Batman - City of Vengeance - Vengeance timeline
Opening narration :
Vengeance. It was on everyone's mind, it was almost consuming Bruce Wayne for it was unlike anything he had to face before on such a personal level.
The bat-cave is shown with everyone still in a state of shock with after Barbara Gordon had just asked to join Batman and Robin.
Bruce Wayne
''Absolutely not!''
Barbara Gordon
''But you didn't even consider my request Bruce?, Alfred?? Dick???''
Alfred Pennyworth
''I am sorry Ms Gordon but I'm with Master Bruce on this, not only is it far too dangerous but what would your father think of his young brilliant and intelligent daughter running around Gotham at night?? no I think your skills would be best used elsewhere''
Bruce Wayne
''Case closed Barbara, now Alfred will take you to your room I've got work to do with Robin down here''
Barbara just sighed and followed Alfred to the room she was to say in for the night once she decided to ask Alfred something
Barbara Gordon
''Alfred I've been meaning to ask you something...what is your honest opinion of this entire setup?? The Batman I mean, isn't it all just a bit much??''
Alfred Pennyworth
''Well to answer your question as honestly as I can I guess at the beginning I did hate it, I truly did each night when Bruce went out I feared he would not return, Gotham has changed over these past 5 years but when Bruce began his ''project'' as he used to call it back then well the city and it's streets were rife with crime, from the war between Carmine Falcone and Salvatore Maroni...Master Bruce was really thrown into the deep end for a long time, so to answer your question I do think it's all a bit much still even to this day but once Bruce gets that look in his eye there is no stopping him from achieving his goal of protecting this city and it's citizens from any and all threats''
Barbara Gordon
''Wow that's quite the answer Alfred...thank you for being so honest with me''
Alfred Pennyworth
''No problem Ms Gordon, now please do try and get some rest it has been quite the day, and remember you father will be home tomorrow hold onto that thought, good night!''
Barbara Gordon
''Thank you Alfred, good night!''
Barbara got ready for bed, it had been one of the craziest days of her life, not only was she in the bat-mobile but she was also inside of the bat-cave itself on two separate occasions not to mention Robin saved her life from thugs and now she is staying overnight in Wayne Manor, Barbara was finally in bed under the covers with her phone in her hand, she just stared at her home screen photo which was a picture of her and her dad at his birthday party a few weeks previous
Barbara Gordon
''I love you dad..see you tomorrow''
Barbara set the phone down on the nightstand beside her and closed her eyes as she begun to drift off to sleep Alfred is seen exiting the elevator as he arrives back down in the bat-cave
Alfred Pennyworth
''Ms Gordon is settled sir, so shall we continue down this rabbit hole or will I lock up for the night??''
Bruce Wayne
''I really want to continue but my head is just all over the place..I think it's best we end here the search for Elizabeth's father isn't turning up anything of note and besides I think it's time we tackle this from another angle''
Alfred Pennyworth
''And what would that be sir??''
Bruce Wayne
''I think I need to get in touch with an old friend...Thomas Elliot''
Alfred Pennyworth
''But sir it's been over 10 years since you two last even spoke are you sure Mr Elliot will be so eager to listen to what you have to say??''
Bruce Wayne
''Alfred please if I know Tommy he will be powerless to at the thought of some sort of business proposition..that is unless he fully expects my arrival after all the whole thing with Elizabeth is still in the news and people are still on the streets letting their voices be heard''
Alfred Pennyworth
''My point exactly sir! if you do decide to go then please proceed with caution if Mr Elliot is involved with Vengeance then you could be walking straight into a trap''
Bruce Wayne
''That I'm very much aware of Alfred but I won't be going alone because Dick is going to accompany me to the meeting''
Dick Grayson
''Me?? but why?? you know me I have very little business sense''
Alfred Pennyworth
''Are you sure bringing along Master Grayson is the best idea sir??''
Bruce Wayne
''Questions,questions c'mon Alfred, Dick is more than capable of handling himself and the situation and even if things do go south I will be there to squash any immediate danger, this could be our only chance to find out for certain if Tommy is indeed somehow involved with Elizabeth, if there's even a 1% chance that it's possible then we need to take it as an absolute certainty and we need to stop them!''
Alfred Pennyworth
''Okay sir I trust you as always, so tomorrow the fight against Vengeance truly commences''
Morning soon dawns on Gotham and with it brings another challenge for Bruce Wayne and company, Barbara Gordon is now aide awake and proceeds to get dressed before walking into the main room of Wayne Manor where Alfred had prepared a lovely breakfast for everyone, Bruce Wayne is seen at the head of the table drinking from a cup as Alfred enters the room wearing an apron holding a pot of coffee
Alfred Pennyworth
''Ah Ms Gordon you're awake I trust you slept okay??''
