Nico fidgeted nervously. The newly 19 year old Jason Todd stood behind him. He had now adopted Nico (best birthday present ever), but they still viewed each other as brothers. He looked up at Red Hood his shyness showing. Jason put a comforting hand on his shoulder. It was Nico's first time meeting the rest of the bat boys - Jason's brothers. He was a nervous wreck. What if they discriminated against Nico for his powers? Batman hadn't, but who knew? Or what if they thought Nico was replacing them? Or what if they....

Jason touched Nico's shoulder gently as if sensing his thoughts, "They'll love you."

"But what if they don't?" Nico asked.

"You're going to melt their hearts, kid, but if they don't like you, I'll beat them black and blue until they do."

Nico chuckled at Jason's words, and Jason knocked on the door. The door swung open, and an elderly butler opened the door. Nico instinctively hid in the shadows.

"Master Jason!" The butler said with a smile, "Welcome home!"

"Thank you, Alfred." Jason smiled, and then realized Nico had disappeared into the shadows. He rolled his eyes fondly, "Nico, please come out."

"Oh, uh, sorry." Nico blushed.

Alfred's eyes widened slightly as Nico exited the shadows.

"Alfred, meet Nico Di Angelo, my ward, Nico meet Alfred Pennyworth, my grandfather figure, and the Wayne Manor butler."

"Hi." Nico held out his hand for a handshake which Alfred took, and shook kindly.

"Nice to meet you. Master Di Angelo."

"Can you just call me Nico?" Nico asked uncomfortably.

"Very well, Master Nico."

Nico shook his head, "I wouldn't usually back off, but you seem pretty adamant about this, so I'm going to."

Alfred smiled, a twinkle in his eye, "Now I think a certain group of young boys would like to see you."

Alfred lead them into the living room, revealing a bunch of black haired blue eyed boys.

"Oh my gosh!" The tallest gushed, "He's ADORABLE!" He rushed at Nico for a hug, and Nico on instinct judo flipped him. There was an awkward silence while the hugger groaned in pain.

Nico blushed, "Sorry. He scared me."

The group suddenly burst into roaring laughter.

"He's definitely the newest batboy!" One grinned.

The oldest got up, chuckling, and ruffling Nico's hair, "You've already proved yourself a perfectly normal member of the batfamily! Congratulations!"

Nico looked up at Jason, with a 'are they serious' look covering his face, and Jason silently said yes.

"He already know Batspeak!" The one that seemed to be the second oldest - not including Jason - announced.

"Shut up, Drake." The youngest grumbled, "You don't need to shout in my ear!"

"Can you please introduce yourselves. Nico asked, ignoring their antics.

The oldest grinned, "I'm Dick Grayson. The first Robin, and currently known as Nightwing!" He gestured to the second oldest, "This is Tim Drake. The second Robin, now Red Robin. Also, he's made a place in Jump City as the leader of the Teen Titans." He gestured to the youngest, "Damian Wayne - the only one who isn't adopted, and the current Robin."

"I'm Nico Di Angelo, Shadow, and Greek demigod."

"Whoa." Dick looked at Jason, "Does Bruce know you brought a superpowered individual to Gotham?"

"No." Jason said glaring, "But I refuse to let him kick Nico out! Nico had no choice. He's been through enough without dealing with Batman kicking him out of his home!"

Dick raised his hands in the universal 'I surrender' position, "Sorry. Just asking Bruce will be mad."

Nico suddenly stiffened, and opened his mouth to announce the Bat's arrival.

"What will I be mad about?" A man came walking out of the shadows. This was Bruce Wayne AKA Batman.

Jason put Nico behind him defensively. Nico let him.

Damian was the first to say it, "Father, Jason's ward has powers."

Jason's eyes hardened as he looked at Bruce, but the trained eyes around him could see the that Jason was prepared for a rejection and that He was afraid to be hurt again.

Bruce's expression didn't waver, "I know. He's not hurting anyone, and seems able to handle himself. "

"I won't let you kick him out..." Jason then realized what Bruce had said, "Wait... you knew? And you're not kicking him out?"

