was taken from.

His head throbbed in pain "shit. I can't take this anymore."

Jason looked up at a nearby construction site and noticed a small glint. He tapped his earpiece.

"Hey T. I'm going to check something out."

Tim Looked at the monitor's to see Bruce zooming past the city. He couldn't work on the club case tonight due to the riddler. And Damian still didn't feel comfortable going out as Robin.

"where are you going? You're supposed to be scouting." Tim hacked into security cameras to see the area Redhood was in.

"Well, a sloppy sniper just killed three guys. And I don't want to be the fourth. Not in the mood to die again."

"Redhood wai-"

Jason turned off his communications and headed towards the building.

**

Jamie's hands shook. Sweat dripped from his forehead as he gently placed the sniper down. He looked at his trembling hands.

"Why am I like this. It's me or them."

He hugged himself as he knelt on the floor. "I will not die. They asked for it. They shouldn't have beaten me up. "

"Huh. So it was your first kill."

Jamie's head whipped around "R-read hood"

The teen pulled out a handgun. "Don't get in my damn way. You don't understand the situation."

"Oh yea? Try me."

In a flash, Redhood closed the space between them and kicked the gun out from his hand. He then pinned the boy to the ground. His arm was pinned behind his back. Jason pinned his head to the floor"why would you do that. You could have jeopardized the whole plan "

"Idiot. If we kill them now. Then the job would be done sooner!"

Jaime felt tears sting his eyes. "you don't know what's it's like. Every night it's the same dream" hot tears seeped from his eyes "I die tomorrow. I don't want to leave my mother alone! In the hands of these monsters. I don't want to die!"

Jason frowned behind the mask. He finally let go of the boy who just layed there defeated

"I don't care how selfish it sounds. Even though I know That Damian brat had something to do me coming back. But I... I don't want to leave her. Not like that."

Redhood sat down next to Jamie "I know what you're going through kid"

"Bullshit."

Jason chuckled "wanna know how I kicked the bucket?"

Jamie weakly sat up and hugged his knees listening intently.

"Joker killed me. My biological mother betrayed me. Then I got beat up with a crowbar."

"how did you come back?"

"the lazarus pit... my brothers uncle felt bad so he just... brought me back I guess. That was hell..."

Redhood felt his head throb. He let out a sigh "fuck it."

Jamie's eyes widened as he watched the vigilante remove his mask.

"I knew it." He then smiled "I fucking knew it! HA. Wait till I tell mom."

"Don't think there will be time for that kid. I'm... no we're running out of time." Jason looked up to the sky as he told the boy everything. How Damian accidentally wishing for Y/N to not be a Wayne. To explaining why they've been to weird around her.

"Listen. You got every right and reason to not fuck around with Damian. But I've never seen the kid so out of it. He made a mistake, not the first time." Jason looked over to Jamie who laid down on the ground. His body stretched as he too turned his head to face Jason "Hell kid. You're adopted. Have you ever just lost your cool and reminded mom that you aren't blood related."

Jamie looked back to the sky. In fact, he can recall a time wherein he'd been a brat toward Y/N. He placed a hand on his face and let out a sigh "guess I'll have to die huh."

"Nah." Jason sucked in his breath and a sharp pain ebbed his mind. He tried his best to stand only to stumble slightly before getting his footing "if I can come back, so can you. Head back home, I'll clean up the mess here as best as I can. And stay low, don't speak when spoken too. You died in that building, right? so don't go in until Bruce and Damian are done. Understood?"

Jamie watched as Jason put his mask back on before grappling away with the weapon. The teen stood and looked back into the city. A newfound determination filled his heart. He was ready to live.