Brothers of the Dark
By: Ananamis
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of the Marvel or DC Universe. I only own the plot and the original characters. The idea came from a debate with someone over who was better between Batman and Blade. Seeing how this would not be resolved, I decided to pair the two on a mission to stop a vampire apocalypse. I am new to this, and this is my first story. Relevant critiques are appreciated and anyway I can better my writing please private message me. Thank you for your time and enjoy.
Chapter 1
While the city has never experienced such darkness, it's never too dark for the Dark Knight. He still scans the streets every night, tirelessly, with his partner, Robin. Tonight we find our heroes in the Bat Cave, disheartened after an unsuccessful mission
"Dammit Batman," Robin said with a sigh. He removed his mask and walked over to the sink to wash the blood stains off of his face. The white sink was quickly painted with a brownish-red hue. "That is the third fatality this week, what are we doing wrong?"
"Nothing Robin," answered Batman, "you have to stop blaming this on us, let alone yourself. This is a whole new challenge, something we never faced before or even think we would."
"But vampires?" The disbelief in his face reminded Batman of how he looked when he was younger. Now he was much older and was on his way to live his own life, would have been gone already had it not been for the invasion.
"I know, it is hard to believe myself." Batman removed his mask and walked over to sink near Robin. "Look Tim, I know-
"Don't call me by real name while in uniform, rule number one, remember?"
"You still remember those stupid rules I made up?"
"Yeah, I don't call you Bruce while we are fighting goons in the alley."
"Okay, okay…Robin."
"Yes?" asked Robin with a smirk on his face.
"You can be a real ass sometimes, ha-ha."
"Well, I learned from the best." They both started laughing, forgetting about the horrific outcome of their mission to save a young woman who was kidnapped by a group of prostituting vampires. It wasn't until Batman looked down in his sink and saw all the blood that he remember what he was about to tell Robin.
"Robin, we cannot let another innocent person die. Ever since I let Catwoman die I feel like I owe it to everybody to make sure they live until it is their time to go."
"You didn't let her die, you had to make a choice, and unfortunately it was the toughest decision of your life. So please, do not blame yourself Bruce, it's been over a year and I hate seeing you beat yourself up over it, that isn't the Batman that made me want to fight crime. You are the Dark Knight, you fear nothing."
"Thanks Robin I needed that."
"No problem."
"Oh, and Robin?"
"Yes?"
"Don't call me by my real name while in uniform, rule number one, remember? Ha-ha." They began laughing again and were interrupted by a knock on the door. They turned around to see Lucius Fox standing at the doorway. His age beginning to show clearly as he leaned on his cane and smiled at the two of them.
"I couldn't help but over hearing that you two had another fatality tonight," said Fox, "I still do not understand why you don't just ask for help."
"Ever since the Justice League split up I haven't felt the need to talk to any of my old 'helpers' so to say," Batman snapped back.
"Well what if you get help from somebody else, someone not from this area?"
"Like who Fox? Who would want to come to this dark, blood painted city?"
"Someone who is not afraid of the dark, who has dealt with a threat like this before."
"Like a vampire hunter?" interrupted Robin.
"Yes, a vampire hunter," answered Fox, "but not just any vampire hunter."
"What are you trying to say?" asked Batman, his curiosity now getting the best of him.
"This vampire hunter is actually half-vampire, half-human."
"You're kidding me right Fox?"
"Yeah, that is real funny," said Robin, "get a half-vamp to help us kill his cousins."
"He isn't like the others Bruce, he is, what they call…a day-walker. He has the strength and speed of a vampire, but the mind of a human. He can walk in the sunlight without being harmed and is the best. My friend, Whistler referred him to me when I told him about our issue."
"Okay Fox, I will meet with him," said Batman, "but that doesn't mean I will let him help us."
"When have I ever let you down Bruce?"
"You're right. Where is he located and what is his name?"
"As of right now he is in Brazil, and his name is Eric Brooks, but everyone calls him Blade.
