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Currently it was a cold, dark, and stormy night in the city of Gotham. This was not unusual as many didn't know why or how, but there was just something dark and mysterious about the city.
This wasn't surprising as some of the most powerful crime families called Gotham City their home and it certainly didn't help that a lot of the police officers of the Gotham Police Department, prosecutors of the D.A's office, and most of the most powerful members of City Hall were in their pockets.
Many of these people who were sworn to protect the citizens of Gotham cared more about lining their bank accounts with a lot of dirty money and looking the other way when the crime families did their..."business"
The citizens of Gotham were terrified to go out at night because of constant gang warfare between rival crime families and corrupt police officers who failed to stop the violence.
Not all of the police officers of the Gotham Police Department were corrupt but many of them were scared to go against their superiors who were in fact well known to be in bed with the crime families.
Unions and many small businesses in Gotham were also struggling thanks to always having to pay off protection money to criminal organizations like Rupert Thorne's crime family or the crime family controlled by the mysterious crime lord known only as Black Mask.
It seemed like Gotham was going to drown in its own cesspool of corruption until a something... or more specifically someone decided to put a stop to it.
Out of nowhere the crime families were being attacked left and right by a mysterious figure that their soldiers describe looking like a giant bat.
Illegal deliveries, heists, underground gambling clubs, drugs, any way the crime family made their money was being attacked left and right by this mysterious vigilante who although caused their henchmen serious bodily harm never once took a life.
Soon their warehouses and business fronts were being attacked as well and many of their more important documents were being taken by the man that they started calling...Batman.
The heads of the crime families were outraged and demanded Batman's head on a silver platter.
They even went so far as to put a bounty on Batman's head.
Many so-called professional hitmen and mercenaries tried to collect this bounty.. only to be found in a dark alley hours later completely beaten and tied up.
Batman didn't stop there as whoever he was he knew that the crime families were only part of the problem. Soon City Hall officials, members of the DA's office, and even high ranking police officers who were known to be in bed with a crime families for some reason started resigning one after another.
One City Hall official who was well know for being dirty resigned publicly with a black eye, his right arm in a sling,and bandages wrapped around his head. When asked about his injuries the official said that he fell down some stairs.
Although many of the reporters suspected that Batman "persuaded" the corrupt individual to resign and that is how he got his injuries.
Batman was not the only one helping cleaning up the city. After many of the corrupt officials and high ranking police officers were forced to retire honest and uncorruptible police officers like Detective James Gordon and Detective Harvey Bullock used the power vacuum to get rid of the rest of the high-ranking dirty police officers in the department with trusted allies and even managed to take down the corrupt commissioner in the process.
Little by little thanks to Batman and some unexpected allies it look like Gotham was going to be saved from its own cesspool of corruption and greed.
-=O=-
Currently in a underground cave converted into his secret lair for his vigilante activities was Batman sitting in a comfortable looking chair looking at some documents through a large computer screen.
Batman was wearing his usual which consisted of a full body black suit made of Kevlar and blade resistant material that allowed him to move with fluid motion. His arms we're covered in arm length gloves with high density plastic covering his knuckles to allow him to deliver even more powerful punches. His boots in similar material but instead of high-density plastic his boots were covered in high grade metal.
draped over his shoulders was a long black cape what look like it can withstand almost anything. Finally completing the look was a black cowl with pointy ears that looks similar to a bats hence the name.
"Master Wayne I brought you your midnight coffee."said a male voice as a man in a butler outfit descended what looked like was a set of stairs carved into the stone of the cave.
As soon as he heard this Batman removed his cowl to reveal and took a deep breath deep breath as the butler headed him his coffee.
While many who lived in Gotham did not believe Batman was real no one would ever believe who he really was under the mask.
No one would believe that Batman was in fact famous billionaire rich playboy Bruce Wayne. Bruce was known to be the richest man in Gotham and owning one of the few businesses not having to pay protection money to the crime family's.
Bruce pretended to be a rich playboy as it was all a ruse that way no one would ever suspect him of being the vigilante known as Batman.
"Thank you Alfred...I must say it's been hard cleaning up the city while going to a bunch of charity events and social dates that seem to end in disaster."said Bruce as he took a sip of his coffee.
"Yes but as you said you must keep up appearances that way no one would ever suspect that you are Batman."said Alfred as he placed the silver tray the coffee cup was on between his armpits.
"I can't believe it's been two years since I came back to Gotham after training abroad for almost ten years. I thought things will be different when until I came home to see that Gotham was under the choke hold of the crime families and soon as I got home I nearly threw up in disgust."said Bruce who hated criminals more than anyone else in Gotham.
For it was ain't no good criminal who took his parents away from him ten years ago when he murdered them in Crime Alley right before his very eyes.
"Yes and even though I've only been calling Gotham my home for only a few years now I too was disgusted by all the corruption and greed by the so-called peoples that were meant to protect this city."said Alfred who shared similar distaste for the criminals terrorizing the city.
After all despite working for them Bruce's parents Thomas and Martha Wayne were Alfred's friends.
"Thanks to Batman most of the crime families are now out of business with only two still holding significant power over the city."said Bruce as he pulled up a mugshot and what looked like a surveillance photo onto the computer screen.
"Ah yes the Thorne and Black Mask's crime families. Even though you have struck a significant blow to their operations they have still alluded justice."said Alfred who was familiar with the two criminal bosses on the screen.
"Thorne has gone underground but he's still running his business with an iron fist and I still haven't discovered who Black Mask is as he's doing a very good job alluding my investigations."said Bruce who pulled up what looked to be important documents.
"These are bank accounts?"said Alfred who wondered why these were so significant.
