Cast: Ashley GreeneasRaven-Juliet Philips
Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
Jessie Eisenberg as Lex Luthor
Henry Cavil as Clark Kent/Superman
Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth
Betty White as Margaret Philips
Shiloh Fernandez as Sparrow-Romeo Philips
'You'vereachedRomeoPhillips,leaveamessageatthebeep'
Raven-Juliet Phillips sighed into her phone."Hey big brother. Just wanted to let you know that I landed in Gotham. Call me when you get the chance. Love you. Give my love to Gran."
The young butterscotch-eyed woman took a deep breath after hanging up. Tossing a quick glance out the Taxi's window, Raven-Juliet pulled out her sketch book and ipod. Sticking the headphones in her ears and setting the sketch book in her lap before flipping to a random page. As You don't own meby Grace started playing the young woman fresh from Portland, Oregon - although she and her brother were originally born in Russia - let her mind wander.
Her twin brother Sparrow-Romeo - although he prefers just to be called Romeo - disapproved of her choice of Gotham as her new home due to the high crime-rate. Raven-Juliet moved to Gotham because she finished art school and wanted to teach her passion to others. So after sending an email to Gotham High School, and as soon as she got the acceptance reply back, she packed up her belongings and moved to the crime-ridden city.
Her grandmother Margaret on the other hand was ecstatic. 'Go show those crackheads what Philips women can do!' she said.
She chose the dark city for a reason. Raven-Juliet's muse was often found in dark things. After her parents died, she didn't stop painting for weeks. Darkness was not the only thing that she painted or sketched, she drew happy things too. But for some reason, the darkness slightly appealed to her more.
Butterscotch eyes glowed with amusement and she snorted while carefully shadowing the skyline of her drawing. Makes sense since I'm partially named after a dark bird.
Raven-Juliet looked at the rough sketch she made of what she could see of Gotham City.
Once I get settled in to my apartment, I'll paint the entire city.
As the taxi stopped near a stop light, Raven-Juliet eye caught the headline of today's paper.
Batman stops drug shipments!
Raven-Juliet's interest spiked as she pulled one of the headphones out. "Batman huh?"
The taxi driver looked at her through the review mirror. "Yes Miss. Batman's been around for a long time, twenty years I think. He comes out at night and takes out all the criminals."
Raven-Juliet sat back in her seat. "Twenty years is a long time. Who ever is under the mask must be really dedicated to cleaning this city up."
The driver snorted. "In a town this bad, we need Batman."
Raven-Juliet's eyebrows furrowed. "It's really that bad here?"
The driver nodded grimly. "Yeah. It's so bad that we have our own breed of criminals. You ever heard of the Joker?"
The young woman nodded. Before she moved, Romeo and her grandmother had tried scaring her out of leaving by making her watch reports about the Joker and his right hand Harley Quinn. Along with all the other villains that inhabited Gotham's shadows.
Obviously it didn't work.
If anything it drew her to the city even more.
"Can I give you a word of advice miss?"
Butterscotch eyes looked at the driver curiously.
"Yes please."
"Don't go out at night. A pretty face like that will definitely attract trouble. But if you do, take a can of Mace with you. Better yet, a knife."
Raven-Juliet's pale cheeks turned light pink at the compliment and nodded.
"Dully noted."
-Time Skip-
"So what's it like over there? Did you get mugged yet?"
Raven-Juliet rolled her eyes. "No Romeo, I have not been mugged yet. It's only been one afternoon and the only places I've walked is from a taxi to my new apartment building."
She heard her grandmother in the background. "Tell her to get a can of Mace. Or a knife."
The young woman chuckled and rolled her eyes. "That was on the top of my to-do list Gran. I was planning on getting a can of Mace tomorrow when I go shopping for paint."
She could hear Gran smile. "Good girl."
Raven-Juliet smiled before furrowing her eyebrows. "Are those sirens I here?"
(Author's Note: I'm a big fan of Madea, and Raven-Juliet's grandmother is based off of her. No judging.)
Margaret Philips was quite the troublemaker, in her youth and in her old age. That mixed with a bad temper, she often had run-ins with the cops.
Apparently today was no exception.
Romeo groaned. "What did you do this time?"
Raven-Juliet heard Gran scoff. "That skank was in my parking spot."
The twins groaned in sync. Gran couldn't stay out of trouble if you paid her.
"Gran we've talked about this-"
"She was in my spot!"
"This is the police! Come out with your hands up!"
Raven-Juliet heard her twin brother talking to their Gran. "Gran think about what you're do-"
"Out of the way Sparrow-Romeo."
She heard the door of her old home open. "Bring it on boys!"
"Romeo stop her!"
"Hell no! She had Lizzie in her hands!"
Elizabeth was the metal baseball bat that Margaret got when Raven-Juliet and Romeo came into her care when their parents died. She used Elizabeth whenever she thought the situation called for it. But usually the situation does not call for it when Lizzie comes swinging.
