Dawn of Justice
Chapter 08: Darkness Comes
July 20th, 2019
"I'm not sure this is a good idea," said Bruce Wayne as he fixes his tie.
"Whether you like this or not is not up to. Your duty now is to support your daughter. As an eighteen year Wayne. She is next in line to carry out your family's legacy. As her father, it is your duty to pass the torch to her." said Alfred.
"I'm missing something Alfred. I don't think celebrating my daughter's birthday publicly will do us much good," said Bruce.
"This is a Wayne family tradition. If your mother and father weren't murdered, when you were eight, they would have done the same for you. You cannot disgrace your family's name nor legacy, Master Bruce." said Alfred.
"What disturbs me, is she's coming with Harry Potter," said Bruce.
"If you can't see that boy's true nature, then perhaps it is you need to think about what kind of person you are," said Alfred.
"Don't bother Alfred," said Selina Kyle as she walks in the room. "He can't help himself."
"What do you want Selina?" asks Bruce.
"I want what is best for our daughter," said Selina.
"Why did you wait for so long to bring her in my life?" asks Bruce.
Selina looks at him and could see through him.
"I don't really need money. I'm pretty much set for life. If anything happens, our daughter gets everything I have. The reason why I brought her in now is that she is old enough and mature enough to understand your life. Can you imagine her at five years old with you gone all the time? Or why you never paid her attention. I knew you weren't father material. She is old enough to understand, that you're not always going to be there. Because you can't stop being you." said Selina.
Bruce looks at her and couldn't find anything wrong with her logic.
"She has a point Master Bruce. Even when your father was busy, he never neglected you. Your nightlife, and given how much you spend in the cave, you would have neglected your own daughter." said Alfred.
"You don't know that," said Bruce.
Both Alfred and Selina Kyle look at him with a blank expression on their face that said they didn't believe him.
"Look, I'm not here to marry you and create a wonderful family. It just won't work between us. For a time, and for the sake of our daughter, we will support her." said Selina.
"I want her away from Harry Potter," said Bruce.
"I doubt she's going to listen to you. She is now eighteen, meaning she can see who she wants," said Selina.
"Perhaps if you weren't blind like a bat Master Bruce, you would see he's not so terrible," said Alfred.
"You expect the worst from everyone. You always prepare for it. You're only seeing one side of the coin. You need to see people's best to." said Selina.
"If you attempt to disgrace him and throw him out, your daughter will follow," said Alfred. "This is her night. Don't ruin it and support her."
Bruce didn't bother answering seeing how he was getting no support.
Night had fallen in Gotham. Yet that wasn't the news. Almost every major news media was in Gotham for the ball.
Almost every major player of Gotham and the wealthy was invited. Everyone who had a name was going to be present.
Even several members of city officials to Gotham's City Police Department.
In MCU, GCPD Fortress, Commissioner James Gordon was talking to his men. From SWAT to Detectives.
"I want security to be tight. Detectives are to be inside to coordinate with Wayne Security. Standard SWAT team on standby." He said.
"What makes you think there's going to be trouble," asks Detective Ellen Yin.
"Message has been intercepted that both Black Mask and the Penguin, might attempt to take the guests hostage for ransom. Others could arrive given this is an opportunity they can't resist," said Gordon.
Harry walks into the secret room looking at his suit.
"Expecting trouble?" asks Talia.
"You know as well as I do, there is going to be trouble. This is where Talon going make his debut," said Harry.
"Talon. Once the sworn enemy to both Bruce Wayne and Batman. They never figured out they were the same person. The outside will be secure. The trick is getting in. Once they are in, they will quickly gain control of the hostages. Penguin hates the Wayne's. He believes they stole his fortune." said Talia.
"His parents were just stupid. They couldn't keep their end of the deal and lost everything," said Harry.
"Using Helena Wayne as bait. You sure about this," said Talia.
"Black Mask is going to make his move. While his attention is focused on Helena's party, our men will slip past his security and bug his communications. It's about time we learn first time what the Light is planning." said Harry ignoring the question.