Barbara Gordon
''Yes very much so thank you both for being so nice in letting me stay here it meant a lot''
Bruce Wayne remained silent his eyes solely focused on the newspaper which Alfred had gotten bright and early for him
Alfred Pennyworth
''Will you be joining us for breakfast??''
Barbara Gordon
''No..thank you! this all looks wonderful it really does but I need to get to the hospital, said I'd be there to bring my dad home and I'm going to keep that promise so thank you for being so helpful but I'll be on my way!''
Alfred Pennyworth
''Very well but with that being said how will you get to the hospital at 7am?? do you want me to drive you??''
Barbara Gordon
''Would you?? if that's okay with you Bruce?? it would certainly be a lot of help Alfred thank you!''
Alfred Pennyworth
''It's not trouble Ms Gordon, shall we be off?? let us leave Master Bruce to enjoy his breakfast''
Barbara nodded and waved goodbye to Bruce and Dick who just entered the room as her and Alfred were leaving, she walks to Alfred's car getting in and putting on her seat-belt, Alfred gets into the car and starts it, he doesn't take off right away however as a group have gathered right outside of the main gates which lead in and out of Wayne Manor, was it reporters?? the media?? or just disgruntled people hoping to trounce on the Wayne name?? Alfred put his foot on the acceleration and headed straight for the exit
Alfred Pennyworth
''Looks like we have a crowd waiting for us Ms Gordon, I think it's best we don't react here, do these people have no morals?? this is absurd..I do apologize you shouldn't have to put up with this''
Barbara Gordon
''It's okay Alfred you were not to know this would happen especially right outside of Wayne Manor and at such an early time in the morning''
Alfred took off and as the gates opened his car was hounded by a horde of people all asking questions about Bruce Wayne, his reaction to the reveal of his apparent sister Elizabeth Wayne and how he manages to handle the situation going forward, Alfred just kept driving as the group faded into the distance as they drove to the hospital so that Barbara could pick up Gordon, Bruce and Dick are shown back at Wayne Manor as they each enjoy some of the breakfast prepared by Alfred.
Dick Grayson
''Where is Alfred going with Barbara??''
Bruce Wayne
''Alfred is bringing her to the hospital to pick up Gordon who is going home today''
Dick Grayson
''Ah okay, so today we're meeting Thomas Elliot right?? has the meeting been arranged??''
Bruce Wayne
''Not yet Alfred will arrange it all over the phone when he returns, now Dick you just follow my lead later okay?? I haven't seen Tommy in years so things may be awkward at first but once we get over the formalities it should be okay''
Dick nods as he drinks from the cup of coffee that he had just poured out, Alfred is seen driving up to the hospital coming to a complete stop outside of the main doors as Barbara prepared to get out.
Alfred Pennyworth
''Here we are, please do give Mr Gordon mine and Bruce's best well wishes won't you?''
Barbara Gordon
''Yes of course Alfred and thank you for driving me here it really does mean a lot''
Alfred Pennyworth
''It was no trouble Ms Gordon, farewell!''
Barbara shuts the door of Alfred's car and waves him goodbye as he takes off heading back in the direction he came from, Barbara looks up at the hospital's entrance before she begins taking the steps up to the building which she enters heading directly for the room Gordon was staying in, she took the time to stop and talk to the receptionist who was at her desk
Barbara Gordon
''Hello, I'm here to see James Gordon, he is being discharged today and I'm here to help bring him home, I'm his daughter Barbara''
Receptionist
''Ah so you're Barbara?? your father is always talking about you how great you are and how you're destined for great things in Gotham and beyond''
Barbara blushed every so slightly at the woman's words as she waved goodbye to her before making her way down the hallway to her dad's room where inside Jim Gordon was seen up and out of bed getting everything he needed before leaving, Barbara proceeds to knock on the door
Barbara Gordon
''Dad??''
Jim Gordon
''Ah Barbara there you are come in, come in!''
Barbara walked into the room and almost immediately wrapped her arms around her dad, in that moment she felt safe and well again almost as if nothing had happened but in reality things were different and things did change
Jim Gordon
''It's so good to see you Barbara, remind me to thank Bruce Wayne for taking you in last night, speaking of last night what were you thinking just running off like that?? I was worried sick! luckily Doctor Leslie Thompkins was on hand to help me not just last night but for my entire stay here''
Barbara Gordon
''Dr Leslie Thompkins huh? well I'm glad she was there for you dad, I'm sorry I wasn't here as much as I should've been y'know how it gets with school work and stuff..so shall we be off home then you all packed up and ready to go??''
