*Edited as of 8/14/16*
*Day before Knight begins his plan*
"Master Bruce, you seem tense. Is there something on your mind?" Alfred walked over to Bruce who was at a desk looking over some files.
"It has been very quiet Alfred, too quiet. The Criminals are laying low which means something big is about to happen. I am trying to figure out what that will be and when it will happen." Bruce sighed as he dropped the few papers he was holding. He leaned back in his chair and looked over at Alfred as he served him a cup of coffee.
"Do you have any leads sir?" Alfred asked as he finished prepping Bruce's coffee.
"None at the moment and I have no idea who would have any clue other than the criminals. But I can't interrogate them until they reveal themselves." Bruce groaned as he rose and headed for the bat cave followed by Alfred.
"Shall I call in Master Drake?" Alfred asked.
"Yes and call in Nightwing as well. I want everyone here when the fire starts." Alfred nodded before heading to the nearest phone.
*city skyscraper*
"So what's the plan boss? Did you find anything useful while we traveled here?" Red Robin, also known as Tim Drake asked.
"Not much. Only that there is a new criminal on the loose that looks like me. He gathered the criminals but that was all I was able to figure out. From now on we patrol every night until dawn looking for them. You and I will check their usual hideouts while Nightwing will scour the city looking for any trace of them once he arrives."
"Well I did spot croc enter the sewers on my way over here." Nightwing said as he landed next to Batman. "How are you doing Bruce?" Nightwing asked casually.
"I doubt he knows anything useful. He was never one to team up with the others. Only Joker ever got him to team up and even then that was only for a little while until the food ran out." said said as he walked away from the group. "Nice to see you again Nightwing. How has bloodhaven been treating you?"
"Good to see you too Bruce. Thank you for inviting me, now we need to get out there and find them before anything happens, so let's get to it." Nightwing stated. "Bloodhaven has been wonderful as always. But it's nice to be back home." Nightwing smiled as he look around.
"Report back at the cave at Sunrise with any information you find." Batman ordered before getting in the bat mobile and driving off.
"Well you heard the man, get moving." Nightwing said as everyone else left to patrol.
*Next day around 9 A.M.*
"Is everyone in position?" Jason asked over his radio.
"Yes we are ready. So let the fun begin." Penguin said over the radio along with a grunt from two-face.
"The plants are ready to do their part." Ivy stated.
"Let this city be clouded by fear." Scarecrow chuckled.
"Come on hun just blow this shit up already." Harley said impatiently from behind him.
"Ok, now then, let operation knightfall begin." Jason then hacked into Gotham's network and routed all of Gotham's television Networks to broadcast his announcement. When it was ready the Camera they were using gave off a red light indicating they were on the air.
"People of Gotham, for years you have been under the protection of the Batman. You have been terrorized by violent criminals that only came to power because of the Batman. I am here to liberate you from these oppressors and give the power back to you, the people."
As this broadcast played Jason's militia moved into the city via helicopter. Two-face and Penguin blew up the bridges and Scarecrow and Ivy moved into the chemical plant. The drones used by the militia were deployed and started destroying police vehicles and their officers. The militia soldiers moved to take over the police headquarters and the mayor's office. Panic was rising in the streets. From his home in Wayne manor, Bruce watched as different news stations came back online, with the broadcast playing over their audio, as Gotham was attacked.
"We are not here as conquerors, but as liberators, to free you of the oppression brought on by the batman. I have in my possession a fully armed neutron bomb with a blast radius of 6 miles. But the identity of the triggerman is unknown. For one of you holds the detonator and should the outside world decide to interfere or for those people who will try to leave, this anonymous gothamite, this unsung hero will trigger the bomb. For now martial law is in effect. Return to your homes, hold your family close and wait, for tomorrow you claim what is rightfully yours." The broadcast ended and Jason stepped over towards where Harley was leaning on a wall.
"So do you think the B-man will take the bait?" Harley asked as they started to leave the building.
"He will and once he arrives all hell will break loose." Jason smirked.
"What did you mean by tomorrow they claim what is rightfully theirs?" She asked a she fell in step beside him.
"We rally the poor and the homeless to fight with us in a makeshift Army. Batman will truly have his hands full with my militia, two-face and penguins men and the poor of Gotham itself. Once the batman traces the broadcast he will fall into my trap and once we capture him, I will make him watch as his city burns." Jason chuckled darkly as he imagined Bruce's distraught face.
"I thought you wanted to kill him?" Harley questioned.
"What better way to kill a man than to take away everything he loves. We will start with the city and then the Robins." Jason explained.