"Our men will not fail. They know what is at stake," said Talia.
Harry places a hand on his outfit and knew the criminal underworld was about to become very afraid.
"Time to play. I trust you are ready," said Harry.
Talia kisses Harry before she turns to leave.
Harry looks at his gift and knew it was perfect. None of the gifts the others would give her would match his. He quickly puts the gift in his inside pocket.
He sniggers know that Derek Powers, who was trying to win Helena and get her to marry his son, Alistair Powers.
Powers was a multi-million business owner. He also did money laundry for the mob. He also had his eyes on Wayne Enterprise. Hoping that he could take it over.
Harry grabs his suit for the party and puts it on. He remembers dressing nice for the Christmas Slug Club. Like before, he didn't really care about the social gathering. He knew, however, that he would be a fool to not get these people to support him, but to also use their influence.
Harry enters the harbor where Helena was waiting for him in an elegant dress. It was white and it really shows off her curves. Her Harry was slightly in a bun, but she looks gorgeous.
The moment Harry appeared in his Audi, Helena climbs in gracefully.
Harry quickly drives off into the city where it was dark.
After a ten minute ride, they enter the city where the party was being held.
Harry pulls the car next to the front and the valet men open the door causing Helena to step out.
Camera's flash like crazy upon her arrival. Harry walks beside her and offers her arm. She takes it and they smile and wave, knowing the picture of them together was going to be in Gotham Times and many other newspapers. Like the Daily Planet. Harry could already see Jimmy Olsen taking pictures.
"Are you hating this as much as I am?" grits Helena through her teeth.
"I'm sure you can imagine," replies Harry.
They walk in where Harry could see Wayne Security position.
"Just one moment." said the security guard.
Facial recognition software. Making sure they were clear to enter.
It took three seconds and he nods his head.
"You're clear." He said as the doors open.
They walk in towards the elevator.
"Imagine being kick out from your own party," said Harry as Helena smiles.
The elevator closes and takes them up.
"I rather just be alone. Just you and me," said Helena.
"That's not possible. As a Wayne, you do need to make public appearances," said Harry.
"I want to be with you tonight," said Helena.
Harry holds her.
The door opens and they walk into the room where people were gathering.
When Helena walks in, people start clapping.
Helena walks in with a smile.
She starts shaking hands with everyone we who was wishing her a happy birthday.
"Ms. Wayne." said a man as tall as Harry appears in front of them. "Derek Powers. This is my son, Alistair Powers," he said as his son appears beside him.
"Powers. I can't say I know you. You're not apart of Wayne Enterprise." said Helena.
"Not yet, though I'm hoping to bring my company into yours," said Derek Powers.
"You're not really here to talk about business, are you. It's her birthday," said Harry.
"Old habit," said Derek Powers as he puts his arm around Harry and quickly leads him away from Helena. "I understand you own some stocks in Wayne Enterprise."
Harry could see he has done this before. He was guiding Harry further and further away from Helena. Leaving her with his son.
Out of the corner of his eye, he sees Selina Kyle walking towards her daughter and Alistair Powers, who was clearly trying to charm Helena.
Derek Powers had to keep Harry talking. The longer he kept him away, the longer his son will be with Helena.
"I am indeed. If things go well, I might be leading Wayne Enterprise," said Harry.
"Helena Wayne is next in line to lead her family's company," said Derek Powers.
"I meant as CEO. She, of course, will be running things," said Harry.
"I see. I am curious to know what you think of Powers Incorporate?" said Derek Powers.
"The company is impressive. It doesn't impress Mr. Wayne as he doesn't think your company can match Wayne Enterprise standards," said Lucius Fox as he walks over.
Harry shakes Lucius' hand.
"Mr. Fox," said Harry.
"Well, Wayne Enterprise standards are high," said Derek Powers.
"Indeed they are. We make the best stuff out there. We can't have second-rate products now can we." said Lucius Fox.
