A/N: Hi...wow update much? Sorry for the drought had the idea but wasn't clicking right on paper till now. Anyway! I had a reviewer comment that my Diana was damsely...that is how she kind of presents herself in the human world kind of the uncertain of what she is doing/ quiet/shy personality compared to her strong willed, stubborn, won't put up with crap/ amazon that she is. Like superman the mild manner reporter ;)

Gotham Origins-10

Wonder Woman tugged the rope tighter around the clowns frame giving him a glare that would put fear in any man. But the Joker had other plans as he simply tapped his shoe against the floor releasing a plume of smoke in her eyes. She gave a startled cry releasing her grip on the rope, she stumbled back a few steps giving Joker time to escape.

Batman caught sight of the criminal, not hesitating a moment longer. He jumped on his opponants back crashing him to the floor kicking him unconcious. He booted after Joker up the stairs.

"Wait!... he stopped turning to face wonder Woman... "I can help."

Batman looked back at the Joker as he ran down the hallway. He glanced back at wonder woman.

"You better keep up."

She was taken a back by not so much the comment but how he said it as if she was a mere inconvience. She stared at him as the vigilante dashed around the corner. She quickly followed. The Joker opened the door that led down a flight of stairs, Diana went to follow but was halted by Batman. He shook his head.

Seconds later the door blew open by an explosion. Wonder Woman opened her mouth to ask a question but never came as Batman once more was gone in a flash.

"Nevermind." she muttered to herself as she followed Batman once more.

Batman saw the Joker go down another corridor he skidded to a halt when he heard the Joker's voice and a wave of his hand.

"Yoohoo Batman I do hope you becareful. One would hate to lose a head!"

Batman looked up at the ceiling than at the walls. Everything seemed to be intact nothing out of the oridinary but so far he realized that Joker was anything but. Just as he took a step forward something zipped through the air causing him to duck.

Wonder woman was ready to throw her lasso When Batman once more stopped her.

"You do not want to do that." Batman stated as he looked for another way to not get himself sliced into pieces.

"Do not underestimate me. If you would trust me enough to-"

Batman turned to her. "If you want to help me...Give me a boost."

"What?!" she exclaimed.

Batman gritted his teeth. "Fine I'll do it."

She watched as he took out his grappiling hook to the suspended ceiling and zipped himself up to the top. Swinging upward he kicked away the panel he swung again this time disppearing inside the ceiling leaving Wonder Woman awestruck, snapping out of her state she quickly followed him.

The Joker titled his head at the ceiling just as his henchmen limped to his aid behind him.

"B-Boss."

Joker looked back at the injured men. "Do me a favour take those guns you have in your hand and shoot up at the ceiling, would you?"

The men shared a look. "Why?"

Joker rolled his eyes turning to them. "Because I said so!"

Without a moments hesitation they raised there guns.

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"Where exactly are we going?" Wonder woman asked as she followed the vigilante.

Bruce mind was working a mile a minute barely hearing the amazons question. He took note of the annoyed huff from behind him. Ignoring it he stopped causing Diana to roll her eyes.

"Honestly why have we-" she didn't get a chance to finish her sentence as Batman turned himself around to kick out part of the ceiling hauling the woman with him as gun fire reigned after them.

Batman rolled across the ground reaching into his utility belt to whip out a batarang sending one gun men to drop his gun yelling in pain. Wonderwoman threw out her rope wrapping it around one thug yanking it tight as she spun around to kick at the other coming at her.

She quickly found herself in the silent hallway. She gave a confident smile before turning.

"Hey where..." she trailed off as she saw the flash of a black cape disappearing around the corner... "OH for the love of hara!"

She unraveled her rope kicking the man uncoincious as he weakly fought back. She darted after Batman.

Joker had just hit the stair landing when batman landed right infront of him. His glare not so inviting. The clown stepped back.

"I'll give you that batsy you aren't one for the long speeches. I myself can't help it runs in the fam-"

Joker gasped as batman snatched him by the front of his suit. "Who are you working for?"

Joker blinked. "Who? little ol' me? Why I work for myself."

Batman threw him hard across the floor. "Wrong answer."

The clown reached for his cane but it was kicked out of his reach. he let out a grunt as he was slammed against the floor.

"A low life criminal hardly has enough money to run an inside job let alone a big operation. Who do you work for... and don't make me ask again." Batman threatened darkly.

"I'm not sure you really want the answer batsy. You might not be able to handle it."

Batman raised his fist landing it hard in his jaw. Joker let out a cackle. "Could you do the otherside I want to make the bruises even."

Bruce gritted his teeth. He couldn't beat it out of him. "I know of the shipments going out of the Gotham docks what is Luthor's plan?"

Joker cheery dimenour diminished into something more serious. "Luthor, despite what the world thinks of him, he is as crazy as the last guy, but he's different. He's smart, the kind of smart that keeps you up all night. I swear he never sleeps."

Batman listened in silence as the joker continued. "He calls each shipment his precious gold, at first I don't know what it was that was in those containers and to be honest I still don't. All I know is he's willing to pay Gothams most wanted a pretty penny for each shipment."

"How much?" Batman demanded.

"Millions heck if I'm lucky. Billions..but that is wishful thinking right there. I'll let you in on a secret the thread that has everything connected is something red and blue."

"Your saying Superman is the reason?"

Joker shrugged. "What can I say Luthor's got an unhealthy obessession. It can't be good for you in the long run."

