|| Continuation from the previous chapter
|| The Cave

"You are-"

"hold up, Im panicking. Im just trying to process everything that just come out from your mouth." It felt like my heart just dropped and you can't find your heart anymore. Im so lost.

I started to fidget my hands and steady my breathing. My mind is racing. First, the cafe got exploded, I passed out, got into a cave with superheroes living in it and now they're saying im in danger?! This is too much to handle.

The next thing I know, Anxiety attack starts to kick in. I can't control my breathing and im starting to hyperventilating and everything went black.

~oOo~

I woke up in a room again, and this time, it has furnitures. The door opened and it's not a creaking sound of a door would make. This sounds like, a really advanced technology sliding door. That means Im still in the cave.

I need to get out of here.

but first, I don't know what time it is, is still night time? I bet it is. I looked at the night stand and saw that it's around 2am in the morning. So it's passed midnight. Is everyone asleep? Is anybody home?

I slowly get up from the comfy bed and tip toed my way to the door. The door just opened as if it sensed my presence from afar. I walk through the hallway without a sound. Since I learned ballet before, I know how to walk without any creaking sound or shoe dragging the floor type of sound.

Ya get what I mean.

I traced my fingers on the wall to see if there's any secret passage way or a door that I can get out of. Let me just say something real quick, this cave is so dark at night, you could literally bump into anything.

My chest hit something hard all of a sudden and I let out a startled shriek. My body hit a wall when I jerked back. Who the hell is this? Walking around at night. You should be sleeping.

Someone took my hands and rubbed them together with their hands. I peaked one eye opened and I saw a person with a domino mask on with the suit colour of red and black.

that's on Robin everybody.

I sighed in relief and tamed the wild butterflies in my throat and stomach as I watch his attempt at warming my hands. It's cold guys, give me a break.

His eyes showing concern to my silver ones, Searching for answers. I can't look at his cause the mask is blocking his real ones, Im just guessing. "You're cold." He speak softly, letting my hands go. I gently push him away from me since the gap is getting closer💀. I still doesn't like the way he'd get close to me. It's as if he's watching my movements like im a bad guy.

and I don't want to be the bad guy.

I didn't say anything but instead, I chose to look away and rub my arms. I saw he narrowed his eyes at me at the corner of my eye. I heard a sigh coming from him.

I really want to go back and see how things go. I mean, I got school tomorrow and I am not ready to be absent, yet. Plus, Tony would be worried sick.

|| Unknown place
|| 3rd pov

"She's gone Maira! Those bastards took her!" Tony exclaimed in worry, grabbing his hair. At this point, He's about to break things any moment from now.

"Just be patient. Everything will be fine." Maira assured.

This made Tony gone mad and grab Maira by the collar and yelled at her face: "Ya think I didn't know that?! I've been patient long enough! Why aren't you worrying about her?!"

Tony then got pulled back by the guards. Maira wiped off the spit that was on her face using a handkerchief and sighs.

"I can't say anything to that. Im sorry Edgar."

Tony widened his eyes at the sound of his name. His real name. Tony was just a cover up. His real name was Edgar. He hasn't use that name in a long time. Gave him a familiar feeling that he felt a long time ago.

|| The Cave
|| present, Camile pov

" Batman wants to meet you. Cmon." He lead the way. Instead of going through the hallway, we use the vent. How fancy is that? My first day in the cave and im already in the vents spying on superheroes. Yall see how many red flags waving around here?

We jumped down about a room before the the actual room that Batman's in. I can already sense his presence from the door. The aura is very dark. I don't like it. I hugged my sides as I goes in. Robin in front of me, doing the talking. Since I have nothing to do, I scan the room. This place looks neat. I began walking around the place and saw a button. I got curious and reach for it until a hand snatch my hand away and drag me towards Batman.

You see, im that type of person that can't stay still during when I am not needed formally. My cheeks went red in embarrassment as I let out a nervous laugh. I lowly say, "oops, sorry. I got curious"

Batman didn't say anything, he just stares at me. Analysing my face for any confirmation if im a threat or not. The tension was cut off by Robin's fake cough which brought him back to reality.

"She's here for a reason and Im in a hurry here." He tapped his foot on the ground impatiently, giving Batman his sassy attitude.

Sometimes, I question his respect towards Batman. I mean, did he get any scoldings or a lecture from him for disrespecting him like that? Robin seems to be having a slight grudge for Batman and I can see it.

I thanked Robin for saving me using my hand behind my back. I hope he saw it. "Im going to give you a quick briefing. Robin will take you outside and wait for a black Limo to arrive. Is there any questions?"

I went quiet for a moment then replied yes. "Is he okay?" I asked in concern.

He seems to know who im talking about and proceed to tell me: "He is no longer to be traced. He disappeared without a trace. He went missing. I'll let you know when he'll be back."

I inhaled sharply and exhale shakily. "But Im sure he'll be fine." Robin adds, steps forward next to me.

I hope you're right.

|| Outside/ at the telephone booth thingy
|| with Robin<3

We went out from the zeta tube and im not used to it. It's like you're teleporting to another area. "So you just wait here and don't go anywhere okay?" Robin said quickly. he is, in a hurry. I wonder why.

"Not planning to go anywhere.." I mumbled, rubbing my arms craving for warmth.

"Good." Just like that he disappears to nowhere and im here in the alley beside this teleporting thing alone. Let's just pray that nothing happens to me and hope the limo comes here faster.

About a minute later, I heard a light from the side of the road. I was scared to go out so peak my head from the telephone booth and a firgure with an umbrella coming my way. I readied myself and prepare a scenario in my head of how to put that guy on a headlock. I wait for a second or two until a British accent caught me off guard.

A butler. in the rain. with an umbrella on.

I looked at him in dumbstruck and say, "uhh are you the guy that drives the limo..??" pointing my finger towards the limo with flashy lights. Plus, I can't see him properly due to the brightness.

He looks old. and friendly. I like him already.

"Yes. Now please get in the car or you wouldn't freeze to death Miss Camile." he said politely.

I gasped and turned around to face him. He threw a warm smile at me. I covered my mouth and exclaimed, "Alfred? Is that you?"

I ran and hug him. He hugged back, lovingly. He walked me to the limo and we went to Wayne Manor.

In the car, we chatted as if we're long lost friends reunited with each other. I love Alfred with my whole heart. If anyone dares to hurt my Alfred,I will karate chop their heads.

"We're here."

oh boy.