Harry could see Lucius was keeping Derek Powers busy with conversation. As Derek Powers was now engaging with Lucius, this allows Harry to slip away, with Derek Powers unable to stop him.
Harry walks to Helena where she had a glass in her hand.
"Seems I got competition for your hand," said Harry.
"Why did you go along with it?" asks Helena as she looks at him. "I had to hear about the incredible genius of Alistair Powers for nearly a minute before my mother came over and sent him away."
"They can only play that card once," explains Harry. "They won't do it again. Though I have to guess they are trying to think of a new strategy. Did he give you anything?"
Helena shook her head.
"He will. Be careful," said Harry.
"Well, as for attempting to win my daughter, I give them an eight. They really do need better tactics," said Selina as she walks over to them.
"They don't know of you. That makes them vulnerable," said Harry. Selina smiles at him.
"I trust things are going well," asks Selina.
"I'm keeping up with my studies," said Helena.
Selina smiles at her daughter and looks at her with a happy look on her face.
"Be right back, I'll get some drinks," said Harry as he walks over to Alfred as he left the mother and daughter combo together. He heard Selina say something to her daughter and they giggle.
"Good evening, Master Harry," said Alfred.
"Hello, Alfred. I was wondering, can you help me out with something?" asks Harry,
"Of course sir," said Alfred.
"I want to give this to Helena after her father gives her his speech. I was wondering if you would hold it as I give it to her," said Harry as he reveals his present to Alfred.
"Oh my," said Alfred as he looks at the wonderful necklace.
"Will you help me?" asks Harry.
"What do you need me to do?" asks Alfred.
"Just hold onto this. When I walk to Helena, come forward and hold it out. I want to put it on her. I hope she likes it. This wasn't an easy gift to acquire." said Harry as he hands the box to Alfred.
"No sir, I imagine it wasn't," said Alfred as he takes the box and puts it in his inside pocket.
"I'll take the champagne," said Harry as he grabs three and walks back to Helena and Selina.
He could see the Powers father and son watching closely. No doubt plotting to make their moves to give Helena a gift. From what he could see, they were planning on giving her a car. A Mercedes ban. A car that was most likely worth ten million dollars. Harry could only smirk knowing his gift was going to outshine everyone else's. From what he was able to see, Helena was going to be getting a lot of jewelry. Yet no one would give her a better gift than him.
Harry walks over to the mother and daughter and hands them their drinks. They look at him and Helena giggles with Selina smiley slyly at him. Harry wonders if Helena told her about what they did in bed.
The sound of a helicopter could be heard and the words Wayne Enterprise was emblem inside of its side. It lands outside and quickly the door opens revealing Bruce Wayne. He walks in the room.
"I'm sorry I'm late, I had some business to take care of. Now where is Selina Kyle?" said Bruce as he looks around the room. Selina raises her glasses showing to Bruce. "There she is. When I met Selina Kyle she was art curator. Yet I immediately knew she was incredible. The more I got to know her, the more I fell in love with her. The one women who captured my heart. Unfortunately, like most couples we had problems. Mostly because of my work I was unable to spend as much time with her as I wanted. This eventually caused us to break up. She left me, and I didn't know she was carrying my child inside of her. My daughter, Helena Wayne." said Bruce as he gestures his hand towards his daughter. "Who I just learn of recently yet I can say she is my pride and joy. I was never there for you as a father and I apologize to you. Yet I stand here now, as your father and wish you many bright futures. To Helena Wayne, happy birthday!" said Bruce as everyone applauds.
Harry gently taps her lower back and she walks forward and hugs her dad. He hugs her back as everyone applauds.
Selina walks forward and the family hugs each other. The cameramen started flashing their cameras.
Harry takes a deep breath and tries to calm his nerves. He hated being in the spotlight. Yet for Helena, he would do this.
He steps forward and walks towards the Wayne's. He was aware that everyone was watching him carefully.
"Helena, It's been almost a month since we meet. Yet it's been wonderful," said Harry as Helena wipes her tears as she looks at Harry. "I know you said you I didn't have to get you anything, but it's not every day you turn eighteen. So I got you something, something that can only describe how lucky and wonderful you really are." said Harry as Alfred walks forward with his gift in his hands.