Barbara wondered, was Doctor Leslie Thompkins the one who Batman had told to take extra care of Jim Gordon? it certainly made sense given the way Gordon was talking about her
Jim Gordon
''It's okay Barbara I know how busy you are with school and various other things, your old man is a tough one I'll always bounce back, I do have a question though before we go if you'd just hear me out?''
Barbara Gordon
''Sure what is it dad??''
Jim Gordon
''Well you see I was thinking of asking Leslie out on a date?? not now of course but soon, I know Doctors don't date patients but I'm not a patient anymore am I? what do you think??''
Barbara looked at Gordon with a slight grin
Barbara Gordon
''Well what I think is if she makes you happy and she's okay with it all go for it, I just want you to be happy dad you deserve it, god knows you've worked so tirelessly for this city it'd be about time you get something out of it other than grief and being shot''
Jim Gordon gathered his belongings and placed his hand on Barbara's shoulder to thank her, the two walked out of the hospital and for Jim it was a great sense of relief to be back out in the land of the living but danger still lurked ahead...for everyone! Barbara hailed down a taxi and before long they were heading for home as Alfred is seen entering Wayne Manor once again mobbed by crowds of people, he again ignores them but it's already proving difficult for him he could only sit and imagine how Bruce Wayne will deal with this situation, Alfred brings his car to a stop and enters Wayne Manor where Bruce and Dick were just finishing up the breakfast he had prepared
Alfred Pennyworth
''I dropped Ms Gordon off at the hospital sir, fore warning however there is a rather nasty crowd gathering outside Wayne Manor, it seems to be a mixture of the media and others who there to show their disdain and anger at The Wayne family''
Dick Grayson
''Well isn't that just great??..these people are the worst of the worst''
Alfred Pennyworth
''I couldn't agree more sir, so Master Bruce shall I go ahead and set up a meeting with Mr Elliot?? I have already taken the liberty of preparing the best formal wear for you both it is upstairs in both of your rooms''
Bruce Wayne
''Yes Alfred please go ahead and make the meeting possible me and Dick will finish up here and go change, as for the people outside I guess for now we will use the bat-cave exit to avoid them completely''
Alfred nodded and went about setting up the meeting with Thomas Elliot, it wasn't long before everything was set up for a 11am meeting with Bruce, Thomas Elliot and Dick Grayson who would be tagging along, Alfred places the phone down on the counter top before going to Bruce's room
Alfred Pennyworth
''Sir? everything is in order and ready, Mr Elliot will see you and Master Grayson at 11am so you've got plenty of time to get ready and prepare yourselves''
Bruce Wayne
''Thank you Alfred I really would be lost without you wouldn't I??''
Alfred Pennyworth
''Very much so sir''
Alfred let out a small but firm smile as Bruce prepared to get ready while in the next room Dick was too getting ready for what was going to be a pretty big day as far as he was concerned.
Bruce Wayne
''It is now 9am so we have 2 hours before our meeting okay that's good, Alfred will you let Dick know I'll be down in the bat-cave?? just need to check over something things and also get the car ready''
Alfred Pennyworth
''Of course, I do hope the meeting with Mr Elliot proves fruitful sir''
Bruce nods accepting Alfred's words, he takes the elevator down into the bat-cave to get everything ready before him and Dick leave for the meeting, Alfred walks into Dick Grayson's room
Alfred Pennyworth
''Master Grayson, Bruce is down in the cave awaiting you, he is preparing the car and will be leaving soon I hope the meeting goes well and remember just be yourself and listen to Bruce he has this situation under control''
Dick Grayson
''Yeah? cool thanks Alfred and as for the meeting I will listen and follow Bruce ten-fold don't worry about it''
It's not long before Dick too takes the elevator down into the bat-cave where he sees Bruce standing before a board of investigation that Bruce had somehow created since last night, it features notes and even a drawing of Vengeance's mask, Dick walks into the cave and asks Bruce about the board
Dick Grayson
''A new investigation board huh?? where did you even find the time to construct this??''
