Teen Titans (2011) : Birth Control.
Act 01, chapter 01: old school kind of trouble.
Gotham's city docks, 11:45 am.
' another new year, another new disaster in the city of gargoyles and ghouls, this time an alarming rate of citizens disappearing followed by an increase in organ trafficking…..'
Before my thoughts could be finished the newest member of our jolly family, Damian Wayne, interrupted with all of his charm and finesse.
" remind me Drake….. what business have you got with me?"
At this I smirked to myself as I answered bluntly.
" you're unproven, so I'm here to make sure you won't tempt yourself to leave body counts in your wake."
At this Damian, the newest Robin shoots me an irritated glare.
" I tolerate you….. however that may change."
At this point I just sigh as I try to make small talk in order to distract him from the hilt of his Katana.
"yeah about that…. why is that?"
At this I notice him relaxing his arms as we patrol the docks as he answers as follows.
" believe it or not it's the simple fact that you lack any distinct persona, unlike the unavoidable irritation that is Night-wing or that brainless oath that his Red Hood."
At this I roll my eyes as I sarcastically answer.
"gee….. tell me how you really feel why don't you."
With that said Robin stopped in his tracks as he exclaimed.
" keep your mouth shut and listen."
Doing just that I began listening as I caught a muted noise all around the docks as I asked.
" I hear it but….."
Before I could ask Robin interrupted me.
" it's coming from the vicinity of the containers, try and keep up will you!?"
At this a small smirk formed on my face as I activated a gadget on my costume, retractable metal sheets shaped like feathers connected to a small jet pack as Robin for once stood speechless, well for about 2 seconds anyway.
" you can fly…..?"
At this I answered him innocently yet with a tinge of playfulness.
" sure I can, don't all robins could fly?"
At that Robin scoffed before proceeding to order me around.
" while you are up there make yourself useful and scout for any enemy combatants near by."
At this I saluted him as I flew ahead and I know what you're thinking.
' how can you let yourself be pushed around by a snot nosed brat?, to which I'll answer, hey he's the boss's son, plus I sought the boss out so I have no reason to complain'
With that said and done I spotted a few well dressed criminals hanging around with some wolfrats around the middle of the containers near a docking cargo ship as I contacted Robin.
" Red Robin to Robin, we're not alone….. do me a favor and refrain from beheading them?"
At this Robin answered me as follows.
" no promises"
At this I sighed to myself as I noted.
" honestly…. I don't know half the time if he's joking or not…."
It took no longer than a minute to catch up with Robin as the latest sidekick to Batman was moping the floor with the criminals hanging around the container as I swooped down convincing the wharf rats either to stay put or cut their loses as Batman junior had retracted the Katana back to its sheef as he made no attempt to make polite conversation.
" talk or else you'll face the pain those did."
As I suspected, no one did, most of them were either confused or terrified as it seemed necessary for me to step in.
" Robin leave the talking to me, check if the guys you beat still have a pulse… if you please."
At that Robin reluctantly agreed as one of the warfrats adressed me.
" what do you want to know…..?"
At this I gave an acknowledgement.
" simple, I want to know where this shipment is headed and who's your paymaster?"
Judging by the puzzled look on the guy's face I could tell he had no idea so it was time to set the people being trafficked free with a solid plan in mind.
" okay everyone still conscious, set whoever's in that cargo free."
With this I got the usual response.
" why should we?…. you're not Batman…"
With this I explained as follows.
" listen up, no one here is walking away scott free….. so you cooperate and the D.A will probably go easy on you."
As that did the trick Robin returned.
" you do realize we could have broken those locks in a manner of minutes correct?"
At this I decided to answer his question with another.
" you do realize that the people trapped in those cargo hauls probably couldn't spare a few minutes?"
Speaking of…
Before I could ask the question the new Robin gave his answer.
" none of them have died, the worst I did wzas induced shock and a few broken bones."
At that I gave a sigh of both relief and disappointment as I refocused my efforts on comforting the people being trapped as I was in for for a rude awakening, you see all of the people on board the hauls were teenage girls, probably no older than I was, strippedbare of all clothes shivering in fright and cold.
" Robin contact Batman….. now…"
At this Robin was about to give me lip but as soon as he saw what I've seen he changed his tune as he contacted his father while I did the next logical thing, search for something to keep the warm until the police and paramedics arrived. As about 10 to 15 minutes passed emergency response as well as Batman arrived as the hero/vigilante walked pass by me to tend to some of the victims as he finally spoke.
