Author's Note -
Hello there! I appreciate that you've taken the time to read my story! I promise it'll be good. I plan to continue this story for a while, so feel free to review and subscribe! This is my second fanfiction by the way, so I hope it's alright.
Rating: T - This fanfiction contains violence, language, references, etc. which can be considered not suitable for young children. Please proceed with caution if necessary.
Disclaimer: I do not own DC nor Young Justice. All copyrighted material belongs to its respectful owner.
This story takes place in the future when Richard Grayson is around 23 and Bruce Wayne is around 54.
Please note that this story assumes you have watched Young Justice or know the base of the DC Universe.
[Chapter 1: The Backhand]
"Nightwing, come in!" shouted Batman over the comms.
"I'm near the docks, it appears the penguin is smuggling some neurotics in." replied Nightwing over the comm.
"Heading over now," Batman said abruptly.
When Batman arrived, Nightwing had been waiting at least five minutes.
"Batman, you know I can handle these types of things on my own," Nightwing said irritated when Batman arrived.
"Hmmph" replied Batman, gruffly. Usually, Batman would give him some lecture on how he's too young and vulnerable to do it on his own, but he didn't this time. Nightwing was a bit surprised.
"I take right, you take left," Batman said sharply as he glided over to his position.
Due to the fact that Batman and Nightwing have been working together for years, they knew each others fighting styles, what to do, where to go, etc. without even speaking. This came to their advantage, especially in situations like this.
Nightwing winced as he heard static on his comm. and shut it off. Must be the storm, he thought. After all, it was snowing like crazy in Gotham.
"Ah, Batman and Nightwing! I knew you two would be ruining our transaction," said the Penguin as the two heroes took down the Penguin's goons. "It's a good thing I have a backup plan," the Penguin stated, chuckling. Just as he said that, a large truck, which they assumed contained the drugs and neurotics, started driving away rapidly. More goons jumped down from the railing above, surrounding Batman and Nightwing.
"You handle the truck, I have the Penguin and his goons." said Batman.
Nightwing quickly grappled on to the fast moving truck and began to take out the driver and his partner. Batman, on the other hand, had about five henchmen and the Penguin to take down.
"You know how this ends, Penguin," said Batman, growling.
"Oh yes, with your death!" he yelled with an evil laugh, as he shot a bullet from his umbrella almost hitting Batman. Batman quickly reacted. He slammed two of the henchmen's heads together, knocking them both out. He then quickly kicked the other and landed a punch right in the gut, knocking him over. The two remaining henchmen and the Penguin stood in front of him. The Penguin quickly pulled out a large sized knife and started pointing it at him.
"You can't win, Batman!" Penguin growled.
Does this guy never get it? He's won every single fight with the Penguin, yet every time he encounters him, he claims that Batman will never win, Batman thought.
Batman quickly lurched forward, attempting to jump kick the henchman on the right. He managed to knock him over, but not cause him to go unconscious.
"Hehe haha!" yelled the Penguin. "Batman, these two henchmen have been enhanced. Good luck taking them out!".
Batman quickly realized this could be harder than he thought. He went for the Penguin and received a kick to the back. A pop could be heard when the henchman kicked his back.
"Hmpf" Batman growled, returning the favor and kicking the henchman right in the face. He then quickly knocked the Penguin to the ground. He put on his gas mask and dropped a sleep pellet. The henchmen went to sleep instantly, like babies.
Batman stepped over the Penguin and zip-tied his hands behind his back along with the two henchmen.
By this time, Nightwing had already stopped the large truck and the two henchmen inside. Nightwing headed over to Batman's location and saw the two henchmen and the Penguin tied up on the ground. Batman appeared to be hunched over, which was quite abnormal.
Nightwing walked over to Batman and said "Uh, you alright?".
Batman quickly replied "Yeah, fine." in a very gruff tone.
They both grappled to the nearest building and headed for Wayne Manor.
Once they arrived, Alfred was there to greet them. Alfred quickly noticed Batman hunching over in a sort of hurt fashion. "Master Wayne!" the old butler exclaimed. "What have you done now, sir?" the butler asked.
"I'm fine, Alfred" Batman replied sharply.
"Sir, you don't appear to be. Let me take a look" Alfred responded, taking him into the other room.
Nightwing switched out of his costume and became Richard Grayson, the heir of Bruce Wayne.
Batman took off his cowl and suit, allowing Alfred to see what happened. Alfred quickly took a look at his back, where he was hunched over. Feeling around, Alfred said, "Sir, it appears you haven't broken anything, just pulled a muscle."
"I should be fine, then," Bruce replied, standing up.
"I would recommend taking the night off, sir."
"Fine," the billionaire replied walking out of the room, and up the stairs to the master bedroom.
Once Bruce had left, Dick walked over to Alfred. "Is he alright, Alfred?" he asked.
"He should be fine, Master Richard," replied the butler. "Though it appears he's getting a bit old for this sort of thing," he noted, shaking his head.
Author's End Note -
Hey there! So you've read the first chapter!
Please review and subscribe to this fanfiction, I promise I won't let you down!
Chapter 2 is on the way, in fact, I have it right here. It'll be posted soon, don't worry!
If you post a review, I will most likely respond to it in my next chapter.