Harry opens it and removes the necklace from the jewelry box.
He holds it up and those that recognize the necklace almost everyone let out a gasp of surprise.
"Where did he get that?" someone whispers.
"Jimmy, take pictures. Lots of pictures," said Lois Lane as she couldn't believe what she was seeing.
"Why is this a big deal?" asks Clark.
"He bought her a five diamond necklace," said Lois.
"Five Diamond? Why is this a big deal?" asks Clark as Harry puts the necklace on Helena who was happy and crying as the necklace was put on her.
"That necklace is worth two hundred and fifty million dollars," said Lois.
Jimmy Olsen really started clicking his pictures taking shot after shot of Helena Wayne wearing a five diamond necklace.
"A quarter million is a lot."
"At minimum," said Lois.
"I'm sure a lot of people here can afford that," said Jimmy.
"Not really. They're very rare. Very hard to put together. From what I can see, pure silver, and dozens of diamonds. Not many jewelers can make one. He must have spent close to a billion dollars for this necklace. He really did think of a perfect gift for her." said Lois as the diamonds were shining as Helena Wayne gives a smile.
Alistair Powers clutch his fist in anger as he watches Harry Potter give Helena Wayne perhaps the greatest gift of all. He knows of the Five Diamond Necklace. His gift would be most likely useless now. His gift was worth around two million dollars. He wouldn't even come close to Potter's gift.
Helena hugs Harry and kisses him on the lips.
Bruce had a smile on his face, but inside he was concerned.
Selina hits his stomach.
"Photos. Do this for your daughter," said Selina in a low voice so he would hear.
The photos went off as Helena was being held by Harry as Bruce holds Selina. People took photos and without a doubt, this was going to make headline news.
Everyone walks forward and shakes Helena's hand wishing her a happy birthday.
The elevator opens and gunshots erupted causing people to scream a bit as armed men walk in.
"Hands up!" they shouted as a walk in with assault rifles.
Harry could see the detectives all looking to reach for their guns to fight the thugs. Yet there were too many people that would get caught in the crossfire.
A short man who was wide and stood at five two walks in with an umbrella.
"Greetings ladies and gentlemen. Oswald Cobblepot is here!" he said with a large smile on his face.
"Cobblepot, you have nerve showing your face here," said Gordon.
"Cops! I hate cops! Someone kill this pig!" shouted Penguin.
One of the men walks towards Gordon and was prepared to kill him. He had his gun pointed at him and was ready to shoot.
"Stay here," whispers Harry to Helena. She nods her head as he lets go of her hand.
Harry presses a button on his wrist and all the lights immediately went off.
"Huh," Penguin said as Harry immediately puts on his outfit come on and he jumps up and lands on the upright.
The sounds of someone moving above could be heard.
"He's here." one of the thugs said as the sound continue to be heard all above them.
"Not the Bat! Why can't he leave me alone!" shouted Penguin.
A figure drops down and quickly attacks several thugs before he went to the wall and quickly goes up it with lightning speed. His cloak masking his body perfectly. The thugs see him and open fire hitting the wall before he disappeared.
"Did you get him?" a thug asks.
The sound of a cloak swishing in the air was heard.
Penguin grabs his umbrella and opens fire all above him. The sounds of his machine gunshots echoing on the ceiling could be heard.
"Leave me alone Bats!" shouted Penguin.
The sounds of a cloak swishing could be heard in response.
"Huh, boss." one of the thugs said nervously.
"What?" Penguin shouted.
"Has the Bat ever killed before?" he asks as he looks down upon his dead comrades.
"Huh?" Penguin said looking confused.
A thug yells as he pulled off his feet and lands on the wall and drops without getting up.
Penguin looks at his men and realizes he was getting pick apart.
"It ain't the bat," said Penguin with the slow realization. Another thug yells as the figure attacks him and quickly disappears.