Bruce smirked, "I had my suspicions. I mean, how does a 10 year old inexperienced boy suddenly become a new hero overnight without some kind of background. The fact that he had pictures dating back to 1945 only confirmed it."

"Nico's past is a tough subject." Jason said angrily, "Don't bring it up!"

Nico's eyes widened, "You found them?" The others all looked at him, seeing him wide eyed, and hopeful, "Sorry, it's just... can I see them?" He got some curious looks, "My father wiped my memory. I don't remember anything except for my sister, and one memory of my mother cooking..,"

This gained a few looks of alarm, but Batman just nodded softly. He pulled out a file from who knows where, and showed it to Nico.

Nico opened it, and looked at the images fondly, before hugging Bruce. He then ran over to Jason and hugged him.

"He found them." He said softly.

The rest of the group was surprised to see Jason hug back, "I know, Neeks, I know."

"Wow. Jason's gone soft." Tim stared, shocked, "Didn't see that coming."

Nico and Jason blushed as Dick punched Tim's shoulder, "Don't ruin the Brother Hood moment!" He hushed.

"Brother Hood?" Tim snorted, "Play on words much?"

"Oi! I... uh..." Dick fumbled over his words, "It was a last minute thought! Plus it works! They're more like older and younger brothers than father and son!"

Jason regained his composure and joked, "Just like your namesake, aren't ya?"

Dick laughed, "I know. Right?"

Nico giggled at them.

"Oh you think we're funny, do ya?" Jason smirked and turned to the others, "Even the League of Shadows found this kid cute! Damian, your mom's maternal instincts even came out! I came, expecting a fight, and found a bunch of ninjas mothering slash teaching Nico! Wound up getting told to 'protect that kid or die'."

"Jaaaason." Nico whined. His cheeks were scarlet red as the others burst into giggles. Nico's whine only making them laugh harder.

"Good golly..." Dick giggled, "Are you serious?"

Jason just nodded, another chorus of laughter occurred. Even Bruce had to smile. If this kid could even warm the heart of Talia Al Ghul, it was no wonder Jason was going soft.

When the laughter was done, Dick smirked, "Hey Nico!"

"Yeah?" Nico asked.

"Are you any good at hide and seek?" Dick smirked.

Jason started shaking his head, "Please, please don't. We'll never find him..."

Nico grinned wickedly, and the others laughed, following suit.

"Not it! Nose goes!" Nico shouted, and everyone but Jason touched their nose.

"No! No! No!" Jason screamed as everyone vanished, "$#*+."

Bruce walked to his study, "Good luck." He shut and locked the door.

Jason found almost everyone - except Nico - within one hour. Now the group had been hunting Nico for 3 hours.

"Where is he?" Tim groaned.

"I don't know! It's like he completely disappeared!" Dick threw his hands in the air.

"You're the one not letting us give up, Grayson." Damian scowled.

Dick crossed his arms, but didn't argue.

"He's probably in the shadows - literally... we won't find him." Jason huffed.

"Wait... literally?" Tim asked, "What does that mean?"

"Nico can morph with shadows. We won't find him. He has basically disappeared." Jason huffed.

"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Dick shouted, shaking Jason's shoulders.

Jason shrugged, "I thought it'd be funny to see you guys run around looking for him, but then I forgot."

"Are you kidding me?!" Tim shouted.

"Todd." Damian growled, "You are an idiot."

"Come out, come out, wherever you are!" Dick shouted.

"I'm right here!" Nico complained loudly from behind them.

"ACK!" The group screamed, and jumped turning around.

"Gotcha!" Nico snickered.

"Dick screamed like a girl." Jason snorted.

"DID NOT!" The oldest protested.

Tim snickered, "You totally did."

"N - No!"

"He totally did, didn't he Damian?"

Damian crossed his arms, "You lot are idiots. I won't participate in such foolish bahiavior..."

"Thank you!" Dick smiled.

"However, Grayson's scream was quite high pitched." Damian finished.

"Traitor." Dick pouted.

Damian rolled his eyes.