"Those poor men."
Raven-Juliet sighed. "Call me when it's over."
"Will do. Take care ya little punk."
She snorted but smiled. "Love you too ya big jerk."
As soon as she hung up, Raven-Juliet looked out one of the windows. Gently padding up to it, she peered out at her new city. As she gazed out into the shadows, Raven-Juliet could practically feel the danger. The monsters that lived and thrived off of the twisted world that was Gotham's underbelly.
Live was not going to be easy here.
But then again, live was never easy for Raven-Juliet.
Raven-Juliet shivered as she gazed out into the shadows one more time before reaching up and tugged the curtains closed. She turned around and gazed at her apartment. She wasn't lying when she said she was going shopping for paint tomorrow.
Raven-Juliet padded to her room. I think purple andgreywill shape up this place nicely.
-Time Skip-
The next day, Raven-Juliet took a shower before heading out. Her first order of business was getting a can of Mace.
The feeling she felt when she was looking out of her window last night still haunted her. And by the looks of it, it was just as bad in the day time as it is at night. Only difference was that night time was reserved for the special breed of criminal that the taxi driver was talking about. During the day it was just pick-pockets with a little bit of mobsters.
Raven-Juliet walked out of the Convenient Store with a can of Mace safely tucked away in her bag. Walking to the closest hardware store, Raven-Juliet found the proper shade of purple and grey she was looking for. After paying, Raven-Juliet walked to the park, stalling herself from starting.
Unfolding the paper, butterscotch eyes read about how Harley Quinn was finally taken down by Batman and was handed into the authorities. Sighing, Raven-Juliet folded the paper up and placed it next to her on the bench before taking out her sketch book. She never went anywhere without, not wanting to miss an artful opportunity.
As she sketched the landscape of the park, her mind wandered far, far away. Lately she's been having weird dreams. They were never clear, all she saw was either shadow or light.
"Oh my!"
Raven-Juliet was snapped out of her trance and turned her head to see a woman - a socialite judging by the fancy clothing and the diamond necklace - staring at her sketch with wide eyes.
"That sketch is beautiful!"
Raven-Juliet smiled shyly. "Thank you."
The socialite sat down next to Raven-Juliet on the bench.
"So you're an artist then?"
The butterscotch-eyed woman nodded shyly. "I'd like to think myself to be, yes. That's why I moved here, for some inspiration and to teach others."
The socialite pulled a card out of her purse. "Do let me know when you have a painting finished."
Butterscotch eyes were wide as she gingerly took the card from the socialite.
Katherine Williams
559-5432
She looked back at Kate. "You want to buy a painting?!"
The older woman smiled. "But of course. It is clear you have talent."
Raven-Juliet looked at the card again before back at Katherine. "I'll call as soon as the paint dries."
Katherine smiled and offered Raven-Juliet her hand. "Until then Miss..."
The younger woman shook Katherine's hand. "Raven-Juliet Philips!"
Katherine smiled. "What a beautiful name."
Raven-Juliet cheeks turned pink. "Thanks."
The two women parted ways. Raven-Juliet had a slight bounce in her step as she headed back to her apartment. As she passed an alleyway, she heard a tiny mew. Gently edging herself into the alley, she found the source of the noise behind a trash can.
A tiny, male back kitten with green eyes looked up at her.
"Well hello there!"
Raven-Juliet kneeled in front of the kitten and gently held her hand out to him. The little kitten cautiously padded towards her and sniffed her fingers. He started lapping at her fingers with his little pink tongue, causing Raven-Juliet to giggle. She gently stroked him behind the ears. The kitten purred and leaned up into her touch.
Raven-Juliet gently picked the kitten up, and smiled when he cuddled into her. She stood up and walked out of the alley before heading toward the closest pet store.
-TimeSkip-
he kitten, which Raven-Juliet dubbed Loki, bounded and sniffed around the apartment. Watching him out of the corner of her eye, she set the purple and grey paint cans on the counter. A news notification on her phone made her pause and raise an eyebrow.
Elderly Woman takes out Police Force!
Raven-Juliet rolled her eyes with fondness. "Of course."
After setting a bowl of milk down for Loki, Raven-Juliet cracked open the paint cans and set to work.
-Time Skip-
By the time Raven-Juliet finished painting the apartment a purple base and using grey to add intricate designs to the entire apartment, it was dark.
Which is probably why her stomach was rumbling.
Raven-Juliet looked between her phone and the door as she filled Loki's bowl with cat food she got at the pet store. She sighed and looked at her new cat.
"What do you think Loki? Go out and get food or stay in and order."
The green eyed kitten looked at his new mistress. For some reason, Raven-Juliet thought he was raising an eyebrow, as if asking 'are you serious?'.