" Red Robin take to the air and do a sweep of the area, Robin on my six."
Without skipping a beat I took off to the skies as I made a pass around the docks at least 3 times before I was about to report back, however out of nowhere a forklift has been flung my way forcing me down to the ground as I landed roughly with my body being saved from major bodily harm thanks to my suit as my ears began to ring with an all too familiar figure coming in on my 12, a man that to many was infamous for unleashing Arkham Asylum on Gotham city and breaking Batman's back, Bane. A thousand thoughts ran through my brain as I began trying to pick myself up.
" do you mind if I catch my breath before we do this?"
At this Bane's black and white mask shifted into a slight grin.
" of course niño I am no barbarian after all."
At this moment I caught my breath as I braced for a fight to remember as I answered.
" if I'm completely honest I wouldn't call you a barbarian, you're more like a brute to me."
At this Bane spared no moment as he began charging at me as I tried dodging his attacks looking to exploit his most glaring weakness, the tube feeding him the cause of his brute strength, the chemical simply known as Venom.
' got to time it just right…'
As I was about to make my move bane interrupted.
" you're probably thinking 'how can I disconnect the tubes?', well you can't, they're more resistant since the last time the bat fought me."
At this I did what could be done in the moment, got up close and personal as I landed a few hits to piss him off before luring him into a more controlled environment as I began pondering my options as the brute followed me away from Batman and the rest. As I ran across the shipyard while Bane powered through half the docks I noticed something, everytime he needed a power boost he turned on a dial either close to his arm or chest as a plan formulated in my head.
" don't tell me you're getting tired….. guess you're not much of a challenge after all…."
With that bane acted more and more like a rampaging bull as I noted to myself.
' phase 1 complete… now for phase 2…..'
A vacant cargo ship, cargo haul, a few moments later.
As I went deeper into the cargo ship I made sure to lead Bane into the most tight of corridors I could find as Bane in a roid rage exclaimed.
" no escape….. little bird…."
At this I could only smirk as I gave the following answer.
" I'm not planning to."
With that said and done I charged at the hulking behemoth as I quickly found the dial near his arm as I turned it to the maximized setting as the Venom violently started to pump into Bane's veins. As his mass grew larger and larger eventually it started affecting his brain as madness began to set as he ran past me outside as eventually he ripped the tube feeding him the poison himself as he deflated back into his original form, collapsing on the upper deck.
" Batman, contact Gordon… tell him I've got Bane in custody."
At this Batman's only response to my transmission was.
" stay there."
To be honest, I didn't have to be in the moment anyway. As Batman and Gordon's men arrived to the cargo ship I made sure Bane couldn't escape as the big man himself asked.
" did he tell you anything useful?"
At this I answered as follows.
" no, didn't peg him as the type for a polite conversation or tea and biscuits….. sir"
At this Batman remained stoic as ever as he asked me.
" any broken bones?"
At that I answered a simple 'no' while he gave an approving nod as he secured Bane further until he was transported by the GCPD as Robin himself graced us with his presence.
" your timing is impeccable as always."
At this Robin just shot daggers at me before Batman ordered us to return to the Bat cave. On the ride back home all I could think about were those girls, and no, not for the reason you think, I maybe a teenage boy but I've got my standards, anyway I couldn't help but wonder how many of them survived as Batman cleared his throat.
" focus Tim, I know why you worry but undue stress won't help anyone."
At this Robin smirked from the from the back seat of the Batmobile as Batman didn't miss a beat.
" you still need to practice self control"
At that Robin's smirk turned into his famous, or rather infamous scowl as we entered the tunnel systems underneath Wayne manor as we reached the Bat cave.
" I trust you had a pleasant and productive evening gentlemen?"
As I got out of the Batmobile I answered Alfred as politely as I could.
" productive?, yes… pleasant?, jury's still out on that one."
The best thing with Alfred is that he won't pry into great details unless you gave him a hint to do so as he asked.
" well, anything else for you sirs?"
At this I nodded politely replying.
" thanks but no thanks I'm retiring to my room to investigate further and catch up on some homework I might've missed."
At this I started walking towards the stairs towards the manor as Robin bluntly asked.
" and what's stopping you from investigating within the confines of the Bat cave?"
At this I couldn't help but smirk to myself as I answered, still heading towards the exit.
