Answers to reviewers' questions or statements:
keyblade master cole: Robin will be getting his punishment in due time… multiple times in fact
treyalexander63917: I'm going to assume you mean that in a good way... like you didn't see that coming or something similar
Disclaimer: I don't own any Marvel or DC characters seen, mentioned or used in this story
Year one…
It was four days after the events in Arkham when Spider-man ran into Batman again. Or more specifically he walked into his apartment and saw the man standing there in his living room like it was the most normal thing in the world
Peter scowled "You know, I can have you charged for breaking and entering"
"I need your help" Batman said in a grave tone
"Yeah, I remember, you have a lead on Otto" Peter said with a shrug "Thought I'd give you some time to come to terms with what happened before I bothered you again. Sides it's not like I have any more rouges to worry about running around"
Turns out, while Peter was in Gotham, Shazam, Green Lantern, Raven and Hawk girl were clearing out his rouges too, at least the ones that were captured at the time. The Justice League according to Diana, considered his rouges to be on par with Batman's and they lost faith in Ryker's, the Raft, and Ravencoft to hold his criminals.
"This isn't about that, it's bigger" Batman stated as he watched Peter
"Really, what's that?" Peter asked with a sigh
"Peter… we both know where Superman is going with his actions even if they seem well intended" Batman said
"Yep, he's slowly becoming the next Napoléon or even Hitler, I don't need an I.Q. over two hundred to see that Bat's" Peter said with an eye roll "And my own wife is supporting the guy..."
"I'm sorry" Batman said in a tone that actually sounded genuine "I know that this must be a difficult time for you"
"Thanks" Peter said as he scratched the back of his head "So you want me to help you take down Superman?"
"Yes" Batman nodded
"Just the two of us?" Peter asked surprised "Bat's no offense but aside from being smart and having the powers of a spider, I can't really fight a guy who's almost as fast as the Flash and can lift a city on his own."
"Your right… which is why I'm putting together a team to stop Superman before he goes any further" Batman said as he took a step closer
Peter raised a brow at the guy "Anyone else gonna be part of this team?"
"Catwoman is on the West Coast recruiting a few others that will help us, the government is having Captain Atom aid us" Batman said "And I've already recruited Black Lightning and the Red Hood"
"Wish I was there for that one" Peter said with a snort at hearing the black sheep of the Bat family is helping out "Anyone else?"
"I was hoping you could help with a few others" Batman revealed
"You mean Tarantula and Scarlet Spider?" Peter guessed with narrowed eyes "You want me to convince them to help us?"
"They'll listen to you, they likely won't even give me the time of day"
"Well, Scarlet might" Peter said as he folded his arms across his chest "But Tarantula wouldn't… I'll talk to them, but I can't guarantee anything. Scarlet's only just got back into the hero thing and has a family to support and Tarantula isn't really a team player"
Batman nodded before he pulled out a device and gave it to the wall crawler that held the meeting place location "The meeting is being held here tomorrow"
Peter nodded and watched the caped crusader make his way to the window when he decided to ask a question
"Hey Bat's!"
The dark knight paused and looked back at Peter
"I think I can get us two more recruits that can help out" Peter said with a thoughtful look on his face
"Do you trust them?" Batman asked already having an idea on who they are
"I may not see eye to eye with one of them more often than not but… when the chips are down I know he'll always have my back. Same with her" Peter said after a while
Batman watched him for a moment before he nodded "If you're sure…"
"I am, now go on shoo before my wife gets back" Peter made a shooing motion with his hand when the two of them heard a loud banging coming from the bedroom and a dark hiss of anger
"…"
"…"
"… I'll take care of it" Peter sighed as his shoulders slumped
"Are you sure it's wise to keep that thing here?" Batman questioned as he looked to see if the symbiote will appear
"Better here where I can keep an eye on it" Peter shrugged "Side's it's not like I can afford a several million-dollar containment unit for it and even then it'll eventually find its way back here regardless... it always does"
Batman stared at Peter for a long time before he spoke "If you need any help, you know where to find me"
"Can do…" Peter gave the departing man a two finger salute "…Mr. Wayne"
To the end of his days Peter will swear up and down that he saw Batman actually smile in genuine amusement
…
Spider-man dressed in his red, blue, and white spider emblem suit stood with Anti-Venom, Black Cat, Scarlet Spider and Tarantula as they descended down a lift in Gotham.
"So, the Bat wants to take on Superman?" Scarlet Spider asked with his head tilting to the side, hands in his blue hoodie's pockets
"Yep" Spider-man nodded with confidence and determination in his voice
"The man who can shoot lasers from his eyes and destroy a city in one pass?" Tarantula questioned with a raised brow under his mask
"Uh-huh" Spider-man said feeling less confident now
"Superman, the guy who can take a nuke to the face and not even flinch?" Anti-Venom chuckled in grim amusement
"Yes…" Spider-man said with his shoulders slumping
"The guy who's a better match for Wonder Woman then you'll ever be?" Black Cat stated while she examined her claws
"…" Spider-man didn't respond to the last comment and looked to on the verge of lying in the corner in a fetal position
"Wow, Cat harsh" Scarlet said as he gave the woman a glare who responded a shrug
The lift finally reached the bottom and the New Yorkers saw that they were the last ones to arrive apparently. Before them stood seven individuals, Aquaman, Huntress, Batwoman, Captain Atom, Green Arrow, Black Canary and Black Lightning
"Sorry were late, but we had to stop for gas and Tarantula here didn't use the bathroom before we left" Spider-man said as he approached the group
"That's alright, Batman hasn't showed yet" Black Canary said before she smiled at him "Nice to see you back in something with more color Spidey"
"Thanks" Spider-man gave her a nod as he saw Aquaman looking at him "…I'm not apologizing just letting you know now"
"I didn't ask for one" Arthur responded neutrally, his face blank
"You were thinking it" Spider-man shot back
The ruler of Atlantis looked at him for a moment before he smirked "…Perhaps"
Suddenly Batman appeared "Thank you all for joining us"
The group of twelve approached the dark knight and gave the man a nod of acknowledgement
"I said I'd listen" Green Arrow gave the cowl wearing hero a scowl "I didn't agree to join anything yet"
Batman gestured for them to follow him further into the cave and towards a large table big enough to seat everyone. While they were approaching the table Peter got the strangest feeling they were being watched. He took a quick look around but didn't see anyone, but he knew they were there
'Hmm I wonder…' Peter thought as he sat down in between Captain Atom and Aquaman
Batman made his way to the head of the table and turned to address the group "You all know why you're here"
"Of course" Captain Atom nodded as he leaned forward "So, what's our plan of attack?"
And done.
So next chapter will be told through Wonder Woman's point of view as she contemplates her marriage with Peter and Justice League gain a shocking new ally. And don't worry about Venom, it'll be back soon enough