Raven-Juliet pursed her lips. For some reason, she felt like she had to go out. One thing she inherited from her grandmother was her impulsive nature.
Raven-Juliet sighed as she shouldered her bag. "Wish me luck Loki."
-Time Skip-
Raven-Juliet smiled as she was handed her Chinese takeout.
"Thank you, have a good night."
The lady behind the counter smiled back. "And you too Miss."
Raven-Juliet walked out into the shadowy night with takeout in hand and with her guard up. About half way home she started to loosen up.
Big mistake.
A rough hand grabbed her arm and pulled her into the alleyway.
"Jewelry and money, now!"
Raven-Juliet raised an eyebrow. "Are you serious right now?"
The mugger's mouth dropped in shock, letting Raven-Juliet continue.
"Look man, I just got take out, I don't want it to get cold."
The mugger shook of his shock and growled. "I don't care. Gimme your money!"
Stop it, STOP IT BEFORE YOU GET YOURSELF KILLED!
Unfortunately, Raven-Juliet didn't listen to her thoughts as she rolled her eyes and rested her free hand on her hip.
"The proper grammar is 'give me' not 'gimme'."
The mugger growled and took out a switchblade. "That's it!"
As the mugger ran at her, Raven-Juliet quickly placed her takeout and bag on the ground and ducked as the switchblade came at her. Thinking quickly, Raven-Juliet grabbed the mugger's shoulder and flipped behind him. Kicking the back of the mugger's knee, Raven-Juliet grabbed one of his arms and twisted it until she heard a crack.
As the mugger scream, Raven-Juliet let go and stepped away...
...only to face an entire gang.
The one in front leered at her. "Not bad."
Still on the adrenaline high, Raven-Juliet growled. "Want to join your friend?"
The gang chuckled darkly. The one in front stepped forward. "You can't take all of us."
The butterscotch-eyed woman clenched her tiny fists. "Let's find out."
And let's find out what seventeen years of gymnastics can do.
Raven-Juliet blocked a punch and kept a hold on his arm and kicked hard at his ribs. When he fell down, she back-flipped onto a dumpster to get an advantage point
Seeing it, Raven-Juliet jumped at a gang member with her foot aimed for his face. She smirked when her foot met it's target. Unfortunately, she didn't have time to revel in her victory seeing another gang member charge at her. Sweeping his legs out from under him, Raven-Juliet whipped out her pepper spray. Spraying the gang member straight in the eyes, she quickly stood up, only to get a punch to the face.
Raven-Juliet stumbled back until her back hit the brick wall. Wiping at her nose, Raven-Juliet saw the gang members approach with sinister looks on their faces.
Suddenly, a synthesized voice projected from the shadows.
"That's no way to treat a lady."
The sinister looks turned into fearful ones.
"It's the Bat!"
The vigilante Raven-Juliet has been hearing about seemed to materialize oit of no where and started attacking the goons. Wanting revenge for her bloody nose, the butterscotch-eyed woman jumped back into the fray. Relying on her adrenaline high and her gymnastic skills to get her through the fight.
When it was over, Raven-Juliet panted and wiped away the blood trickling from her nose.
"Are you alright?"
Raven-Juliet sighed. "Yeah I'm-"
Her eyes met Batman's eyes.
"Fine."
It felt like getting hit by electricity. Raven-Juliet found herself having a hard time breathing as she looked at her savior. Even though most of his facial features were hidden by his cowl, she could tell he was very handsome.
She wasn't the only one that was entranced. For some reason, the caped crusader's thoughts were clouded as he locked gazes the tiny woman, that honestly looked more like a fairy than a human being.
Movement behind him snapped Raven-Juliet out of the spell they both seemed to be under.
"Look out!
She caught him by surprise as she tackled him to the ground, narrowly saving him from a bullet.
Batman growled and flipped them over before jumping up and throwing something at the gang member's gun before attacking him.
Meanwhile, Raven-Juliet walked over to where she dropped her bag and takeout.
Oh good, nothing got ruined.
Realizing it was silent, Raven-Juliet looked and saw the gang member's eyes closed with Batman standing over him.
The words escaped her mouth before she could stop them. "Did you kill him?"
Batman turned to the woman who seemed to cast some sort if spell on him. "No. He's just unconscious."
"Oh. Well,,,,,, thank you."
Batman sighed. "You don't need to thank me."
This caused Raven-Juliet to raise an eyebrow. "You just saved me from a gang. Of course I need to thank you."
Batman raised an eyebrow behind his cowl. "You're not going to let this go are you?"
Raven-Juliet stubbornly shook her head. "Nope."
A tiny - and what she felt like was rare - grin spread across his lips before disappearing.
"Go home."
Raven-Juliet nodded. "Way ahead of you."
She walked down the ally. When she reached the entrance, she turned around to see Batman gone.
Shrugging, she made her way home, completely unaware of the vigilante following her via rooftop.
