Here we go with chapter eight and I'm glad that everyone liked the last chapter. Yeah, Cad Bane is gone, but if I'm bringing in Bane then I need to get rid of Cad so there is one Bane in this story. Otherwise it will be confusing. Also I think we can all agree the man that broke the Batman's back is better than Cad Bane.

Anyways, in case you didn't notice this story will be a little like Arkham Origins. For those that haven't played it, don't worry this won't be too much like it. It will a little, but only what I can use for this story. Also, yeah no Electrocutioner in this story, because well honestly who sees him surviving in this universe.

So, without any further ado let us get started with this chapter with the disclaimer first. I don't own anything from the DC or Star Wars universe just my OCs. Enjoy the third chapter everyone and I hope you like it. Also: Bold- means thoughts & Italic- will mean what an alien is saying in their native language.

Chapter VIII

Coruscant

Obi Wan walks towards the infirmary where Anakin is at, resting from his injuries. He arrived to the apartment of Senator Amidala where everyone except for Skywalker were okay. Anakin suffered some bruises, two broken ribs, and some cuts during his fight against Killer Croc. Despite him claiming he is all right, he was send to the Jedi temple to be healed from his injuries.

Meanwhile Obi Wan spoke to Padme and her friends to find out what happened. She explained to him everything about what happened.

From Cad Bane causing the explosion, the creature that he was working with attacking Anakin, Abigail's bodyguard saving them from Cad Bane, and the Batman arriving to fight against Killer Croc. Obi Wan was surprised to hear that the Batman actually showed up and Padme was able to describe how he looks like.

She gave a description of how the masked vigilante looks like and how he disappeared before Anakin could arrest him. Obi Wan passed the information off to the Council who had an idea of what the Batman looks like, but have no idea how to find him.

Once he finished speaking to Padme, she left with her friends and her brother who arrived to check on them. They all left together so the senator can get some rest.

After they left, Obi Wan was given the report of the casualties. How all the guards, including unarmed civilians were killed by the creature, Killer Croc and they found Cad Bane's body nearby.

He wasn't happy to hear that Anakin killed him before they could get anything out of him. Still, he hopes once the creature recovers he might have something useful for them.

He walks into the infirmary where he sees Anakin has awoken and is in bed resting. "Hello Anakin, how are you feeling?"

"Sore," Anakin replied, but wasn't in much pain as he was in before. "Is Padme okay?"

Obi Wan nods in response. "She is fine and so are her friends," he walks over and sits down near the bed. "Bane is dead and his associate is locked up."

"And the Batman?" Anakin asked wondering if they found him.

"There was no sign of him," Obi Wan replied. "Although you should thank him next time you two meet. From what Senator Amidala told us, if she hadn't arrived things could have gone bad."

"I had it all under control," Anakin replied feeling upset that he couldn't protect his wife. "Abigail's bodyguard kept me from arresting him. If she hadn't gotten in the way he would be in custody."

"From what they told me they all insisted that you let him go," Obi Wan recalls his talk with Padme and how she told him they wanted to let the Batman go for helping them, except Anakin.

"It also appears he wasn't there to harm anyone, but to help stop Bane and his associate, which reminds me. The Council asked me to speak to you to see if you know why they came after you."

Anakin stares at Obi Wan confused. "What makes them think I know why they came after me?"

"Because it seemed that Cad Bane and this creature were focusing on you as their target. Now with Bane you two have a history, but not enough for him to come after you for free," Obi Wan explained knowing how the bounty hunter works from their past encounters.

"So, we have to assume he was hired by someone who wanted you dead. I know it's a long list, but do you know anyone in particular or recently you have made enemies out of who could be behind this?"

To Anakin, Obi Wan made it sound like he has ticked off the entire galaxy. Although some part of that is true, especially enemies within the Separatist and the criminal underworld, he wasn't sure who could be behind the attack.

It is possible it could have been Count Dooku, especially Cad Bane's history with the Separatist. But, why focus on him and not on Padme or even her friend?

"I'm not sure, but I think that creature might know something," said Anakin figuring with the bounty hunter dead, this leaves his associate with the answers they are looking for. "Do you know what he is?"

Obi Wan shook his head in response. "The Council are looking into it, but so far they haven't found anything."

That left Anakin confused that the Council couldn't find anything. "How hard is it to find information on him? At least what he is."

"We're not sure," said Obi Wan who was as stumped as Anakin is. "The Council are looking into this, but we do know is it took the Clones an hour to finally restrained him after he woke up. It appears stun rays don't work on him, so they had to shock him to keep him under control."

Anakin isn't surprised to hear how much effort was put to restrain the monster, especially what he went through. "What are they going to do with it?"

"Until we figure out who wants you dead, we will keep the creature locked up here on Coruscant," Obi Wan explained knowing taking the creature off-world might be risky. "The Council also decided to have you stay here until we can sort things out."

Anakin didn't like that decision. "Obi Wan, I can't stay here. I'm needed on the battlefield."

"I'm sorry, but you need to stay here until we find out who is behind the attack," said Obi Wan knowing his former student will not let this go. "Listen, once you have recovered we can work on this case together and find who is behind these attacks. The sooner we find out then the sooner you can return to your duties."

Anakin knew he didn't have much of a choice until they find Cad Bane's boss. "All right, how long until I can join you in this investigation."

"Three days," Obi Wan replied as he hands Anakin his lightsaber. "Get some rest my friend and once you're ready we can begin."

Anakin nods and lies back down on the bed as Obi Wan begins to walk out of the room. As soon as he left, Anakin looks up into the ceiling and lets out a small sigh. He's glad that Obi Wan didn't ask him about Bane's death. He doesn't feel bad that he killed him and is glad he is gone.