Bruce Wayne
''Couldn't sleep last night so spent my time making this up, what do you think?? it's not much but it's a good starting point and I find these investigation boards to be very helpful in our investigations''
Dick Grayson
''These things are more your style Bruce you know I'm more upfront with things''
Bruce Wayne
''That's what I like about you Dick, okay so I have got the car ready and it's still some time before our appointment so shall we be off?? I'd rather be early than late it leaves a good impression, now as for getting out of here I'd much rather go out the main entrance but I really can't be dealing with the media right now''
Dick Grayson
''Sure thing Bruce and I understand it's totally fine going out this way, it's probably for the best we avoid people right now anyways''
Both Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson got into Bruce's BMW car that he had stored away in the bat-cave for emergencies just such as right now, once inside and seat belts put on Bruce set off out of the bat-cave entrance which in theory would hide them from the media and gathering crowd and while successful Bruce's eagerness to get this meeting over and done with grew more and more by the second''
Dick Grayson
''What's this?? do I sense Bruce Wayne feeling nervous??''
Bruce Wayne
''Me nervous? never you know that Dick, I am skeptical however, this is going to be my first time seeing Tommy in a decade, couple that with everything with Elizabeth and right now there is quite a storm brewing in Gotham just waiting to burst and unleash it's thunder and lightning upon us all''
Dick remained silent up until they arrived at the main office building of Thomas Elliot who after the death of his parents gained total control of their estate, Bruce parked the car in the car park located below the building as they drove down to park a wave of nerves came over Dick but he tried his best to suppress the feeling if nothing else than for Bruce's sake, the two men got out and entered the elevator which took them directly to the main office floor where Thomas Elliot awaited them, Bruce walks up to the receptionist stating who he was and confirming his appointment time
Bruce Wayne
''Hello I'm Bruce Wayne I have a 11am appointment with Thomas Elliot''
Receptionist
''Ah Bruce Wayne Mr Elliot has been awaiting your arrival he will be with you shortly, it's so nice to finally meet you Mr Wayne my name is Maria''
Extending her hand the receptionist shakes hands with Bruce Wayne as Thomas Elliot's door opens up and the man himself walks out immediately locking eyes with Bruce Wayne''
Thomas Elliot
''Bruce Wayne..now this is quite the trip down memory lane isn't it?? how long as it been?? 10 years??''
Bruce Wayne with Dick Grayson right behind him walks straight up to Thomas Elliot as the two share a handshake and a hug after all it had been a very long time since they last saw one another
Bruce Wayne
''It sure has been a long time Tommy how've you been??
Thomas Elliot
''I'm doing well, business is doing well..oh please do come on sit down and let's talk business''
Closing the door behind them Thomas Elliot took his seat as Bruce and Dick too sit down with Dick leaning on every single word that was to come out of Bruce's mouth
Bruce Wayne
''Thank you for being so accommodating I know you're a busy man so it was nice of you to fit me into your schedule''
Thomas Elliot
''Sure thing Bruce honestly when I heard that you wanted to see me I was a bit surprised I mean it has been 10 years since we last even spoke so I gather this must be important especially since you've brought along someone with you??''
Dick looked at Thomas Elliot with a glaring intent did he know who Dick was??
Bruce Wayne
''Where are my manners this is Dick Grayson he is my son, well adopted son, I adopted him after the death of his parents I'm trying to teach him the ropes you know how it is Tommy business is always changing and evolving and someday Dick here will be atop Wayne Enterprises.
A small smile formed on Dick's face when Bruce said that one day he would be atop Wayne Enterprises, did Bruce really feel this way?? only time would tell.
Thomas Elliot
''Of course Bruce I understand more than you believe..so just what is this big proposal you want to pitch to me??''
Bruce Wayne
''Well it's to do with Arkham Asylum, not only is it severely in need of a total overhaul it most definitely needs a lot more funds pumped into it and I thought if me and you got together we could help rebuild and ultimately improve the facility''
Thomas Elliot pondered Bruce's proposal sitting in his chair seemingly mulling it over in his head before responding
Thomas Elliot
''Wow Bruce I didn't expect you to care so much about Arkham Asylum personally I think it's fine as is especially given those who often inhabit it but I will take your proposal under consideration''
Bruce Wayne stands up shaking his old friends hand
Bruce Wayne
''Thank you Tommy that's all I needed to hear from you, I just want what is best for this city and it's people you know?? so you'll be in touch soon??''
