AUTHOR'S NOTE: Didn't I tell you guys I keep my promises?

Chapter 1

"I've heard you've had…specialized training. Care to expand on that?"

"Not really, no. Either you have a job for me or you don't. I'm not here to chat, cue ball. Get on with it."

Luthor frowned at this statement but didn't bother with a comeback. Leaning forward across the table he stared at masked man directly in the eye. Keeping his tone low despite the fact they were completely alone. The closest guards with clear down the hall and had been bribed to keep their mouths shut.

"I need you to take care of a certain man for me. I've heard you have a skill set similar to his. He stole a-"

"I could care less what he did to you. Either you tell me who I'm killing, or I walk. I have other contracts waiting at home for me. Don't think you're special just because you're offering up the most cash."

"Fine, I can appreciate a man who gets down to the specifics. Ever heard of the Batman?"

"Who hasn't? Offing him will cost you triple. Him and the rest of the League have been on their toes ever since Big Blue took a nosedive into the Funny Land tank."

"No, I don't want you to kill the current Batman. I want you to kill the one before him."

"You're insane. There's only ever been one."

"I believe you know exactly of whom I speak of. Ever heard of the man, Bruce Wayne?"

"…."

"Have I caught your attention?"

"Keep talking."