" well your over inflated ego to start with."
At that I caught Alfred stifling a laugh as Robin found a quiet place to train himself as Batman, ever the workaholic, threw himself into the investigation on his end.
Wayne manor, Tim Drake's quarter, an hour later.
Luckily for me there wasn't much homework that I missed as I logged on to my laptop as I tried to continue investigating, however after a while of getting absolutely nowhere I was seriously considering returning back to the Bat cave as Damian came entering the room.
" ever heard of knocking?"
At this Damian answered with a deadpan expression.
"ever thought about the notion that I'm the master of the house?"
Rolling my eyes I closed my laptop as I walked outside towards the Bat cave once more as Damian quietly followed suit, too quietly if you'd ask me.
" okay…. out with it, what are you up to?"
At this Robin answered coldly.
" keep going you are wasting valuable time"
At this I rolled my eyes as I thought to myself.
' you're wasting valuable time… you should invest some valuable time developing that bed side manner of yours you little son of a…..'
Before I could finish that thought I heard the doorbells from the main entrance. A little too excited to give Damian the slip I rushed to the door opening it to discover a beautiful blond with piercing blue eyes wearing a trench coat, this blond beauty was none other than Stephanie Brown, an acquaintance of the Bat family and an established vigilante in her own right going by the name of Spoiler.
" hey, where's that tall and handsome one?"
At this I playfully answered.
" you'll have to be more specific… I'm tall and handsome in my own right."
At this Steph quirked her right eyebrow as a smirk formed on her face as she got close to my ear as she whispered.
" only by an inch…"
At this time I tried to recompose myself as Damian caught on.
" if you are done with your seduction game Ms. Brown we have pressing matters to tend to."
To her credit she really didn't let anyone get under her skin as she ruffled Damian's hair asking him.
" nice seeing you too… how's Gotham's favorite brat?"
At that I noticed that Damian got really annoyed and flustered as he muttered to himself the following.
" I am no brat you bimbo….."
As he left Steph shot him a dirty look as I knew what she was about to ask as I replied with a sigh.
" trust me it's a long story with him, now let's catch up before he'll burn his already short fuse."
At this we began to follow as we heard Damian from across the grand halls.
" I heard that…"
At this I laughed it off by asking.
" oh yeah?!, and what do you want?….. a medal?"
At this both Steph and me began to laugh as we approached the entrance to the Bat cave. As we entered the Bat cave Batman wasted no time in briefing us on what he found so far, mainly that the teenage girls found in the container earlier were from around the country with the majority being from a relatively new establishment going by the name Gotham academy, in about mid brief Steph whispered in my ear.
" so you were surrounded by naked girls earlier….. should I be jealous?"
At this I almost chocked as I whispered back.
" don't be silly….. you know you're the apple in my eye…."
At this Steph began to stifle a giggle as I wasn't sure on how to take it as Batman spoke up in his usual monotone voice.
" Red Robin, Spoiler….. thanks for volunteering."
With that Batman left on his usual patrol of Gotham which was lucky for the both of us as we were completely stunned, a fact that didn't escape Robin.
" you are probably wondering what you volunteered for."
At this I scratched my neck awkwardly while Steph simply answered.
" well honestly I'm wondering how far do you have to lift the chair before reaching the keyboard on the Bat computer, let alone seeing the screen"
At this I almost cracked up as Damian began to glare and shoot daggers before pretending to ignore her comment.
"now pay attention you two, you are going to transfer to Gotham academy working undercover and reporting back to Batman as you uncover how those girls were transported and who's responsible for that"
At this the only thing I could think about was.
' sounds simple enough… too simple'
At this I asked instinctively.
" what's the catch?"
At this Robin responded immediately with.
" you are completely on your own, no help from me or the others."
At that I nodded my head replying.
" you're not there for backup?!….. so what else is new?"
At this Robin scowled as he noted.
" you know you are rubbing off on him are you not?"
At this Steph smirked.
" you know you're too young to talk about this sort of stuff aren't you?"
At this Robin's face began to redden like a tomato as he diverted his attention to the Bat computer as Steph left citing she had some prep to do before the mission officially starts as she passed Alfred, giving him a warm smile.
" keep up the good work and don't let that little imp get under your skin"
At this Alfred gave a wry smirk.
" thank you dear and please don't worry I'm far too old to care at this point."
With Steoh leaving the cave I drew my attention to Damian as he asked.