"What about the others? When do we kill them?" Harley asked concern written on her face.
"they aren't a priority at this point. They will play their parts until they have no more use to our cause." Jason dismissed her concern.
"Fine, so two-face and penguin are ready to attack on your order and Scarecrow is growing impatient. To be honest I thought he was leading the whole operation when this started." Harley admitted.
"He may have believed himself in charge but the reality of the situation is he was never in charge. He was able to bring you all together but other than that his usefulness is extinguished. The only reason I am even letting him into this plan is because he is someone else the batman can focus on." Jason replied.
"What of Bane and the Riddler?" Harley questioned.
"The Riddler will be defeated quickly. He is the most pathetic criminal I have ever seen." Jason scoffed. "I mean really, who the hell puts escape routes into your plans? As for bane, well I think I might actually let him roam free." Jason shrugged.
"So what parts of the original plan are we actually going to follow?" Harley huffed in annoyance as she realized that Jason wasn't sticking to the original plan at all.
"We let Batman lock up all the criminals then we use your men to blow up Gotham PD. Killing everyone inside." Jason smirked at her shocked face.
"That's actually really smart. Getting rid of the competition and the police at once." Harley smiled as she imagined the flames.
"Yeah I just hope Pamela doesn't get captured. That would definitely complicate things." Jason sighed.
"She won't, she is far too smart for that." Harley giggled.
*Next day*
The Arkham Knight had used some of his militia men to set up a small stage in the slums of Gotham. They hooked up some equipment to nearby telephone poles and soon enough had a broadcast playing. Some people came outside to see what was going on and when enough people had Gathered, Jason walked out in his Arkham knight getup. Harley stayed back in her leather corset waiting to step in should any of the bat family showed up. (Arkham City getup).
"People of Gotham! For too long you have been oppressed by the corrupt. Rise now in our glorious revolution to take back what you rightfully deserve. The leaders of this city are not your allies but your enemies. They offer poor wages and force you onto the streets in the hopes of scrounging a living in crime. Then they have the audacity to use the Batman to send you off to Prison or the Asylum! Is that the justice we want!?"
The crowd shouted out no as many could relate to what he was saying. Many of the big corporations didn't pay very well and forced many into a life of crime in order to put food on the table.
"So step forward those who would serve, for today we start our revolution! Today we take down the corrupt and unjust! Go forth and take that which you have been denied. No one will stop you."
As this speech was being broadcast penguin and two-face ordered their men to start killing the police. A few nearby homeless were offered guns to help and quickly joined. Scarecrow and Pamela quickly stormed the chemical plant to begin manufacturing the fear toxin and Harley had her goons stationed on the only remaining bridge out of Gotham.
"Now move out and take back what is rightfully yours for we shall provide you with the tools necessary for your victory." Jason waved a hand and some of his militia brought forth weapons and handed them out to people who came forward to fight for him.
"Mista Knight Sir! I have important news!" Harley whispered towards him. Jason nodded before making his way back to her leaving the rest to one of his lieutenants.
"What is it Harls?" Jason asked.
"The National guard are on the bridge demanding we surrender. What should my men say?" Harley asked.
"Tell them that if one person crosses this bridge Gotham gets blown to hell." Jason said.
"Roger that boss man." Harley smiled and saluted as she relayed the orders to her goons.
*couple hours later in the bat cave*
"What are we going to do Bruce?" Nightwing asked as he watched Gotham get torn to shreds on the news. Half an hour ago the national government had said that Gotham was on its own in this conflict. The Gotham P.D were under fire from not only Penguin and Two-Face, but also the homless and poor that the Arkham Knight got to fight for him. The police were losing ground fast. "Bruce?" He turned to see why he hadn't received an answer. Bruce was staring at a screen with the Arkham Knight frozen on it.
"What's the matter Bruce?" Drake asked.
"We need to find him and stop this before any more lives are lost. Nightwing, Red robin, go help Gordon down at the police station. I will go after the Knight." Suddenly Alfred came down the stairs into the cave panting in exhaustion.
"Sir, it seems poison Ivy and Scarecrow have taken over a chemical plant and Harley's men are stationed on the last remaining bridge overseeing the National Guard's construction of a wall."
"Good work Alfred take a break. Change of plans, you two go make sure Gordon lives and I go after scarecrow." Bruce and the rest of his family ran towards their respective vehicles to start their counterattack.
'This is going to be a long week.' Nightwing thought as he got on his bike. Drake followed on his own while Bruce took the batmobile.
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