"Why do we have to go shopping?"

"Because you two brats look like we just picked you up off the streets."

"No we don't."

"Neeks, you realize that your sleeve is hanging on by literal threads."

"And so???"

"We've been wearing the same clothes for the past three days."

"And???"

"You're coming whether you like it or not Neeks." Will announced with a groan, snagging his fingers on the hood of Nico's jacket.

"But-"

"No buts. Get in the car."

Nico frowned, flopping onto the ground "No."

"Get in the car."

"Make me," he challenged, looking Will dead in the eyes.

Maintaining eye contact, Will picked Nico up and carefully tossed him into the backseat of the car.

"Really?"

"You said it."

A while later, the four walked into the mall, carefully avoiding contact with everyone around them, each discrete in their own way.

Dick wouldn't stop moving, weaving through the crowds as he cheerfully asked "Where to first?"

Jason grumbled. "What do we even need for these two?"

"I was thinking a set of formal clothes, a set of semiformal, a swimsuit, two or three sets of workout clothes and some casual clothes? How's that sound?"

"Not bad. You two good with grabbing street clothes first?"

"That sounds great! Which stores should we visit? I like t-shirts and plaids, while Nico rarely wears anything but black."

"Well then, if we start at this store, we can get..."

They walked from store to store, collecting bags upon bags of clothing.

Many people were passed more than once, happening to be seen two or three times in the various stores.

"Sunshine, we're being trailed," Nico whispered, "Don't look back. 5 o clock, male in a black hood and blue scarf. Can't identify any features."

"Are you sure that you want to visit that store? We've seen the same sort of clothes in the others we've already visited."

"Yeah, I'm sure. I saw a jacket that looks interesting."

"Dick! Nico wants to go take a look at that shop. Are you good to take the bags to the car by yourself?"

"Sure Will! I'll meet you there soon!" He darted off, carrying the bags easily as he streaked through the crowds.

"So, why the fuck did you not want Dick to stay with you two?"

"We have a trail. You seem more willing to help take him out then Dick."

"Do we know the target?"

"Probably you. Neeks and I don't know of anyone who lives in Gotham with a grudge against us."

"Think you'll be fine if you split and go around to get them from behind Will?"

"Sounds like a plan. I'll head towards the bathrooms."

Will walked off, heading towards the bathrooms while Jason and Nico headed towards the shop.

A figure popped up in front of him, slapping their hand over his mouth and dragging him into the empty bathroom, delivering a hard punch to his head.

"Night night sunshine bitch."

Word Count 495

Published 4/29/2020

—————Authors Note—————

Fun fact! The reason that Nico and Will keep getting hurt is because I personally think that the two of them at full health could wreak the Batman villains without breaking much of a sweat.

Like seriously. Say 5 skeletons that were summoned by Nico with flaming arrows provided by Will. Most of the Batman villains would be wrecked since their powers wouldn't work against dead bodies.

Question of the Chapter

What's a song that you recommend?

- Im suggesting the Hamilton soundtrack! It has really interesting songs with a lot of different styles.