Commissioner Gordon wasn't enjoying the night.
Two murders in less that three hours - he muttered under his breath and sighed - May be he was right. There is no hope for humanity!
He had called for help, but he wasn't disappointed when the man he was expecting to see didn't turn up. However he had no complaints with his protégé, the first boy-wonder.
He has a World to save - he thought, recounting the last time he had seen him in action in Gotham. That was one year ago.
"Commissioner, I think I found something," Nightwing cried out. Gordon broke into a half jog to join him at the heart of the bridge.
"An id?" Commissioner Gordon frowned.
"This man works for Wayne enterprises as well," Nightwing nodded.
"And no signs of assault what so ever," Gordon said, as he got down to one knee beside the body.
"None." Nightwing confirmed. "I am not surprised though. It affirms our previous theory."
Gordon nodded.
"I was looking for finger prints, but didn't find any. Again, I am not surprised."
"Can you think of a motive?"
"Not yet, no." he shook his head, "Is Mr. Wayne aware of the situation."
Gordon sighed, "Depends on whether they cover American news in Australia, or NewZealand, or wherever on the other side of the world he is. He wasn't reachable when we tried to call him."
Nightwing nodded absently.
"I'll see if I can get to him."
"May be getting into touch with his family and..." and he realized he was talking to no one.
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Not very far away, a plump man in his mid-thirties breathed heavily as he dragged himself up the staircase to his apartment. His feet felt numb and vision blurry. No more vodka - he swore under his breath. He made it to the door but hardly registered the fact that it was open as opposed to being locked the way he had left it in the morning. The room was unusually clean and smelled of fresh flowers, Roses.
"Amy, you back already?"
A small young woman clad in black skin tights stepped out of the kitchen.
"Amy, you've lost weight!" the man said, almost in exhilaration.
The woman slowly moved towards his and placed a hand on his arm. The man leaned forward as if to kiss, but found himself kissing the floor instead.
And after that, a total blackout.