A/N: Hey, no this isn't my first fan fic, honestly... i think its my second though this is my first crossover so it has a lot of my interprtations in it. But none the less i love Batman just as much as i love Ironman so this is how i think things would go down if they met in real life (which would be SO cool!) So this isn't going to be a one-shot even though i love those i'm more of a novel type writer so if you like this review and comment and all that stuff because i love feedback! Thanks a million and enjoy!

Warning: i promise, i dont own ANYTHING. because if i did, i'd be living the dream as Stan Lee and/or Bob Kane :D

THE IRON-BAT

Yes, today was a day unlike any other. It's not every day the world's two richest billionaire playboys meet up at a charity event. I know I'm better, I AM better. I'm Tony Stark, I saved NYC I am way better than Bruce. Honestly I don't even want to go to this charity event, but then again, it's hard to say no to Peppers dazzling eyes. And she forced me to so I guess that's what I get for having an overdeterminded assistant. I straighten my tie, I have to look good tonight no matter how much I want or don't want to go. Honestly, I've never even met this Bruce guy but one of his board members called Pepper up last week and said they really needed this event, so being the philanthropist I am, I agreed. The press will be there so this should be disappointing. Pepper, the woman who's making me go to this event, can't attend it herself. Family emergency of some sort, at least that's what she told me. Perfect, this lazy old Bruce Wayne can't come over to New York so I have to go to this dead city I've always heard terrible things about called Gotham. And on top of that I'm missing a date. I'm going to look like such an idiot, but hey at least they'll have drinks right?

I look at myself in the mirror with the richest suit Alfred found and tell myself 'you have nothing to fear. You're BATMAN everyone should fear you' then again I'm not attending the event as the caped crusader; I'm going as Bruce Wayne. I've heard things about what's happened in New York, the place this "Tony Stark" is from. Iron Man, Captain America or whoever and the other Avengers saved the big apple from these aliens recently. Sure they saved the city, ONCE. I go out with the cape and cowl as the figure I adopted EVERY NIGHT. And I don't even want to attend the charity event. I don't want Wayne Enterprises in Gotham, the most corrupt city in America, in cahoots with Stark Industries. The number one weapons manufacturing and distributing company in the world. But Wayne Enterprises is in the ruins, it needs this money, badly. I have to do this, not for me, not for Batman, for the one thing my father left for me. And this Stark Guy? I here he's really smooth with whatever he does whether it's making a deal or stealing a ladies heart. This guys all about looks, well then again, so is Batman.

I've been on my jet for what feels like an hour. It's only supposed to take 45 minutes but I'm so bored without Pepper. So I get one of the attendants to get Rhodey on the line.

"Hey Tony, Wassup"

"Nothin, I'm just bored out of my mind! Say, what do you about the city Gotham I'm going to tonight? I don't want to look like a complete idiot when I land"

"You think I didn't know you wouldn't have done your research? That's why I did. Ok well I got three major things about Gotham."

"Shoot" I really didn't care about Gotham but I'm so bored, even this seemed interesting.

"Well for starters, it's the capital for Wayne Enterprises obviously run by Bruce Wayne. Dude but he didn't create it. His dad, Thomas Wayne created the company and now he's managing it. Tony, you know he kind of reminds of-"

"Rhodes come on, you and I both know me and this Bruce guy are nothing alike. He doesn't have metal in his blood waiting to kill his heart and he definitely doesn't go out wearing a heavy suit of armor to save New York City. *I hadn't realized how serious I had sounded so I chuckled and said* what else?"

"Well it says here" I could hear him clicking buttons on a keyboard and opening up a page "that Gotham is the most corrupt city in all of America"

"So why doesn't Wayne move his building? Doesn't he know how stupid the corrupt can be?"

"Well Tony you're no different. New York isn't the safest place for a billionaire you know" *I could hear him smirk over the phone. Rhodey and I are tight, we can tell when the other is joking*

"So what about Gotham?" I asked.

"The place is crawling with super villains. All, either mental or crazed are put into what they call 'Arkham Asylum'. Did you know that Bruce's parents were shot dead in front of his own eyes by one of the corrupt themselves? Man, the dudes got one bad past. Tony man I'm telling you, y'all have a whole lot in common."

"My parents weren't shot dead by the corrupt thank you very much" I showed him some attitude because I am ironman. I am a one out a million, a billion. I am my own and I am original and original means no one is like me. I hate when I get compared to because there's no one like me.

