A/N: It is kinda hard to write the dark, gritty character of Batman and blend it with LotR characters. So please forgive me if they're a little OOC. And I may merge the book with the movie verse, or else forget some things. Sorry in advance. Please review. Thanks.
The Shadow Of The BatPrologue: The Portal
The cave was large and relatively dry despite a small running stream which cuts through it in one of the many shadowy corners unexplored by any save the master of the cave. The constant drip of water from the stalactites overhead provided a sort of soothing music for the current occupants of the cave.
A part of the natural cave had been turned into a workplace. A large CRAY computer occupied a part of the wall, the rocks having been excavated to provide more space. At the console sat a redheaded woman in a wheelchair, typing away with speed and precision.
Behind her, about 50 feet away, a made-shift gym had been set up, and four others were using it—three males and a female. No intention was there to train, but only to warm up.
"Suit up now." The gravelly voice that broke the silence startled the bats that nestled overhead, but the others were used to it by then. "Three minutes."
None defied the authority of that order. They had taken on the responsibility of being under his charge willingly, and knew better than to question their mentor.
Three minutes later, four figures in suits and masks stood in the middle of the workplace, waiting to hear the plans for the night.
"Batgirl, you'll take the Lower East Side," the same low voice said. "Robin and Nightwing, take the Lower West. Do not confront—"
"Hey guys!" The woman at the console turned. "I just found out where Two-Face—hey!"
There were no one in the cave besides her.