" is there a reason you are breathing down my neck?"
At this I answered nonchalantly.
" making sure to memorize my new background, and also keeping your ego in check"
At this Damian answered.
" trust me Drake there is nothing to keep in check"
At that I whispered to myself.
" that what worries me
At this Robin remarked.
" I heard that"
As Damian/Robin continued working on his monitors I left on patrol by myself before packing a small backpack… better make it a large backpack as I returned to my room.
"let's see… did I get everything?….."
As the days wore by I kept occupying myself with stopping criminals until I heard back from Batman that it was my time to 'transfer' into Gotham academy with Steph being 'transferred' a week before me, no doubt to Robin's machinations. It was the early morning of september as I walked towards the main building as fog began to descend. As I approached closer and closer to the building I stop to admire the gothic aesthetics the place gave off as suddenly.
" believe me there's nothing to be impressed about…."
At this I answered nonchalantly.
" thanks… and you are?"
The voice from behind me came into view as I know witnessed a lanky boy about my age at about 5'9 sporting a messy pirm and a pronounced nose.
" right…. sorry about that, Brian Graham Kohen and you?"
At this I gave a friendly smile replying.
" Tim Drake….. the new guy around here."
At this the teen just asked.
" I'm guessing you'll want a tour of this glorified prison then?"
At this I politely replied.
" only if you have the time."
At this Brian gave me a wry smile.
" oh time I have plenty… it's the energy that I find lacking, though I rather have this over crucifiction."
At that I stifled a laugh as I asked while beginning the tour around the school.
" you're getting teased about the name quite a lot aren't you?"
At that I witnessed a cocky smile forming on his face.
" oh no….. I tease myself, it's the surefire way not to let the jerks around me any ammo to use against me."
With that said the tour continued as I started humming Always look on the bright side of life with Brian joining in as we did a walk around the school as he led me to the headmaster's office.
" headmaster Hammerhead…."
At this Brian gave a knowing grin as he said.
" don't worry you'll get used to it… now get in there and feel free to ask him for the rest, in the meantime I've got better things to do."
Picking on his tone I asked.
" oh yeah like what?"
At this Brian stifled a laugh as he answered.
" like figuring what they actually are"
At that I shook my head in amusement as I knocked on the door.
" you may enter Mr. Drake I've been expecting you."
Entering the room I noticed it was quite big and spacious as I noted it was furnished as though I was walking in Sherlock Holmes study with a variety of books shelved neatly while others where piled up on the headmaster's desk, to offset the library look I also noted he had an impressive collection of swords and as I met face to face with the man himself I immediately could noticed that he gave off an aura of mystery as he looked like either Christopher Lee or Basil Rathbone.
" good morning sir."
At this he slightly nodded as he got right to the point.
" now young sir, what made you want to join the Gotham academy?"
At this I gave a small but polite smile as I answered.
" my legal guardian and sometimes employer Mr. Wayne spoke highly of this place, so naturally….."
At this headmaster Hammerhead politely stopped me.
" let me venture to guess that you want to accomplish what he didn't do?, that is graduate this academy?"
Now with that I was impressed, though I wasn't expecting anything else from a man who collected swords to be sharp himself so I replied with.
" exactly… though I have to ask, it appears that you're trying to read and size me up sir….. may I ask why?"
At this headmaster Hammerhead replied with the following.
" have you followed the news recently?"
At this I stopped in my tracks nodding slowly, making sure I didn't reveal too much.
" enough not to be oblivious sir."
At this the headmaster gave a nod of his own as he continued the conversation.
" I have to step on the side of caution…. this academy has a history of misfortune behind it and I would like not to add a chapter to it."
At this I nodded with full understanding as I concluded the conversation with.
" very well sir, now may I have a school schedule?, I'm probably late to class as it is and I still need to catch up, being the new transfer student and all."
At this headmaster Hammerhead flashed me a pleasant smile as he gave me exactly what I needed.
"now if there's nothing else then off you go then."
With that said and done I left the headmaster's office as I went about checking the schedule I just received with the first period being English with one Mister Scarlet.
' now why that sounded slightly familiar…..'
With that thought out of my head I made it just in time with Brian saving me a seat next to him.
" you don't know how lucky you are."
Laughing I responded with.
" you don't know the half of it."
At this point the teacher came in with an air of arrogance to him, not helping the fact that he looked and acted like a Riddler lookalike.