"And the third thing?" I asked quite annoyed at Rhodey but whatever. A lovely brunette flight attendant came and handed me a fine glass of Bourbon and told me we'd be landing shortly.

"Thanks" I said as she walked away.

"You there Tony?"

"I'm all ears"

"Well turns out the city doesn't go unwatched. There's this masked vigilante known as The Bat man."

"OH! That sounds terrifying!" I joked. Man, who calls themself 'The Batman' and expects not to revive a few giggles,. I for one burst out laughing.

"Nah, man listen. This guy's amazing. He goes out into Gotham at night and fights the crazy corrupt criminals! He wears a cowl, a fully bullet proof suit and a cape all in black"

"So this dudes got some serious weaponry to take on em villains alone"

"You won't believe me but his policy is 'no killing and no guns' all he fights is hand-to-hand combat."

"And he's still alive? I bet it's just a gang of guys, playing games and dressing up as bats"

Wow, that's ridiculous. I mean seriously? Dressing up as a BAT and going for hand-to-hand fighting?

"How do people take this guy seriously?"

"The GCDP Commissioner calls him a living legend, a hero. In fact, he has a bat-signal at the top of the police station and considers him his right hand man in crime."

"So wait" man I couldn't help but laugh out loud "this, Gotham, the most corrupt city in all of America, relies on this ONE guy in a mask to save them every other night? Why the heck does Bruce Wayne still live there?"

"I don't know, why don't you ask him tonight? The event is in about an hour."

WE WILL BE LANDING ANY MOMENT , THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT DAY

J.A.R.V.I.S loud voice was spread on the plane as he sipped his last drop of Bourbon.

"Yah sure whatever, I just hope this guy doesn't try to act like a typical rich kid who steals the drinks and the ladies"

"Ha that's my pal, see ya. And Tony,"

"Yah Rhodes?"

"Don't do anything stupid while you're drunk"

"Do you believe that's going to happen?"

"You could give it a try"

"Ok I'll try on the stupid thing, no promises on getting drunk though."

"Alright Tony, see ya in a week"

"See ya Rhodey" and suddenly the flight hadn't seemed so long.

Of course I took my time getting out of the plane and getting a taxi. So you could say I was 'fashionably late ' to the Stark and Wayne Charity Event. It was your typical event where a bunch of rich folk paid big amounts of money to socialize, eat, and duh see me. Oh and that Bruce guy. But something about this event was different and it ticked me off.

"…What can I say? I'm a man of my word"

The entire crowd burst out laughing. Apparently because I was late, Bruce took the initiative, started the event and cracked a joke too. He actually seemed to be ending a 10-minute speech. That's not how it usually works; I'M the one who cracks the first joke. I don't know if it was because I was the only one not laughing or whether it was he just saw me walk in but he pointed to the back of the room and said

"There he is! Let's have a huge round of applause for Mr. Stark!"

Man if there's one thing I love, its applause, I just hate when someone has to ASK for it then I get it. Whatever, I walked to the stage waving "hellos" with my hand in the air and my red sunglasses still on. I took em off when I got to the stage and smiled at everyone because they were all still clapping.

"Alright, alright."

Bruce waved one hand in the air as a signal to quiet everyone down.

"Now we all know who Mr. Stark is," he seemed like he was going to go on talking about himself so snatched the Microphone from him, I can introduce myself.

"Hey everybody! Good evening to all y'all, just a reminder, there is no cost for any of the drinks 'cuz I paid for them. Oh, and a reminder there is NO COST for getting drunk but don't blame me if you wake up tomorrow with someone you don't know" ya, that was a good one, I was proud of my stand-up comedy and the crowd laughed with me while Bruce Wayne just chuckled awkwardly. Then he snatched the mic back and said

"That's all folks"

And everyone went back to their own conversations. Why did he cut of my joke like that?

-if you wake up with someone you don't know."

Ya sure the guys got a sense of humor but that's exactly what Alfred told me about Tony Stark, the three things he's most famous for.

1. Stark Industries

2. His genius billionaire playboy image

3. His jokes and drinking problem.

But being 20 minutes late to an event is past my limit, yes I'm a Wayne, I'm punctual. I snatched the mic that he took from me back before anyone else could laugh.

"That's all folks!"