Thomas Elliot
''Yes I will be in touch as soon as possible Bruce it was so good to see you again and you too Mr Grayson, let's hope it's not 10 years again before we see one another''
Bruce Wayne
''I'm going to hold you to that, we'll meet up for dinner or drinks very soon it is after all long overdue''
Thomas Elliot led both me out of the room shaking both of their hands before closing his office door leaving both Bruce and Dick with nothing to do but return home, they both leave how they entered via the elevator waving goodbye to the receptionist Maria along the way, now back in Bruce's BMW Dick began to speak
Dick Grayson
''So that went well right?? I mean I didn't have to even speak, can I be honest though?? your old school buddy didn't seem THAT happy to see you I mean he practically rushed us out the door, something feels off Bruce''
Bruce Wayne
''Tommy has always been in a world of his own sometimes but he seemed okay, maybe he's just stressed from work?? I know I would be with all he has taken on since the death of his parents''
As Bruce and Dick drive back to Wayne Manor Thomas Elliot is seen in his office, dialing a number on his phone he begins to speak
Thomas Elliot
''You were right..Bruce Wayne was here he wants me to help him rebuild Arkham Asylum but I'm pretty sure it's all a front after all him showing up here, now after 10 years just when you reveal yourself to the world it seems all a bit too convenient doesn't it sis??''
The focus shifts from Thomas Elliot's office to a room filled with photos and newspaper clippings of Bruce Wayne and The Batman..the person on the phone with Thomas Elliot is none other than Elizabeth Wayne
Elizabeth Wayne
''You are absolutely right Brother, Bruce Wayne is a fraud and is clearly onto us but soon enough none of that will matter as we will have our Vengeance on not just Gothams favorite son but all of this cease-pool of a city!
Thomas Elliot
''That's what I like to hear, I have something that I think you're going to like to hear..I know someone who has quite the vendetta against Bruce Wayne or should I say..The Batman and he owes me big time for helping him evade prison time..his name is Floyd Lawton''
Elizabeth Wayne
''Oh well isn't this exciting someone is really upping their game aren't they?? once we eliminate Bruce Wayne and The Batman nobody will be able to stop us''
Thomas Elliot
''I will arrange everything and it won't be long before we're running Gotham hand in hand''
As Thomas Elliot finished his call with Elizabeth Wayne he then dialed Floyd Lawton like he said he would, with his phone once again primed for a call he began to speak''
Thomas Elliot
''Floyd Lawton..I have a business opportunity for you''
Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson are seen arriving back at Wayne Manor and enter right back into the bat-cave as to avoid the media once again the car comes to a stop in the middle of the cave and Dick can't help but once again question Bruce about Thomas Elliot as both men exit the car
Dick Grayson
''So do you think Mr Elliot thinks you were bluffing about your rebuild Arkham plan or did he seem really interested?? I mean he's your old school friend you should know him the best right?? whole situation just felt so off to me.
Bruce takes in Dick's words but doesn't reply as the two exit the bat-cave and head back up to the main foyer area of Wayne Manor where Alfred is seen doing some work of his won
Alfred Pennyworth
''Ah you're both back! am I right to assume your meeting went well sir??''
Dick Grayson
''He won't tell me, and to answer to answer your question no it did not go well or at least I think it didn't, his old school buddy couldn't wait to get rid of us it felt like''
Bruce just looks in the direction of Alfred back at Dick then back at Alfred
Bruce Wayne
''Okay so Tommy's behavior was a bit odd but I don't think he wanted to get rid of us''
Dick just shrugs at Bruce's words and walks out of the foyer into one of the backrooms where he had some training equipment setup
Alfred Pennyworth
''It seems Master Grayson is a tad wound up sir..so how did the meeting really go??''
Bruce sits down beside Alfred at the dining table and begins to tell him all about the meeting
Bruce Wayne
''It was fine..I mean I hadn't seen Tommy in 10 years of course it was going to feel a bit off but Dick well obviously he's just looking out for me and I appreciate that but he needs to trust me on this''
Alfred Pennyworth
''It is no question he trusts you Master Bruce I somewhat share his let's call it hesitation in just letting Thomas Elliot back into our lives after so long out of it, people change and sometimes not for the better so just be careful''
Bruce placed his hand on Alfred's shoulder and nodded as Dick could be heard in the back room letting out his frustrations, Barbara Gordon and Jim Gordon are seen at home after arriving back from Jim's stint in hospital
Jim Gordon
''Man does it feel good to be back home, the hospital staff were amazing but you just can't beat the comfort of your own home''
Barbara smiles at her dad's words as she places Jim's bag into his room atop his bed, before leaving the room she takes a piece of paper out of her back pocket and places it on top of Jim's bag making sure it sticks out so that he won't miss it
Barbara Gordon
''Okay that's everything sorted at least for now, shall I order some takeout and we can take it easy tonight??''
As Barbara finishes speaking Jim's GCPD dispatcher could be heard going off with an officer calling for help
GCPD Officer
''This is Renee Montoya shots fired, I repeat shots fired at Monarch Theater! I need back up ASAP''
Barbara listened intently and once the dispatcher went silent she called her dad who was in the bathroom
Barbara Gordon
''Dad??''