" for once I'm surprised to see no one has came in tardy, speaking of we have a new face among us, Mr. Drake intriduce yourself quickly and efficiently."
At this I stood up as I approached the front of the class, taking a deep breath.
" hi I'm Tim Drake and for now I hope to survive this lesson."
At this the entire class erupted into snickers and laughter as Scarlet tried to get everyone in order as he addressed me.
" take you seat."
With that I did just that as Brian commented.
" not bad for the new guy."
At this I answered quietly.
" thanks but what do you mean?"
At this Brian was kind enough to clarify.
" well… you've done the impossible, you've managed to make ol' Scarlet over there acknowledge someone else other than himself."
At this point I nodded as I thought to myself.
'great…. like I haven't encountered enough of those types already…'
With that said and done the afternoon rolled by quickly as Brian showed me the rest of the school as we now came across the girls dorm.
" what can you tell me about this place?"
Brian took a quick look at the building as he said.
" well… if you just so happens you pop in for a visit, you'd seriously should consider protection."
At this I winked saying.
" so sword, shield and a suit or armor, got you…"
At this Brian rolled his eyes as he said.
" you're gonna fit here just great."
At this I just shrugged as I continued.
" well I kinda pride myself on fitting in everywhere."
With that both of us started to laugh not knowing that an imposing figure came from behind us, speaking in an unmistakable German accent.
" and what are you doing here?"
At this Brian answered as followed.
" just talking nurse Bruno."
At this I've taken note of her overdeveloped appearance as I thought to myself.
' nurse!?….. more like security guard…..'
At this Bruno cleared her throat as she clarified.
" to you it's fraulein or doctor understood!?."
At this she gave me a piercing look as I quickly spoke.
" if you'll excuse me, I have somewhere I need to be right now."
With that I walked towards the front gates as I turned to Brian saying.
"see you tomorrow."
With that Brian gave me a nod as he continued on his way with this Bruno character heading towards the girl's dorm as I spot Alfred's limo from across the street as I greeted him.
" great timing as always, I'm guessing Bruce is in his office?"
At this Alfred answered me as he always does.
"observant as always master Drake."
At this I rolled my eyes playfully as I asked.
" will there ever be a moment when you'll just refer to me as Tim?"
At this Alfred answered dryly.
"highly unlikely."
As we began driving through the grimy streets of Gotham while I slipped into my Robin uniform Alfred began a friendly chit chat.
" so young sir, how was school today?"
At this I answered as follows as I placed the last piece of the uniform on my head.
" well… there's nothing much to say, made a friend or two, met some of the staff, and nearly had a mild heart attack courtesy of the school's nurse….. I mean doctor."
At this Alfred continued the conversation as follows.
" oh really?….. and what makes you say that?"
At this I answered the following.
" well let's just say that she's unmistakably imposing and German."
Wayne manor, the Bat cave, 30 minutes later.
As we reached the Bat cave Bruce was already waiting as he was monitoring security feeds in Arkham Asylum as I asked.
" what's the emergency?"
At this Batman answered.
" I got a tip that a breakout was taking place in Arkham and I'll need a set of eyes and ears while I investigate."
At this I leaped at the computer as I answered.
" go I got you covered from over here."
At this Batman nodded as he left before saying.
" it's a school night."
At this I sighed answering with as much respect as I could muster.
" I'm well aware of that sir, and no worries I'll turn in as soon as we clear this incident."
With that I turned around to notice Batman had already vanished while I reminded myself.
" oh yeah….. forgot about this habit."
With that I went to work right away as I provided tech support through out the night as everything went fairly smooth with Batman patching me up through the lenses of his cowl and the security feeds in Arkham as he dispatched most of his rouges gallery with little resistance as I got a small chance to take a break as I looked around the cave as Alfred came in.
" say where's the little prince?"
At this Alfred responded .
" master Damian is on a mission of his own, thankfully…"
Speaking of the devil, Robin returned.
" correction, has been….. now keep your eyes on the monitors Drake."
At this Damian passed by me as though I didn't exist or that I didn't matter to him as I kept doing my best to provide cover for Batman as I noticed a suspicious van coming in from the city towards Arkham asylum with it's front windshield and windows tinted.
" Robin take over."
Robin, not looking pleased, was about to mouth off as I stopped him.
" I have to go out, I fear Batman's in trouble….. so please trust me."
