Suite Magic gone Batty part 2

WE HAVE PREVIOUSLY SEEN…

TWO STRANGERS WALK IN TO MR. GOLD'S SHOP!

GOLD CHANGES THE OLD MAN, BRUCE WAYNE, INTO BATMAN IN HIS PRIME!

WHILE GOLD REVERTS BACK TO RUMPLESTILTSKIN!

ZACK MARTIN BECOMES THE NEW BOY WONDER!

BUT RUMPLE DOESN'T LIKE DEAL-BREAKERS, SO…

THEREFORE HE LEAVES THE CAPED CRUSADER AND HIS NEW YOUTHFUL ALLY TO DIE AT THE WATER'S EDGE IN STORYBROOKE…

IF YOU CARE FOR OUR HEROES, HOLD YOUR BREATH FOR 1 MINUTE, THE WILDIEST IS YET TO COME!

Zack and Batman struggled to get free from the quicksand.

"How do we get out of this, Batman?" Zack asked, "the tide should be coming in any minute!"

"Don't worry, old chum!" Batman said, "I see one hope! We have to time it perfectly right. My utility belt's gone so, my arsenal of bat-weapons is gone as well. Remain very calm and don't struggle, or you'll sink deeper. I've calculated it should take another 2 minutes and seven seconds before the tide comes in again, at which time we'll drown, if we can't escape before. Rumplestiltskin made a tactical error when he placed us here. Look! In the distance, you can't faintly spot some rope, used to keep ships tied to the docks. If we sink any further, we won't be able to grab the rope with our teeth!"

"Hey, I may not be as smart as my brother, but I know a little bit about the ocean," Zack said, "I've lived on a ship for four years!"

"Good thinking," Batman said, "then you'd know the approximate maritime coordinates of when the next ship will come in, wouldn't you?"

"Come again?" Zack asked with confusion.

"Never mind," Batman said, "we'll stick with my plan! On my count, 1-2-3!"

Batman was able to grab the rope, ever so slightly, with his teeth. He passed it to Zack. Zack grabbed it with his teeth, and was able to gently maneuver himself out of the quicksand. He pulled the Caped Crusader out just before the tide came in.

"Good work, old chum!" Batman said.

"Thank God I take good care of my teeth!" Zack said.

"Very true," Batman said, "we owe our lives to good dental hygiene. If only more people in this world would remember to floss every day and brush 3 times a day, the world would be—"

Suddenly Rumple giggled.

"Impressive, dearies," Rumple complimented. "Most impressive indeed. I see you escaped my deathtrap."

"You magical miscreant!" Batman shouted, "What do you want now?"

"Simply to reunite Zack here with his twue wove," Rumple said, "as well as help you get back home, Mr. Wayne."

"Careful," Batman said, "I must protect my secret identity."

"As must I," Rumple said, "y'see, I don't normally give second chances, but in your case, well, you're an exception to the rule."

Rumple gave Batman his utility belt back and brought the Batmobile back.

"Quite an ingenious vehicle," Rumple said.

"Thank you," Batman said, "The Batmobile is equipped with all the latest crime-fighting technology, at least it was back in the 60's. I'm working on a new model back home. Speaking of which, how do I get home?"

"Just keeping on driving." Rumple said, "I enchanted your Batmobile. Once you cross the town boarder, you'll be instantly transported back to your rightful time and place as well as be your normal age once again."

"Thank you," Batman said, "How can I repay you?"

"Funny you should ask," Rumple said, "how do you manage to outwit your enemies?"

"By using my wits and my keen intuitive mind." Batman said, "Good always triumphs over evil."

"You're beginning to sound like someone else I know," Rumple said.

"Rumple," Batman said, "you're interested in true love. Who is your love?"

"Her name is Belle," Rumple said, "but she can't love a Beast like me."

"You may think you're a monster," Batman said, "but I have confidence that with a little courage, and a positive mental attitude, you can vanquish the demons that haunt you."

Batman got in the Batmobile.

"Batman," Zack said, "it was an honor working with you."

"You too, Zack," Batman said, "the world is in good hands if the youth of today is reflected in you. You'll always be a Boy Wonder, no matter what. Chao!"

As he drove off, Batman turned to Rumple. He was now looking like Mr. Gold again.

"Woah," Zack said, "Quick wardrobe change!"

"Something of a specialty of mine," Gold said. "among other things."

He gave Zack the bracelet.

"This bracelet will really take me to Maya?" Zack asked.

"Indeed," Gold said.

"Thanks, man!" Zack said.

"You're quite welcome!" Gold said, "Just remember, never turn your back on your family, even if they walk away from you."

"Trust me," Zack said, "Cody may be annoying sometimes, but I couldn't live without him. My mom and dad are always there for me too!"

Zack disappears.

Meanwhile, in Neo-Gotham.

Bruce is in the Batmobile by Wayne Manor. He is old once again.

A gang of mutant Jokerz comes up to him.

"Slice and dice!" the leader said. "Let's put a smile on that face!"

Bruce beat them up.

"Do you know who I am punk?" Bruce asked the leader as he pinned him to the ground. "I'm you're worst nightmare, the kind the makes you wake up screaming for your mother. You have a mother, don't you, punk? Every punk should a mother!"

Meanwhile, Zack met up with Maya in Africa.

"Zack!" Maya said, surprised, "What are you doing here?"

"Just kiss me," Zack said, as they proceeded to make out.

"I want you back," Maya said.

"I know, so do I," Zack said.

"Great, just let me freshen up a bit," Maya said.

She goes into her hotel room and get on the phone.

"He's here," Maya said, to an unknown caller. "No, he can never know what happened here."

Concluded in my Suite Life/Touched by an angel fic, completed and published (which also features Batman & OUAT characters.)