Batman: Gotham Fall.
Chapter 1-Evil has a new face.
Another dark night in Gotham as batman swings out on his normal patrols, attempting to protect the citizens as he can. He is the night, the bat, the Dark Knight, the protector and savior of the city many times over. But, what he doesn't realize is tonight, he is being watched.
A lone and masked figure sits in his apartment, observing Batman's movements on a closed circuit TV. He studies the Bat, his moves, how he uses his cape as an extension rather than a hindrance. He is fascinated by this creature to say the least.
"Can it be done?" A voice comes through on a speakerphone.
"Most defiantly Mr.-"
"No names, we are not secure on this line."
"Very well, might I refer to you as Boss then?"
"That will do for the moment."
"He is good, possibly the best I have ever seen, but he is not perfect."
"What are you saying." The voice on the phone inquired.
"Well, Boss, I have found a chink in his armor, so to speak, one I am sure no one ever thought of before, not even Bane."
"And might I get an idea of what this chink might be?"
"In good time-BOSS."
"What will you need?"
"I need the best mercenary money can buy."
"For what purpose?"
"I need to push him, almost to the limit, I have to see how far he can go, and HE is the only one I know of who can tell me. If anything they are the same."
"Fine, but this is costing me a lot of money."
"Quality usually does-Boss."
"So what shall I call you for the time being?"
"Heh-How about-EVIL."
"Colorful while simple, a slight flair of the dramatic though."
"As if a man dressed as a bat isn't"
"Very well, Evil, now the Riddler told me in order to get what I want, I must take down the Batman."
"As you had previously mentioned."
"I still don't know what that maniac means, nor do I care. The fact he just-said it-rather than with some inane riddle has me worried. Plus the connection to Batman and my desires still eludes my thoughts."
"Perhaps that is the riddle, what about Batman helps you gain your goal?"
"SIGH-I should have known it would be something like that. Even still is HE all you need?"
"Actually I won't be needing him for some time yet. I do have some other, shall we say, companions who need compensation first."
"And they are?"
"Well the thugs who tested him last night do need to be bailed out of jail still. Add to that my two new friends."
"Who are they?"
"Killer Croc and Clayface."
"WHAT!-You didn't-!"
"Be calm Mr.-err-Boss, they have no idea of your involvement, only I do. But they do require money to perform the task I am presenting."
"Very well, anything else?"
"HIM!"
"Alright and Deathstroke too."
"But Save Deathstroke for a bit, I want to play first-HA-HA."
"If you were insane, I would think you were the Joker under that mask."
"Sorry to disappoint-Boss, but I only know of him in passing, I doubt his insane mind even remembers the moment."
"Whatever, when can I expect this to be done?"
"A month, maybe less if Batman's resourcefulness is less than I have heard."
"Believe me, Evil, I would venture to guess it has been underrated at best."
"I will take the word of a man with first hand knowledge then."
"The money will be wired to the account first thing in the morning, but you might want me to contact Deathstroke."
"Why, Boss."
"Cause he hates your guts."
"But, I have never met the man."
"Feel fortunate, you are a new player in Batman's game, he doesn't know you."
"No one does, least of all you."
"So I am learning.