I said as I ended my speech and his joke, His joke wasn't that funny anyways. He gave me a weird look as he walked off to the right of the stage but I didn't want things to end like this. He kept walking, he didn't even turn back. So I ran after him instead. I put my arm on his shoulder to turn him around and stuck out my hand.

"Hey you must be my partner tonight Tony Stark"

He looked at me then down at my hand and gave me a 'who do you think you are?' Smile then put his hands in his pant pockets. He looked down at his shoes and smiled that smile again and said

"First of all were not partners and even if we were…" his voice trailed off for a second " ya you know usually the right thing to do is to WAIT for your partner. That whole smart Alec thing you did by starting without me wasn't cool"

He looked at me now with a little more serious face. But it's not like it's my fault he was late.

"You know the right thing to do is show up ON TIME Mr. Stark"

I said with that same grim smile he was giving me, he got up in my face and said

"You know I really don't have to be here. I could leave right now and you're fathers company would be as dead as the rest of this city" how did he know about my company's state? "Ya Mr. Wayne I do my research before I go to an event."

"You're not the only one," I taunted back "oh I don't want any scared guest tonight so drink section is off limits for you Mr. Booze boy."

"Are you saying I can't take care of myself with the drinks I bought?"

He said as if he were surprised, though I did not hold back.

"I'm saying you shouldn't be drinking any drinks at all."

I said with a smirk at my hasty comment. Then I realized that a few, no at least 10 people had been watching, so I knew we had to end this quick before the press got any of it. Tony looked like he was about to say something really hurtful when I threw my arm around his shoulder and laughed

"Ah were just messing around!"

Then the others turned around and ignored us again. I don't really care who he was or is

"Watch your back" I whispered in Tony's ear.

"Likewise" he said with a devious grin and walked away. Right then I knew I had just made a huge mistake.

I walked past some rich folk to the corner of the giant ballroom/hall. I didn't need this guy; I didn't need any of this. What I needed was some air and some rum. The bartender poured me a shot and I was about to go upstairs to the balcony when someone came and wrapped their arm around me.

"Why hello Mr. Stark " she said to me with a very romantic look in her eyes as she stroked her delicate fingers up to my face. Her hair was milk chocolate brown, her lips were a spring rose red and she was very beautiful. Though her eyes had a glimmer of deception, I know a con when I see one. I pushed her hands off and playfully said

"Please, I don't know your name, but whatever you want from me, it's probably back at my house in New York so please, don't try and steal anything from me"

And I walked towards a crowd of people, and still angry with Bruce. I wanted him to burn on the inside, not literally, but enough to leave a scar so he would remember who I was. The crowd of people greeted me, patted my back and shook my hands. This was just one of the many crowds out of the 2-300 or so people and the 10-11 crowds. The room was filled with chatter and I could see Bruce Wayne was across the room taking to other people so it's not like he could hear the embarrassing story I was about to make up.

"You know Bruce, man that guy is all about being 'punctual' " and everyone seemed to sort of nod and smile in agreement as they saw that I was beginning a story "the guy really is, in fact yesterday we had a conference," I lied "and I got there at 3, just like he asked. " I'm building up a story and everyone is listening and waiting till the funny part "so it's 3:01 and I can hear jumping down the hall when Bruce comes in jumping up and down with the papers in his mouth still trying to pull his pants up!" And the group burst out laughing; man these drunk rich folk will believe anything "sorry I'm late he says!" I add at the end and the laughter continues. I laugh too because man do I hate Bruce Wayne.

"Thanks so much for being here"

I whisper to Oliver.

"Nah no problem and hey, why didn't you just ask MY company to have a charity event with yours? Why Stark?"

He says as we both look over at Tony making a small crowd of people laugh their heads off.

"Because you're not too far from Gotham. Have Tony here is like bringing over a foreign exchange student. Someone to bring some buzz over whether I like him or not"

"But why Stark? If you wanted some 'foreign student' "Oliver said realizing how incompatible Tony and I were "why not someone from Oscorp, or the Baxter building but why Stark?"

Yah, there was a specific reason why I choose Tony, "it's 'cause Stark Industries is the number one company in the world right now. I WAS number two but after my big loss I was bumped down to 6. I need him for my company, and even if Batman gets a hold of him, I'm not going to kill him no matter how much I want to" I said as I rolled my eyes at Tony walking over to the bartender again.

