Batman Beyond is property of AOL-Time warner and this work is in no how a creation for profit. Any other related characters are property of their respective corporations. Cameron Bullock and Carol Delone are creations of mine unless said otherwise.







During the hearings that will choose Gotham City's new Police Commissioner. Cameron Bullock is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger as he looks for his girlfriend Carol Delone. He is led by a mysterious woman who isn't all that she seems. But to help him find Delone and figure what is truly going on. Bullock is partnered with Batman and they have to prevent a world catastrophe.







These Wicked Fears







"Why do you think you should be in charge of the Gotham City Police Department?" Was just one of many difficult questions Captain Cameron Bullock had to ask during these hearings. The city council was preparing to make their decision for Police Commissioner. No one knew who was going to be the front runner but some believe Bullock was going to get it. Not only for his work in the Major Crimes Unit but also that he was back by Commissioner Barbara Gordon. Who later that day was attacked at her home. Her husband was killed and she was near death. The MCU tracked the shooter and he was killed during a shootout on the Liberty Expressway.

Bullock sat behind a table with a microphone as the city council viewed him from every corner of the room. He was in his dress uniform with had his metals, Captain's bars, and badge shining even in the color-dulling lights the city had in all of its buildings.

"I think my record speaks for myself. As commander of both homicide and Major Crimes I've been able to reduce the rates of crimes in several sections of this city. My work in Major Crimes speaks for itself as we've been able to solve some of the most high-profile cases."

"Yes you're work does speak for yourself and the MCU." The head councilman said to him. "Now Captain if you were Commissioner. How would you handle the Batman?"

Bullock paused and tried to make sure his answer would put off the council. He wanted to been as a serious contender for Commissioner and he didn't want to sabotage his own career.

"I believe Batman has indeed help this through some its worst crisis: The numerous times the Joker has held this city hostage, through Contagion and Cataclysm. Batman has been here to protect the city's innocent. Where I have to say our department was lacking. But now we have better resources and training to handle such problems. I believe the department can and will protect this city so that we will finally no longer have Batman do our jobs for us." Bullock finished and waited for the council to respond. As he waited, he could've sworn someone was applauding.

"That's a very good answer Captain." The councilman told him. "This hearing is adjourned. We'll make out decision in about three weeks." He then slammed down a gavel and people began to vacate the hall.

Bullock sat there and collected himself and then picked himself up. He collected his cap and put it on his head. When he walked out he found his girlfriend Carol Delone waiting for him in the lobby.

"How did it go?" She asked

"I don't know. I did my best and now I've got to let it fly."

"That's the right attitude. When do you receive word?"

"In about three weeks."

"Think you got a chance?"

"I don't know, there have been other cops interviewed at higher rankings but some think I've got a solid chance."

"Because Gordon liked you."

"That's pretty much it. But also Chief Grayson out of Blüdhaven is supporting me. So who knows what might happen?"

Delone went over and kissed Bullock. "Of course anything can happen."

Suddenly the both of them heard the chirping of a pager. Both of them checked and Delone realized it was hers.

"It's the office," She said as she checked. "They want me back for another de-briefing before I leave."

"How long is this supposed to be?"

"It's only going to be a week. We used to be apart for much longer than that."

"That's true but I would like to know where you're going."

"Sorry Captain but that's one of the disadvantages of being a fed. You can't always say where you're going."

"You going to stop by before your flight?"

"Of course" Delone kissed Bullock again

"Then I'll see you at?"

"9 PM"

"Okay I'll see you then."

Delone nodded and both Bullock and Delone walked out of city hall and then parted ways. Delone went to one part of the city while Bullock went to another. Even with these arrangements Bullock felt great Delone was back in the city. He figured she was feeling the same thing. Otherwise, why come back to Gotham?



The day moved along quickly and Bullock said goodbye to Delone. All he could get was that she was on assignment for the Department of Special Operations or DEO. A federal agency that handles anyone and anything they call "Meta-Human". Say for example a super-villain commits destruction as an airport. The DEO would be the primary agency in the investigation. The agency did other things. But not many people knew what they were.

Everything seemed to move along at its usual pace. The MCU was experiencing a lower than normal caseload which was strange for Gotham but the city was experiencing an unprecedented drop in crime. No one knew what the cause was but most people thought Batman must be working hard out there. But not even he knew why there was such a drop in crime.

"It's quiet out there." He said out loud as he piloted the Batmobile in the skies above Gotham.

"I know", echoed the gravely voice of Bruce Wayne who watched everything that Batman saw at a massive computer located inside the Batcave.

"Any idea why this is happening?" Batman asked

"That's what the press has been asking for over a week. I checked the GCPD databases and they don't know why this is happening. Something is keeping the criminals off the streets.

"Good then I can take Dana to a movie tonight."

Wayne sighed. He knew that the man who wore the Batsuit Terry McGinnis had his own life to live and that live would sometimes suffer because of being Batman. But despite that he still kept on with his war on crime.

Wayne spoke into the microphone. "Just do one patrol and we'll call it a night."

"Yes!" Batman yelled out loud causing Wayne to jump back. While he was in his 80's, he was in perfect health with the exception of his heart. "Don't get too excited."

"I know I know anything can happen."

"No you'll wear yourself out before your date."

"What give you that idea?"

"Simple, Dana's been calling for the past few hours."

"Oh" Batman said as he piloted the Batmobile over Gotham. Just as he passed over Lexcorp and Foxteca towers. Wayne's gravely voice came over the radio.

"A silent alarm has been triggered at Garner Plaza over in the Fashion District-"

"I know, I'm on it." Batman said as he made a sharp right turn and headed for the scene.

When Batman came on scene, he found no sign that a burglary had occurred. In fact none of the merchandise had been touched in the store. What he did find was a couple of disks laying on the floor of the store. One had a note attached to it. "To Captain Bullock" It said in handwriting that appeared to be familiar to him.

"There's no sign of anything." He said into his hidden microphone.

"All right it could've been a false alarm." Wayne commented

"Something that's a rarity in this business?"

"Actually more often than you think."

Batman took the discs and went back into the Batmobile. Once he got the vehicle in the air, he put one of the discs into a player. Surprisingly no image came on screen. But a familiar voice did, as it came through the speakers. Batman couldn't believe who it was but he couldn't understand why was Bullock was being brought into this.