A/N:I don't know how I did it, but in the midst of sifting through some ideas for a Lord of The Rings fic, I came up with something revolving around Black Canary, and it ended up AU. Fun, Fun.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of it, really…
Prologue:
For the past five years, I've been working my way up the ranks of the Gotham P.D. and now, I've been referred to as one of the forces greatest detectives. (Hey, I didn't say it, the Commissioner did).
I live in West Gotham, a relatively nice area of town if there ever was one, in a comfy studio apartment on the top floor of this beautiful, old brick building. Just me, my flowers, and my goldfish.
There isn't a man in my life, and there hasn't been one in a while. I was almost married, once. But if you couldn't tell, it didn't work out (I doubt that if it had, I would have a fish as my roommate).
My father was a cop. It's because of him that I am who I am now. A Detective on the same force he was on, in the same city he protected. I saw him as a superhero. It's because of him that I'm as strong as I am, and as stubborn. My mother insists he had me corrupted by age 12. She said it like it was a bad thing.
I've lived a happy life. I have friends that I love and would do anything for. I have a job I love and a roof over my head, and a nice office at work. You could say I live comfortably.
Well…I did.
Then I began receiving threats on my life. The first one happened about two weeks ago. In the form of a letter. Poorly written handwriting, and spotted with blood. Oh, by the way, it turned out to be only pig's blood. The guy in forensics said it like it was no big thing. Only pig's blood. Yeah, right, real comforting.
It doesn't help that some crazy bat-guy in a cape and cowl has been running around town lately, scooping my cases, and my crime scenes. The last thing I need is some so-called 'vigilante' in my way because he thinks he's Mr. Big Shot, strutting around town like he owns the place. I get enough of that from my fellow detectives. Anyways, he's been around for a while, causing trouble for the PD. Since no one has been able to stop him, I've been put on the 'case'. (Thanks Commissioner.)
You could say that I live a comfortable life, a happy life. And I do despite all its ups and downs.
My name is Dinah Lance.