Chapter 1:
It was a very unremarkable day that Bruce Wayne returned to Gotham, he had been training for years and he finally believed he was ready for what he knew he had to do. Gotham needed a hero, someone it could depend on, someone who would protect it from all the horrors that lurked around, someone dark enough to handle the nightmares, but good enough not to completely destroy them. Bruce mentally sighed as the limo rounded a corner and the large building that was Wayne Enterprises came into view.
He waited patiently as his door opened and gave a kind smile to the old man holding it open. Alfred Pennyworth had been a loyal friend, a good guardian, and a very important part of Bruce's life. Alfred Pennyworth was nothing short of family. Bruce stepped carefully out of the car and out into the gray smokiness that is Gotham. Bruce patted Alfred on the shoulder before briskly walking towards the front doors of the building, once inside he gave a flirtatious wink to the receptionist. Another thing he had learned, build yourself a persona, make it hard for people to connect the dots.
"Hi there." He said, giving her his most charming, and disarming, smile. The receptionist giggled, as expected, and placed her elbows on the desk, leaning her head in her hands.
"Hey there handsome, who are you here to see?" He leaned his own arms on the desk and leaned forward.
"Well actually, I'm here to see the board, I'm Bruce Wayne, nice to meet you." Her shocked expression was quickly replaced with a horrorstruck one as she quickly straightened up and began typing away on her computer.
"I-I'm so sorry sir, your meeting is on the 31st floor." Bruce chuckled in response, his fake smile giving way to warmer, more genuine one.
"Please, don't worry about it, It's always nice to see a pretty face in the morning." The girl blushed at his response before giving him small smile in return. She continued typing away and Bruce started making his way to the elevator. Once inside the small metal box, he pulled out a pen and twisted the upper half, a small click confirmed the device was recording he kept ther pen in his hand as he waited for the elevator to let him off. Once he walked through the doors, he was greeted by a very familiar face, one he hadn't seen in years.
"Bruce, it's good to see you."
"It's good to see you too Lucius." The two men shook hands and began walking down the long hallway. "Lucius, have you thought about the project I've been talking to you about?"
Lucius let out a long sigh before replying, "Bruce, I could do it, but do you really understand the risks you would be taking." Bruce turned to give Lucius a nod before stopping next to the conference room.
"I know what I'm doing Lucius."
"I really hope that's true Bruce." And with that the two men parted ways.
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"Jim, I'm fine."
"No Lee, you've been through a lot, I'm just taking a quick trip out to Gotham to see Bruce, then I'll be back. You don't have to come, you shouldn't come."
"Ha, knowing you, we'll be living back out there in 2 weeks, and besides, I'm doing fine."
Jim gave her an incredulous look. They had been trying and failing to have kids for the last 7 years, she had a miscarriage 2 months ago. She was not fine.
"Lee-"
"Jim, please, I want to out to Gotham with you and Harvey. I need to get away too." Jim sighed and wrapped his arms around her.
"Ok, fine." She smiled and gently kissed him before walking back to their room. He quickly looked over to make sure she was gone before texting Harvey. Lee didn't know the full extent of this visit. Harvey and him were called back to investigate and find the new crime boss of Gotham. All of the other detectives at the GCPD had failed so far. Jim ran a hand over his face and looked into the mirror. He getting old, he couldn't keep doing this to himself. He sighed once more before heading to his bedroom. One more case, he thought, one more simple case, and then I'm done.
But then again, when are things ever simple?
Ok guys, really quick, this is kind of nothing like the show. Bruce and Selina kinda sort of dated before he left when he was 16, and Jim and Lee left a year later, with Harvey following them, because Lee was pregnant. Lee lost the baby, but they never came back to Gotham. Selina and Ivy inherited the crime business from Tabitha and Barbara at 19 (Selina) and 17 (Ivy), and Ivy immediately got her girlfriend (Harley) in too. Harley is still in love with Jerome, but she's pretty happy with Ivy. Jerome owns half of the city with Penguin and the Sirens own the other half. Years later Bruce, Alfred, Lee, and Harvey are coming back to Gotham. Pairings: Bruce/Selina, Jerome/Harley, Ivy/Harley, Tabby/Butch, Jim/Lee (I'm sorry but I kind of hate this pairing, so don't get attached), possible Barbara/Jim. Ages: Selina: 24; Bruce: 24; Ivy:22; Jim: 35ish; Harvey: 38ish, Lee, Barbara, Tabby: 34ish; Butch:36ish, Jerome: 26; Harley: 24; Alfred; late 50s to early 60s. Reviews are my favorite, well that's a lie, cake is my favorite, reviews are a close second! Also contact me with any questions you have, this will get better I swear!