Bruce heard sirens in the distance just as Wonderwoman showed up. Batman picked up Joker and practically thrusted him in her hands.

"He's all yours." he stated as he took out his grappiling hook.

"What?! what am I supposed to do with him?" she asked.

"You have a rope. Use your imagination." he replied fireing of his device before disappearing in to rafters.

"You two an item?" Joker asked with his clownish grin.

"If I were you. Speaking would not be your wisest choice." she threatened.

As the police took over Diana went to leave but something caught her eyes a splotch of crimson where the vigilante ounce stood.

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"I don't care how you do it. Just get it done before the night ends. Or I will be the one ending you!" Luthor threatened before slamming his phone back in it's place.

"That's the trouble with leaveing your plans with someone else. It never goes smoothly."

The billionaire gasped, startled by the sudden voice. he got himself together as the man of steel appeared infront of him.

"By all means come right in." Luthor said with a wave of his hand leaning back in his chair.

"Tell me what you are planning to do to metropolis?"

"Humour me. what do you think?" Luthor stated.

Clark mentally frowned. He had a hunch two and two so they say. He stepped forward.

"I know you have been the leader of the organized crime coming to and from Gotham City. Only one person can sustain a flow of cash for that amount of time to keep something like that going."

"I wouldn't say the only one...Luthor caught the slight frown from the hero..."Wayne Enterprises would be a perfect canditate for such a crime."

"I hardly think Bruce Wayne has the time to delve himself in such a crime"

"And I do?! Come now Superman. I believe you are clutching at straws. Seeing you don't have any answers to what could be a easy fix for you must be highly frustrating. You have the wrong man." Luthor said as he got up from his chair.

Superman watched as he poured himself a drink from a small desk. "Can I pour a glass?"

The hero stayed silent arms crossed along his chest. Luthor smiled before taking a sip.

"AH! you are truly missing out." Luthor continued, a hint of something more under his words.

Clark zipped over slamming The billionaire against the wall. "Tell me what you're doing now!"

"Oh please. I haven't done anything, you should pay more attention to the news you aren't the only headliner these days."

Clark gave a confused look. "You're saying the Joker is the ring leader?"

"Your words not mine...you know I would keep a open ear you might catch something you didn't expect. Now please let me go I do have work to do."

Clark glared at the man before releasing him. He turned his back. "This is not over. You better pray I don't find the answers, or our next meeting will not be as gracious."

Luthor blinked to find himself alone. He quickly ran over to his desk. opening a draw to take out a gun. A long side that was several bullets of pure green.

"I will look forward to it."

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"...Mr. Wayne...Mr. Wayne?"

Bruce snapped out of his thougths to look at the board members before him. He recieved curious looks at his silence. He cleared his throat adjusting in his seat.

"I believe that is fine. Make sure you leave an opening for the next meeting with the Mayor we wouldn't want to have him breathing down our necks."

"After what's happened at the airforce Gala I would imagine everyone's on edge of going anywhere." a woman stated.

"With the Joker in police custody the streets should be safer." A man added.

"Hardly doubt that. This is Metroplois we're talking about. If GCPD can't hold that crazed clown I wouldn't bet that metropolis can."

"Aren't you forgetting ?while Gotham has a man in a batsuit parading the streets throwing toys, they have superman."

"Superman is all the city's got. I'll tell you this Luthor better be quivering in his highchair becuase one man you don't want to tick off is one that can level a building with one touch."

As Bruce listened to the conversation an idea suddenly hit him. Pushing back his chair he rose from his seat gathering up the folder and papers infront of him.

"Forgive me I have another matter that I must attend to. We will continue further discussions another date. Any further questions leave with Mr. Fox."

Everyone was baffled at the sudden departure.

As Bruce descended the staircase toward the glass door a voice called out to him.

" ! !"

Turning he was greeted by the last person he expected to see. " I'm sorry but I have to-"

"Just a moment of your time. That is all I ask." She said as she met him.

Bruce took note of the note pad sticking out of her purse and the pen behind her ear. He slid a hand into his pocket not in the mood for this one bit.

"Seeing you in Gotham tells me this isn't a courtesy call."

Lois looked down at her purse then back at him. "Just finished up actually."

This intrigued him slightly. "Oh?"

"Yeah." she replied not giving anymore on the matter.

Bruce looked at his watch. "Well as much as I would love to give a confession to the world. I simply do not have the time."

"Wait!" Lois quickly grabbed his arm getting a reaction she did not expect as the wayne heir gasped causing him to drop his folder to reach for his arm.

Bruce bent down to collect the scattered documents. She was right there with him gathering up a few scattered notes.

"Here." she said handing them too him as he gathered himself together.

"Thanks." he managed out.

"Are you ok?" she asked concern in her voice.

"Fine. Listen if you want a interview it will have to be at another time. I suggest you keep yourself out of trouble. Good afternoon ."

Lois opened her mouth just as her cell came to life,the billionaire left. She went to reach for her phone when a hint of red tainted her hand.

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Bruce closed the door shut to his car clutching his arm slightly. Alfred caught site of it through the rearview mirror.

"Everthing alright master Wayne?"

"Yes...he looked at the folder in his hands..."Alfred how soon will my jet be prepared to leave?"

"Whenever you want sir. Why may I ask?"

"I need enough time to get myself together. It's time that I meet this Lex Luthor."

A/N: OH! what's going to happen?

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