The thug's open fire but soon their guns were clicking meaning they were out of bullets.
The figure drops down in the smack middle of them and everyone could watch his figure, who was hooded and heavily armored start tearing apart Penguins men with ease. Penguins quickly run and he grabs Helena Wayne and starts dragging her through the confusion. The last thug was killed as Penguin breaks the window and drags Helena with him.
The figure turns to see Penguin dragging Helena. Helena wasn't putting up much of a fight as she was being dragged by Penguin who was holding a knife from his umbrella to her throat.
"Stay back Wayne!" shouted Penguin as Bruce attempts to come to his daughter's aid. "Or sweet Helena's birthday present from me will be a casket."
The figure stood by the broken window and walks forward. Penguin quickly scoots down with Helena to the edge of the balcony.
"All members, be advise, Penguin has a hostage," said Gordon on the radio.
"Back up!" shouted Penguin.
The figure ignores Penguins warning and steps forward.
Penguin looked afraid.
"You want to play! I can play. Choose, capture me! Or the girl! Decided!" shouted Penguin as he rips the Five Diamond Necklace off Helena's neck and throws her over as he jumps off. Helena screams as she was dropped.
The figure throws a knife at Penguin, hitting him in the hand, causing him to drop the five diamond necklace on the ground as he takes off with his umbrella-captor.
"No!" shouted Penguin as he drops the necklace. But he couldn't reach down to get it. The police were now firing their shots at him and he had to bail.
The figure runs and jumps over the roof trying to get to Helena. He jumps over and flies down. They were forty floors up in the air. Meaning they had approximately twelve seconds before they reach the ground.
"Do you think she's okay?" asks Jimmy.
The figure appears as he jumps up with Helena Wayne in his arms.
The crowd applauds the figure as he brings Helena Wayne back to the party. Once she reaches the floor, her mother and father grab her and hug her.
"You're new. Do you have a name?" asks Lois Lane as she quickly approaches the figure with a tape recorder in hand.
He looks at her carefully. His mask made it impossible to see who he was.
"Talon," he replies.
"Hold it right there," said Gordon as he approaches the new vigilante. "Good work. No civilian casualties. However, I have to place you under arrest for murder."
Talon tilts his head to the side as if he was questioning the Commissioner's sanity.
"Cuff him," Gordon said.
"Sorry, but I have to…" a cop said but Talon was quicker as the lights gave out sparks causing several people to turn to the source as the sparks flew down over their heads. The lights turn back on and they look to see Talon was gone.
"You okay?" asks Harry as she embraces Helena warmly.
Helena nods her head.
"I don't want to go through that again," said Helena.
"Seal off the building. No one in or out" shouted Gordon.
Bruce was looking at Harry in surprise to know how he was able to change from his outfit to his civilian clothes so quickly. He was going to have to talk to him more about this ability.
Harry hugs Helena closely.
"Here, I would keep this as evidence, but given how the attempt was trying, I have to give you this," said Gordon as he hands the Five Diamond Necklace.
Helena looks at it and a tear falls from her face.
"Your gift is ruin," she said. It was damaged and bent wrongly.
"I'll get it fix," promise Harry as Helena looks down sadly at her perhaps the best gift. No one could give her a perfect gift.
"I think I want to go home," said Helena.
"Alfred will take you home," said Bruce as Alfred walks forward.
With the hostage crisis over, the mood for the party was over. Harry escorts Helena out of the building where Alastair Powers attempts to get close to Helena. Yet he couldn't because the cops were now blocking people from getting near her from giving a statement from the reporters who were trying to get close to Helena.
Alfred takes them in a car and Helena and Harry climb in the back seat.
Once they were clear of the reporters, Helena kisses Harry and was attempting to take off her dress.
"Not here," said Harry as Helena attempts to climb on Harry's seat to get him to put his cock in her pussy.
"I need some action. I'm so wet," said Helena in between breaths.
"Even if you're the billionaire princess, best we don't get attraction from the cops. We're also being followed," said Harry as he points to the cars behind them. "Don't give them scandals."