"Ok, I understand" Oliver said, "just know I'll be at your side whether it's as Oliver Queen or Green Arrow" he whispered as he smiled at me and went back to socializing. I put my hands in my pocket when a man, who supposedly was drunk, slapped my back with an empty glass in the hand he was resting on my shoulder and the other in the air. He seemed to have been laughing too hard to speak. He was starting to creep me out when he caught his breath and said 're-haah- remember your PANTS next time Mr. Punctual! Ahahahahaahahahaha "the man said as he laughed and walked away. What the heck was that all about?

"I am a prince. But my kingdoms existence depends on one knight. Who am I?"

I gave a riddle to a bigger crowd of people who weren't as drunk as the last. They looked smarter and richer so I knew they'd figure it out. They all sort of chuckled at one another when a man with a small blonde beard said,

"Hey can we stop making fun of the other man who funded this event?"

I raised one eyebrow at the snappy dude and said

"So you agree its Bruce Wayne?" I joked.

"No I don't agree," the blonde headed dude said "I just think it's kinda rude that you keep making jokes about him." He said rather casually and almost childishly. The whole group was watching and listening but I didn't want them to hear what I was about to say so I said never "never mind folks "grabbed his arm and pulled him to the side. "I don't know who you are, and honestly I don't care, " I said looking into his eyes "but making a joke is a lot less rude than starting a 30,000$ charity event without someone."

"Dude" he said looking right back into my eyes "you're being a child. Now I know you're billionaire Tony Stark with your iron body guard hiding here somewhere but seriously? Making fun of the guy whose 20 feet away isn't cool. He called you here to help with his company not ruin the last bit of his social image." He said very sternly. Wow this guy must be like his personal assistant or something because he seemed so personally offended

"Sorry MOM" I emphasized "I promise I won't pick on Brucie again" I said with a baby face and then laughed "man what's your problem? If the dude can't respect me by waiting 20 minutes why should I respect him? My late arrival was a test to see that even if Gotham city is dead their people still live with a bit of common sense. This Bruce Wayne guy needs to get out more because that was so unprofessional. Speaking of out, I'm leaving early. I'll let the press know so I don't 'ruin little Brucie's social life' "I say as a walk away towards the bartender. I mean who does that guy think he is? Telling me to not crack some jokes, he needs to chill, whoever he is. I ask the young man for the best and richest glass of wine while my eyes scan the room for Wayne. Then that beautiful lady with chocolaty brown hair swings by me again. She steals my glass of wine, takes a sip, and then hands it to me. She takes the drop in her lip, takes her finger and licks it, then runs that finger from the side of my face to my lips. She sticks her hand out, and my eyes meet her dreamy romantic ones.

"Hey Tony..." she said as she put her hand on my shoulder and forced me to shake hers "I don't think I introduced myself properly last time, so sorry for that. My name is Selina, Kyle" she said with her rosy red smile and her Colgate perfect teeth. I really wanted to invite her over to my hotel room. She was perfect, but you can't judge a book by its cover as my dad would say. If I can see you, you can see me. Doors open from both sides and don't judge a book by its cover. It may look bad but it's beautiful on the inside or it looks perfect but its heart is as black as coal. I felt the need to keep talking to her before I left; I was too dazed by her complexion.

"So, are you married?" I ask her without thinking twice.

"No, in fact I am more of the bachelor type. When I get close to someone," she looks down as if she were trying not to recall a terrible memory "bad things happen..."

"I'm sorry to hear that" I say half sympathetically and half kinda shaken "well give me your number" I say sliding over an empty gum wrapper I found in my pocket "because I have a thing for adventure" I joke. She writes her number down and I stuff the wrapper in my pocket. She walks away with a satisfied smile as if she has just accomplished a big task and I know I'm in trouble

"Don't say I didn't warn you"

She says very mystically and mysteriously. There's this side of me saying 'man she's hot' and then there's the side to me that's saying 'what the heck did you just do!?' Anyways I finished my wine and headed back to my car so I could go to my 5-star hotel room, not to relax. I didn't have time to relax, I had to plot REVENGE…

A/N:Did you like it? i hope you did, but if you didnt :'( i understand... BUT i'd still like to hear from you! Don't get me wrong but the real reason i wanted to write this story is for that one line "... he calls himself the Bat man" "OH! That sounds terrifying!" lol i just can't help but picture Tony Stark saying that so, like i said REVIEW! And feel free to send me ideas or cool things you'd want to see happen, i'll try my best to incorpirate it (i know i spelled that wrong) so THANX!