Hi, my first Batman fic. I was inspired to write this out of the recent troubles in London. I found myself watching the telly and wondering how different it might be if the Bat was taking care of business. So here is the first part. Oh just to say my Bat world is based on a mix of TV show, Comic Book and Cartoon, so it might not be Batman accrute but hopefully enough to make it fun.

Flames stream from the jet engine exhaust on the black metal monster as it comes to rest on the metal floor. The door rises and the owner steps out his black cowl following like some lost shadow.

A smartly dressed man holding a silver tray on which rests a steaming cup of coffee, watches the arrival and address the driver. "Sir, you're back early?"

Without looking up and taking the chair in front of the huge array of screens the figure replies. "Quite night in Gotham Alfred, decided to get some rest."

Alfred looks at his employer and friend in anguish, and the man in black detects something is wrong. "Did I miss something Alfred, Joker escaped again? Or maybe it's Ivy?"

Approaching the desk and setting the coffee down next to the console Alfred shakes his head and flicks on one of the screens. "No Master Bruce, it's not Gotham that's got the problem."

The screen shows a news report, a building is ablaze and has the caption 'Riots break out over London.'

"London?"

"Indeed sir, it appears there are a number of rioters in play. I wouldn't normally dream of interring in your work sir, but it is London and you know how fond I am of my second home."

The console screens are all now alive with news images, BBC, Sky, Channel 4, CNN, all reporting on the trouble. An experience eye takes in all the scene and information.

"Hmmm any word on who's behind it?"

Alfred sighs. "None sir, it seems to just be mindless crime."

"Sounds like something a politician would say, trust me, there is always someone behind it."

"Well sir, it seems to be growing and spreading to other parts of the United Kingdom."

For the first time the clocked figure looks up at his old friend and sees the worry lines. "OK Alfred, looks like Batman is going to need to pack his overnight bag."

Alfred sweeps his hand towards the awaiting crates. "I've already taken the liberty sir, I believe everything you need is there."

"Thank you Alfred, you better get a message to Commissioner Gordon to let him know I'm out of town."

"I'll deliver it in person sir."

"Good, looks like the new Wayne Tech sonic Bat engine is going to get a test flight tonight."