Jim Gordon rushes back into the living room area upon hearing Barbara's voice calling out to him
Jim Gordon
''What is it?? what's happened??''
Barbara points at Jim's radio dispatcher almost as to question why he even has it turned on as this was supposed to be a time for him to rest and take things easy
Barbara Gordon
''What is that?? why do you even have your radio dispatcher on dad?? remember what the doctors said you are supposed to be taking it easy for the next few days at least, that means not even a hint of work for the quite some time''
The radio goes off again with Renee Montoya once more being heard
Renee Montoya
''Batman and Robin have arrived on the scene they've entered the Monarch Theater but I still need backup ASAP something is not right here''
Barbara's mind immediately jumps to Dick and Bruce who were on the scene she hoped that they would be alright as Jim attempts to explain why he has his dispatcher turned on
Jim Gordon
''I'm sorry Barbara but you know how I am, the job never stops even if I'm on my death bed I'm probably going to have this thing turned on listening to what is happening in the city I love..the city that I and countless others have sworn to protect whatever the cost, but you're right tonight and the next few days are just going to be between you and me, a under performing GCPD officer is one thing but an under performing Commissioner?? that's a whole other situation entirely so with all of that being said I believe that Batman, Robin and the rest of the GCPD can handle this situation without me.''
Barbara takes in what her dad said and lets out a soft smile but not long after her mind again jumps to the idea of Bruce and Dick being in trouble, her mind began racing given that she knew what was going on with Elizabeth Wayne, Vengeance and everything else, she began to pray and hope for their safe arri back home so that she could go and see them the following day
Barbara Gordon
''Thank you for telling me dad, I love you..so about the takeout?''
As Barbara and Jim got some takeout for the night and settled down for an evening of taking it easy the opposite could be said for Batman and Robin who were now inside of The Monarch Theater an all too familiar place for Bruce Wayne as it was this exact building he and his parents were in attendance the night of their murder, inside Robin and Batman don't see anything or anyone that is until a projector begins to play on the big screen, it is a video damning Martha Wayne and her actions towards her family but most importantly her daughter Elizabeth Wayne, it was harrowing viewing for Batman to see his very own mother be slandered this way but he kept his focus scanning the entire room with his detective vision he notices a heat signature behind the screen, immediately he calls out to them with Robin readying his staff ready for combat if it was to be necessary
Batman
''I know someone is behind the screen, come out and nobody will have to get hurt here tonight, not again''
Batman directs Robin to go left and he goes right as they both rush the screen area attempting to take the person by surprise but it's to no avail as the person behind the screen is already gone suddenly a voice can be heard calling out from above them''
?????
''Too slow Batman''
Batman immediately looks upward with Robin doing the same, they see who it is and it's none other than Floyd Lawton or as he is more commonly known as Deadshot a highly skilled assassin for hire who can kill anyone or anything if the price is right
Batman
''Deadshot..''
Floyd Lawton
''Surprised to see me again Batman?? you know last time we met you had me in handcuffs but thanks to a certain someone I was able to totally avoid jail time and now it's time I return the favor that he gave me so I can see my daughter again''
Robin
''Deadshot this isn't right, whoever you're working for is clearly worth nothing only using use to carry out their evil plans, what would your daughter say if she saw her father right now?''
Floyd Lawton
''Don't you dare pull that card boy wonder, it's time that the Batman and his 'sidekick' were eliminated once and for all..say goodbye''
Deadshot readies the gun that is strapped to his arm as he points it directly at Batman's chest, Robin notices that a red dot is now firmly on Batman's chest and dives infront of the shot it hitting of his chest plate but not directly hitting him rather it bouncing off of him but he does end up on the ground and is pretty banged up, Batman is in disbelief and calls out to Robin but not before he notices Deadshot running from the scene
Batman
''This isn't over Deadshot...Robin are you okay?? stay with me help is on the way''
Robin is breathing heavily on the ground as Batman uses his remote control bat-mobile gadget to drive the car around the back of the Monarch Theater, he then picks up Robin and carries him to the car but not before he has has to pass through Crime Alley as the memories of his mother and father's murder come rushing into his head once again, he finally reaches the car places Robin inside carefully and gets in himself starting the engine immediately before taking off in a hurry''
Batman
''You're gonna be okay Dick, Alfred.. I need to call Alfred and let him know what's happened here he'll have the bat-cave set up for once we get back''
Batman calls Alfred using the built in phone in the bat-mobile and begins to explain the situation''
Alfred Pennyworth
''Master Bruce is everything okay sir??''