Helena pouts and she instead, of trying to have sex in the car on their way home, snuggles up with Harry and smiles as she lays on him.
Talon made a debut but failed to kill the Penguin. Yet it would make headlines news all over the place.
Harry phone rings and he answers it.
"Yeah?" said Harry.
"It's done. We now have tapped into Black Mask's communications. The Light can hold no secrets from us no longer." said Talia from her end.
"Good, now let's start picking them apart," said Harry as the call ends.
"Everything okay?" asks Helena.
"Yeah, things went well on Talia's end. You play your part well," said Harry as he hugs Helena.
"Not normally the damsel in distress. I just hope everyone bought it," said Helena.
"You're a rich girl. You're not meant to know defense tactics. Though with this experience, we could use this as an excuse for your father to teach you some defensive tactics for protection. Though you can't imply all your tactics against common thugs. All it takes is a stray shot to bring you down." said Harry.
Helena kisses Harry on the lips. Harry holds her in his arms.
They arrive at the new mansion with both of them walking inside. Once in the master bedroom, Helena removes her dress and once in her underwear, climbs in the bed. Harry throws off his clothes and climbs into bed beside her.
Bruce looks at the monitor as he studies the actions of Talon. Hard to believe the kid was only seventeen years old. He moved around like he's been doing this for years. He was quiet, moving and attacking their blind spots. As much as he wished he did kill the thugs, a part of him knew it was for the best.
Bruce turns to the side looking at Jason Todd Robin Robin suit.
'Haha, Jokes on you Batman'
Harry was taking the path he would have taken. He killed his opponents without question yet not without remorse. Yet he did so without losing himself. It is true, he's been harder and more violent with criminals, but he still couldn't cross the line.
Helena was all over Harry and he feared if their relationship got serious. Helena was spending more and more time with Harry. At the party, just going over the pictures, the two were side by side and look happy together.
"Master Bruce, perhaps you should stop trying to stop these two from having fun. They are still young," said Alfred as he walks in.
"Weren't you supposed to be with Helena?" said Bruce without turning to Alfred, his longtime friend.
"She is with Master Harry and they are doing quite all right," said Alfred.
Bruce didn't like that.
"Why didn't you bring her here?" asks Bruce.
"She wants to be with him. Perhaps if you stop trying to control her life and accept her choices. She doesn't see him as a bad guy Master Bruce. Perhaps if you stop seeing him as an enemy, you would see him as an invaluable ally." said Alfred.
"We hardly know anything about him. Alfred, what happens when the day comes he betrays us and attempts to rule the world?" said Bruce.
"That is only you thinking that. The truth is Master Bruce, you're only seeing him how you wish to see him. If you could look past your pride and ego, you would see… he isn't so different from you." said Alfred.
Bruce said nothing as he looks at the pictures.
Talon moved perfectly in the shadows striking without warning. He used the darkness as his ally and was able to turn the Penguin's men fear against them. They were all dead, save Penguin who escape. The chances were he wasn't coming out soon. Penguin was now going to be very afraid to step out of Iceberg Lounge for some time.
Bruce hated to admit it, but this would send levels of fear throughout the Gotham Underworld. One that has not been seen since his own start as Batman. Now criminals were going to be so scared they would be afraid to step out of their homes.
This would spread like wildfire all throughout Gotham.
Already Bruce could hear chatter from the usual crime families as the word spread. They were now afraid that a killer was on the loose. One who is hunting them. Many of them were reaching out to their contacts in Gotham City Police Department to find out more about this vigilante and what he was after.
Bruce puts on his mask and prepares to talk to Gordon. It was going to be a very long night.
The tumbler rose up and Batman got inside of it. He quickly takes off to Gotham City in the middle of the night. Now he was wondering just how to stop and neutralize Harry Potter before he becomes too much like his enemies.
Author Notes: I hope everyone enjoys. Pretty cool how quick Harry can appear and disappear huh. I'll explain later. Please like and review. Any suggestions let me know.