As I leaped from the chair towards my trusted R cycle Damian interrupted.
" take the Bat wing it is faster."
At this I thanked him.
" you know, you're not as bad as you let on."
At this Damian/Robin scoffed.
" just get going already."
With that I made my way to the Bat wing as I flew towards Arkham asylum.
Arkham asylum, 5 minutes later.
As the Bat wing flew over Gotham I managed to arrive early before the van as I glided from the jet before it flew back home as I entered the mad house searching for Batman. As I passed hallway after hallway I noticed a plaque above a few entrances as it read the same.
' you don't have to be crazy to work here but it helps'
With that in mind I thought to myself.
' gee….. that's the understatement of the year…..'
Eventually I found Batman as he threw the last of the escapees across the room as he stared at me intently.
" aren't you violating your orders?"
At this I shrugged as I answered honestly.
"you can court marshall me later, I just know that an unknown entity is heading over here and it's properly a good idea for you to have backup."
At this Batman replied as follows.
" correction they're already here so stay sharp and on your toes"
As I psyched myself for battle I had a few choice guesses as to who it could be coming into the room with the top choice being Bane or some of his associates but I couldn't be dead wrong, instead a group of men walked into the room wearing custom hospital garbs that gave the impression they came out of a black and white horror movie with the colors inverted with white gloves and goggles over black with rubber masks obscuring their faces.
" batman….. tell me you encountered them before…."
At this Batman answered.
" sorry Red Robin I can't…"
With that one thought crossed my mind.
' okay… now who'll make the first move?…..'
Sooner than I'll realise I already got the answer. As the men surrounded us they pulled state of the art machine guns as they began firing at us as Batman and me threw smoke bombs at their general direction as I closed the distance between the group that attacked me as I noted.
" really guys?!, at least draw machine guns from War World 2"
With that I knocked out a few of them with well placed punches and kicks until one of them tried to knick me with a surgical tool aimed at my jugular, at this point however I managed to block it and disarm the goon as I asked.
" learn anything so far Batman?"
At this my mentor and employer answered with.
" not yet….. they don't stay down that easily"
With that a strange thought came into my mind as I noticed something strange about their movement, it looked natural but at the same time not. With that in mind I kept fending the assailants off until I managed to snag one of their masks revealing that underneath they were seemingly teenagers maybe a year older than me, but that wasn't the disturbing part of all, they were rotting carcasses being moved around by robotic limbs as I tried desperately to keep it together until it hit me.
" Batman….. don't hold back on them….. their already dead….."
With that Batman acknowledged.
" message recieved and understood."
With that Batman tagged them with one of his latest in an arsenal of gadgets, an explosive gel dispenser as we both managed to gain some distance before he engaged the detonation button.
" think we'll be able to collect samples for analysis?"
At this Batman answered as follows.
" that's the plan, now let's proceed with caution."
As we returned back inside we were greeted by multiple deactivated androids as Batman made the first move to collect a sample as a thought had occured to me.
" I'll think it would be wise for me to check outside that the coast is clear because if there are robots….."
At this point Batman finished the sentence.
" there will be someone outside operating them."
With that I hurried throught the madhouse outside to find one last stranger next to the suspicious vehicle I spotted next to a transport truck. Unlike the soldiers this one had muscles on him and judging by his body language it was human.
" who are you and what do you want?"
With that the figure answered with a synthesized voice.
' you'll find out once I see it fit to tell you.'
At this I tried baiting him, hoping to learn something more out from him, other than the fact that his fashion style came from classic horror movies.
" what?, no monologuing?, no declarations of imminent victory?"
At this the figure replied with the following before leaving the premises.
' I am no mastermind, I'm a mere profitier from recent events.'
As the figure left I stealthily placed a tracker on the transport truck as Batman came out of Arkham asylum in a stalcking manner as he said stoicly.
" good job, now go home…. it's school night."
At this I shrugged my shoulder as I took one last look at the asylum as Batman answered before I could even ask.
" I already contacte Gordon and his men, they'll be here shortly to secure the area."
At this without thinking I joked.
" you've got an answer for everything don't you?"
At this he gave me one of those rare moments where he would allow himself a small and cheeky smirk as I already summoned the Bat-wing to take me back, on the way there I happened to smell a fowl odor coming from my suit as I mentally noted.
' first order of business, take a bath and burn my suit down.'
End of chapter 01
Chapter 02: the odd man out coming in two weeks