Batman
''No everything is not okay Alfred..Dick has been badly injured and it's my fault, I'll explain everything once I get back but can you please get the bat-cave ready for when we arrive I'm not far out''
Alfred Pennyworth
''Of course sir I'll get it done''
Robin begins to move around in great discomfort beside Batman who actives the afterburners in the bat-mobile directly heading for the bat-cave which is where he arrives within minutes where Alfred can be seen waiting surely with baited breath, Batman stops the car and helps Robin out carrying him once again before gently setting him down on a makeshift table Alfred had set up that was full of supplies for treating any and all injuries
Alfred Pennyworth
''Vengeance sir??''
Batman :
''No this was the work of Deadshot, the whole trouble at the Monarch Theater was a blatant trap to lure me and Robin into firing line of the so called world's greatest assassin''
Batman removes his cowl as him and Alfred tend to Robin who is now awake, he attempts to move on the table but ends up screaming out in pain so he just lays still
Alfred Pennyworth
''Easy Master Grayson don't move an inch until Master Bruce has had a proper look at your injury''
Bruce removes Robin's chest plating and a piece of a bullet round falls to the floor, Alfred picks it up and notices the word Deadshot engraved on it
Bruce Wayne
''It looks like your chest plating saved your life Dick..remind me to give Lucius a raise later''
Attempting to make light of the situation Bruce took the bullet shell from Alfred and placed it by the bat-computer so that he could examine it later
Dick Grayson
''Y'know for a moment there I thought it was all over..I know we've had run ins with Deadshot before but this time he seemed really desperate''
Dick attempts to sit up and finally does but is still very much suffering from the near fatal incident that almost cost him his life, he jumps off the table onto the ground and begins to remove the rest of his gear and equipment this was a night he wouldn't be forgetting in a hurry
Bruce Wayne
''This is worrying, Deadshot is on the loose, Vengeance is still out there somewhere plotting her next move and Jim Gordon is also out of action...I have to focus and pull through this Gotham City needs it's protector now more than ever before''
Night becomes morning and with it news of the night's events spread throughout Gotham with it being spoken about on the news and radio alike, at the Gordon household Barbara and Jim are still asleep but are soon awoken by a loud banging on their door, Barbara goes to open it but nobody is there but as she goes to close the door she notices a letter on the ground she picks it up and is very quickly alarmed at what it says
:Letter:
''I know who you really are Barbara Gordon..''
Jim Gordon
''Who was at the door??''
Barbara Gordon
''Oh um it was just a wrong address for a delivery dad''
Jim Gordon
''They sure know how to knock don't they??''
Jim chuckles as he pours them both out a cup of coffee little did he know that the only thing on Barbara's mind right now was getting to see Bruce, Dick and Alfred but she had to play it cool as to not alarm him
Barbara Gordon
''No coffee for me dad, I totally forgot but I have a class this morning and it's pretty important for my final grade, I'll get coffee on the way if that's okay??
Jim Gordon
''Sure but I wish you would've told me we could've had breakfast together instead of sleeping in, oh well next time eh?? do you want me to drive you??''
Barbara Gordon
''No thanks dad but I will take you up on that breakfast offer soon, I love you see you later''
Barbara with everything she needs in hand including the letter stuffed in her bag leaves home and makes her way to Wayne Manor which was becoming an all too familiar place for her but this was getting more and more serious with each passing say it seemed, she was soon on Wayne Manor's grounds and approached the door knocking on it nobody answered at first as they were all in the bat-cave talking about the night previous, Alfred gets an alert that someone is at the door as Bruce pulls it up on the bat-computer screen
Alfred Pennyworth
''Miss Gordon?? shouldn't she be at home right now??''
Bruce enhances the picture on the bat-computer as Barbara can be seen holding the letter to the door's camera with the words ''I know'' now being clearly visible
Bruce Wayne
''She has something, let her in Alfred this could be a breakthrough that we so desperately need''
Alfred takes the elevator up to the main foyer and greets Barbara once he opens the door
Alfred Pennyworth
''Ah Miss Gordon so nice to see you again''
Alfred barely finishes his sentence and is almost pushed aside by a clearly stressed and nervous Barbara
Barbara Gordon
''Are they here?? I need to see Bruce and Dick right now''
Alfred Pennyworth
''They're both below in the cave but Master Grayson is injured so please do be careful around him''
Barbara stopped in her tracks when she heard Dick was injured
Barbara Gordon
''Oh my god is he okay?? what happened? I heard on my dad's dispatcher that something happened at the Monarch Theater but injured??''
