The Once and Future Thing

By TimeAndLife21

SNEAK PEAK:

Down deep in the slums of New Gotham, the heroes landed and walked up to a rusted old door. Static pushed the doors open with a large creak and entered. The old and new heroes followed through. The lights were flickering and there were rats everywhere. Batman glanced back at the black clad woman. On her chest, was a tribal symbol of a wolf and she was wearing a wide brimmed black hat. He was wondering who this hero is. But he didn't dwell on it. He didn't want to corrupt the time stream any further than it is. It was silent through out the entire way down as they had reach a terminal.

"This is Justice League Headquarters?" Batman asked.

"For now. We're all that left of it." Static said grimly.

"Unfortunately." Black Wolf said as she took off her wide brimmed hat and white wolf mask, placing it onto the old rusted desk. She had black hair pulled back into a low ponytail and she had a domino mask hiding her eyes. Batman could have sworn to himself that she looked familiar. Again, he didn't dwell on it.

"We're all that left of the League." She said as she rubbed her arms.

"You've traveled fifty years into your future." The young Batman spoke.

Green Lantern walked over to Static and spoke.

"Last time I saw you, you were too young to drive." He said smiling slightly.

"You look good for a man your age." He said proudly.

"The miracles of modern medicine. 65 is the new 30." Static joked.

"Sure thing, old man. At least you didn't break your arm this time. I was getting tired of using my emergency serums on you. I don't have the means to make the serum anymore. And plus, with my mother dead, I think when I go to the other side, she'd get pissed at me for using it all up." Black Wolf smiled jokingly.

"Haven, I wouldn't wish my worst enemy on your mother's wrath. Woman is scary enough as it is. Even if she's old and dead." Static shuddered. So the woman has a name, and it appeared that she spoke Japanese.

"The Watchtower?" Batman asked.

"It's gone. We lost a lot of good people that day." The Young Batman spoke almost reverently.

"Kickstart, K'ena, Blackbird, and alot of others." Haven said as she stood next to the metal winged man.

"You mean Superman, J'onn, all the others?" Wonder Woman asked.

"Yeah...You too." The metal winged man said as he removed his helmet. Green Lantern looked down, conflicted of a revelation.

"And the Batcave?" Batman asked. They heard foot steps behind them.

"This is all we have left." They have heard an older voice spoke.

Coming out of the shadows was Bruce Wayne. Or at least, the older version of him anyways. The Three leaguers were slightly shocked at the revelation. The older Bruce Wayne's hair had turned grey and was now carrying a cane.

"Deal with it." He said looking over at the sight.

Batman's eyes narrowed a bit and walked over to his older self. Bruce smirked a little and spoke.

"Surprised to see me?" He asked.

"A little. I'm more surprised that I've lived this long." Batman admitted.

"Batman, Bruce Wayne, Bruce Wayne, Batman. Or have you met?" The young Batman joked.

"Not now." Both older men spoke. Haven chuckled at the young Bats antics.

"Great. What do they used to call it? Stereo?" He said walking off.

"It's actually interesting to see to old Bruce Wayne and young Bruce Wayne here together." Haven said as she walked over to be by the side of the older man. She placed her hand on Old Bruce's shoulder and smiled.

"Didn't think the young Batman was so handsome though. Pictures don't do you justice, Daddy Bats." Haven chuckled.

TAL21: Doing a little one shot series. (Apparently with my cluster screw mind of crap that has been going on) I have managed to scrap together that the only way i'm ever going to get out of my funk and depressing time for me right now is doing one shots that will be 2,000 words or less. Yes, this is a cross over with Batman Beyond. Yes, It will feature some things that will be and is to come in To The Other Side. This is only a sneak peak for the first of many.

The first chapter of course deals with The Once and Future Thing episode. You will get to see a little bit of how i'm planning on going with the other story. Plus, most of it will feature the children of our favorite heroes. (The Birds will be appearing) and i will also be putting a little spin for the Batman Beyond and mixing it with my ideas, though they will be in short arcs. When i finish the first one shot for this, i will keep making more.

For those who have read my stories, thank you for supporting me and enjoying my writing. I only hope to continue to do so and improve as time goes on. Again, any ideas that you have are greatly appreciated. :D

Keep on Reading and Writing! :D