"More specifically their wire transfers to businesses in Toronto Canada. After managing the peel all the shell companies and fake names I have discovered that these businesses in Toronto are directly controlled by Thorne, while the others are controlled by a known business run by Black Mask."
"Don't most criminals hide their secret money in the Cayman Islands or in overseas accounts in non extradition countries?"wondered Alfred has he wondered why the two crime bosses were moving money to Toronto.
"The FBI has been doing recent crackdowns in the Cayman Islands and those countries so it's actually quite ingenious to hide money in an unsuspecting City like Toronto as I don't think anyone would think to look there."said Bruce who was actually sort of impressed.
"So what is your theory Master Bruce?"asked Alfred as he wondered what his employer was getting at.
"I suspect Thorne is hiding out in Toronto until the heat dies down and I suspect Black Mask knows this and plans to take him out in Toronto."said Bruce with dread as Alfred gasps.
"My goodness those poor people in Toronto! Black Mask is known to be the most ruthless of the crime family bosses and he's not afraid to get civilians caught in the crossfire if it means taking out one of his rivals or his rival's soldiers!"said Alfred who remembered reading many news stories about the violence Black Mask's crime family caused in the local paper.
"Exactly! If I don't do something two of the most powerful and dangerous crime families will start a vicious gang war in Toronto and many innocent civilians could be caught in the crossfire."said Bruce who knew all too well how ruthless Black Mask is.
He also knew if Thorne was cornered he won't be afraid to use any level of violence to ensure his own self-preservation.
"Master Bruce are you sure this is a wise idea?! I know I have tried convincing you to give this up every now and again ever since you put on that mask but this is certainly dangerous. Thorne and Black Mask have been cornered and they're more dangerous than ever like the animals they are! I wish you would focus on finding the right girl and starting a family of your own."said Alfred who once again tried to discourage Bruce from returning to his vigilante activities.
"I know I make you worry every night Alfred but I have to do this as I don't want anyone else to suffer the same pain I did when I lost my parents. As for finding someone I've already burned many bridges on my various dates and even if I do meet someone I care about I don't know if I want to put them In harm's way whether directly or indirectly."said Bruce who wasn't against the idea of meeting someone special as he has fallen in love several times throughout his travels.
But he doesn't want anyone to suffer if one day he doesn't come home... especially if it's someone he loves.
"I know Master Bruce. But how will you find Thorne or Black Mask as they have alluded you so far and since they are in Toronto there'll be more hidden than ever?"wondered Alfred who wanted to know what Bruce was planning.
"I know so I will need to set up a base in Toronto and a front that way no one questions why Bruce Wayne is in Toronto."
"Sir?"inquired Alfred as he was confused.
"I plan to expand Wayne Enterprises into Toronto as a front while I look for Thorne and Black Mask that way no one will ask any questions and assume I'm just on a business trip."clarified Bruce.
"I see very ingenious then so where do you plan to put this business expansion?"asked Alfred as a picture of a mall appeared on the screen.
"A Mall?"
"The Galleria Mall to be more specific. It's the only place with unavailable space in Toronto at this moment and it's the perfect place to operate out of as no one would suspect Batman to be operating in a mall full of people."said Bruce as he began to change out of his Batman outfit.
"I see hiding in plain sight, I see your sensei in Japan taught you well."said Alfred who truly was impressed.
"I have already discussed this with Lucius and he agrees that it's ingenious. I will arrive in Toronto tonight and I will start hiring in the morning as I need employees working at that place in the mall if I want to keep up appearances."said Bruce as he was putting on an expensive-looking suit.
"Be careful Master Bruce as Rupert Thorne and Black Mask are more dangerous than ever now that they're cornered. Who knows what kind of help they will hire in order to protect themselves from Batman."said Alfred as he was honestly worried for Bruce who he loved like a son.
"I know Alfred but I need to do this as I'm partly responsible for releasing those criminals onto the streets of Toronto. If I don't go before they turn Toronto into a war zone I don't think I will be able to live with the guilt."said Batman has he was looking himself over in a mirror adjusting his tie.
"I understand master Bruce just be careful and make sure those criminals are brought to justice before they can cause too much damage. And perhaps find yourself someone nice up there?"said Alfred at spruce rolled his eyes as he made his way out of the batcave.
"Don't worry Albert I already taken the first steps as I've already purchased a space at the Galleria Mall and Lucius has already converted it for my needs."
Once back in Wayne Mansion Bruce began packing his stuff including gadgets he would need for his trip and packed them into his sports car which was secretly converted into a deceptively looking military vehicle as the so-called sports car was made of military grade material.
After placing everything he need into the trunk and backseat Bruce looked at his bank account one last time making sure he would have enough funds for his operation.
Satisfied that he had everything he needed Bruce drove the car away from Wayne mansion and made his way to the airport where his private jet was already waiting for him.
One on his private jet and after doing all the necessary clearance it took off and began making its way to Toronto.
'Hopefully I can capture Rupert Thorne and finally find out who Black Mask is and bring them both to justice.' thought Bruce as the jet disappeared into the night sky.
Hey guys PrimusPilus here to his two cents.
Just let me clarify something in case you're confused.
This stories based around the time when Batman first started his vigilante activity by first taking down the crime bosses of Gotham.
The reason I decided to do this crossover is because 6teen was and still is one of my favorite shows of all time as I loved it's storyline and characters.
I've recently been rewatching it on YouTube channel known as Retro Rerun and I highly recommend you check them out as there some good stuff there.
Now I'm still a newbie when it comes to Batman story so I will make some mistakes here and there but bear with me and I hope you enjoy this story.
Next chapter the teens of the Galleria Mall will be learning of the new shop in the mall while living out their teen drama. How will things turn out?
Well if you're interested read the story as it goes along and I hope to see you all next time as this is PrimusPilus signing out.