Alfred Pennyworth
''Master Bruce will explain everything I'm sure now let's take the elevator down to the cave shall we?''
Alfred and Barbara both enter the elevator which leads down to the bat-cave, once down in the cave Barbara darts out of the elevator heading directly for Dick who was now sitting next to Bruce by the bat-computer, not heeding Alfred's words Barbara wraps her arms around Dick in a warm embrace before remembering that he is injured
Barbara Gordon
''Oh my god I'm so sorry are you okay Dick?? my mind just went totally blank there and forgot you're hurt I apologize..so what happened?? I heard that something happened at the Monarch Theater on my dad's dispatcher but I never expected you to get hurt''
Dick just stares at Barbara before looking at Bruce then back again, Bruce's eyes solely focused on the letter Barbara had clutched firmly in her hand
Dick Grayson
''I'll be fine Barbara and as for what happened..well it's a long story but for now I think Bruce is more interested in that letter you have there''
Bruce Wayne
''Dick is right we'll explain what happened later but for now that letter where did you get it??''
Barbara Gordon
''This letter?? well this morning when me and dad were sleeping there was this bang on the front door almost like a gunshot going off, I ran to the door but nobody was there just this letter on the floor, is is from who I think it's from?? I didn't ask to be brought into this Bruce but now it seems like I'm knee high in this with all of you''
Bruce wondered could this be the work of Vengeance?? and if so how did she know Barbara was at one point involved ?? whatever is happening Bruce would need to get a few steps ahead of his so called sister sooner rather than later
Alfred Pennyworth
''Perhaps it's best we just leave things as they are for today sir?? tensions are obviously running high and we don't need anybody to fall out or say something they may regret in the process, we are not our own enemies''
Barbara did feel like she was about to burst into a rage of emotions but did manage to cool down when she heard Alfred's calming words, she noticed that Dick had moved to the training area and she followed him with an interesting proposal on her mind
Barbara Gordon
''Y'know Dick seeing you hurt after all you do for this city and it's people alongside Bruce well it just doesn't seem fair..''
Dick Grayson
''All part of the job Babs it's what I knew was going to happen eventually and well to be honest this isn't the first time I've been hurt and won't be the last''
Barabra Gordon
''Did you just call me Babs??''
Dick Grayson
''Yeah, why don't you like it?? I really think it suits you''
Barbara smiled, nobody had ever given her a nickname like that before her relationship with Dick Grayson was beginning to become something she never imagined it could but she liked it
Barbara Gordon
''No I um..well I actually really like it thank you Dick, so I wanted to ask you something and please just hear me out here okay??''
Dick nodded and awaited Barbara's proposal
Barbara Gordon
''I want you to train me..not here in the bat-cave obviously but somewhere secret where nobody else has to know about it, I want to help you and Bruce so much, this feeling I've gotten since coming here for the first time has yet to go away and to be honest I hope it doesn't because I've felt more alive these past dew days then ever before so what do say?? oh and one more thing before you answer just know that this is my decision and not something anyone else wants for me if my dad finds out he'll probably shut it down which is why this needs to be kept a secret
Dick Grayson
''Wow, that's a lot to take in Barbara, I'm not saying no to you right now but just leave it with me and I'll get in touch very soon, but promise me one thing..you really want this the sleepless nights, the bumps and bruises it's a lot so just be sure before jumping in full speed ahead okay??
Barbara nodded and left Dick alone before heading back to the bat-computer where Alfred and Bruce were seen talking
Alfred Pennyworth
''Do you really think this letter could be from Vengeance sir??, perhaps this is Mr Lawton's work on her behalf??''
Barbara Gordon
''Floyd Lawton?? how is he involved in this??''
Alfred and Bruce look at one another then back at Barbara as they begin to explain everything to her bringing her up to speed, as they're speaking the entire bat-cave can be seen on a monitor from every angle with full audio also on show, it is revealed to be none other than Thomas Elliot and Elizabeth Wayne watching everything on the monitor
Thomas Elliot
''Look at them, they have no clue what is coming do they??''
Elizabeth Wayne
''None at all and soon enough this city will be ours just like this entire building is now mine the rightful heir to the Wayne dynasty!''
Elizabeth Wayne flips a power breaker to reveal that she and Thomas Elliot are standing inside of Wayne Enterprises main hall with a whole number of guards on the ground not moving an inch
Elizabeth Wayne
''This is going to be FUN!''
The End
Story concludes in Tower of Vengeance
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