How he did it though was bothering him. When he saw Bane holding his wife hostage and threatening to hurt her it made him mad. It made him want to kill him, especially when he remembered all the things he did, including threatening Ahsoka. As soon as Padme was out of danger he tried to keep him from escaping and used the Force.

However, he used too much and send him falling to his death. A part of him meant to restrain himself, but the other told him not to. He didn't hold back and because of that he killed him. Again he doesn't feel bad for doing it, but feeling good that he killed him he know is not the Jedi way.

He lets out a small sigh and decides he will speak to someone about this when he recovers. "Three days until I am back on my feet, this is going to be a long three day recovery."

Unknown Location

Meanwhile inside a large cave, the Batman is sitting in front of the mainframe going over the information he got from Shiva and what he got from across the galaxy. It was difficult getting the information for some of these criminals, but mostly because some of them are secretive. He knew if he is going to beat them he'll need to come up with a plan to take each one down. He'll also need to get ready when he comes across Shiva again.

"Three days, will that be enough?" he said to himself wondering how much he can do in that amount of time.

"If you ask for help it will be," said Alfred as he walks towards Daniel with a tray of food. "I brought you some breakfast, sir."

"Thanks," he replied as he takes the cup of tea. "Where is Abigail?"

"Upstairs resting after the long night she had," Alfred replied as he recalls how long Abigail stayed up to help her brother get the information they needed on these criminals. He looks up at the screen to see the faces of each assassin. "If I may, perhaps you should stay out of this fight and let the Jedi handle it."

"These criminals are beyond anything the Jedi can handle," Daniel replied knowing each of these criminals will be too much. "Last night is proof of that and staying out of this won't stop them or Black Mask."

He begins bringing up the files of each criminal and their background. The first one on the screen is the creature he fought last night.

"The one I fought last night, his name is Killer Croc. There wasn't a lot of information I could get on him since any data on him was erased," Daniel then began pulling up some more info about him. "Until Abigail found something that dates back a thousand years ago."

"That far back?" Alfred asked surprised that there were was no up-to-date information about this creature.

"The name of his species has been wiped out from the database of the Republic, but apparently they existed on a planet in the outer-rim. His kind were well-known for their temper and for being dangerous. The Sith viewed them as a threat and wiped out many of them leaving a few survivors. From the looks of things he might be the last one of his kind."

Daniel pulled up some of the crimes Killer Croc has committed. "It didn't seem to stop him from committing all these crimes though. Good thing he's already behind bars."

"I pity his cell mate," said Alfred.

"I don't," said Daniel as he turns towards the other assassins. "They're all hired killers – the best in the business. Black Mask isn't messing around."

"After all that has happened I don't doubt it," said Alfred who was afraid this was going to happen.

Daniel pulled up the file of the next criminal. "Slade Wilson…Deathstroke. Says here he is a Mandalorian who was a hero to the people and was subjected of a failed medical experiment."

"Failed, you say?" Alfred asked seeing the many body counts this Slade has left behind. "If he was a hero on Mandalore then why did he leave?"

"I don't know," said Daniel who couldn't find any information about that. "His skills though are something I'll need to look out for when we meet."

He pulls up another file showing an armored man using a flamethrower. "Garfield Lynns a.k.a. Firefly. A pyro who has burns on 90 percent of his body and is hired to help leave no trace behind for any crime lord. His obsession with fire is going to be his end."

"How unlike anyone I know," said Alfred concerned for Daniel's safety.

Daniel ignored what Alfred said and goes to the next file. "Here's a face I don't recognize…Copperhead. Strange. These reports reference a male, not a female."

Alfred reads the file. "It says here like Killer Croc, she belonged to a species that were hired by the Sith until the Jedi hunted them down. It seems Count Dooku has hired this Copperhead to do a job for him involving…oh perhaps we should not mention this to the boy."

Daniel nods in agreement. "Good thing our friend is keeping an eye on him to make sure he doesn't do anything reckless like before."

"I'm surprise you haven't called upon her to help us," said Alfred.

"I don't want to bring her into this fight," said Daniel as he lets out a small sigh. "She's not ready."

He pulls up the next file showing a man with a sniper rifle. "Floyd Lawton a.k.a. Deadshot. Says here he is an expert sharpshooter and like Slade is from Mandalore. However, he was suspected of many assassinations. Dangerous – but reckless and claims he never misses his mark."

Alfred read more of it. "Says here a Jedi found out he was behind an attempted murder on Duchess Satine and he vowed to find the Jedi who banished him."

Daniel knew who the Jedi was, but hopes when he finds this assassin before he finds the Jedi. "The next file is on, Shiva. Says here she used to be part of an organization that he banished her. She formed her own group of assassins to hunt down criminals and kill them. Her skills are unmatched, which is why I think she wants to fight me."

"To prove something?" Alfred asked.

Daniel nods in response as he pulls out the final file. "Bane, a criminal that was raised in the outer-rim where he created some sort of formula on Felucia to help make him the most dangerous of the other assassins. Still, why would he take money as a hired killer?"

"Well, for the amount that Black Mask has put on you can make anyone take up on it," said Alfred as the screen shows all seven assassins. "Still, seven assassins are after your head. What are you going to do?"

"I'm going to find out who was operating this drone," he shows a video image of a drone that was watching from nearby Padme's apartment. "I spotted it before I left and was able to identify it. It's one of the missing drones that Falcone had bought, but disappeared from the shipment."

"Do you think he sold it to someone?" Alfred asked.

"Yes," Daniel replied. "I'm going to have a word with him to find out what he knows and then I'm going to find who was using it, so I can make them tell me what they know. Then I'm going to find Black Mask – and put an end to this."

"Sir, I hate to point this out, but Falcone is in jail on Coruscant," said Alfred showing on the screen where the criminal is at. "It's not like there is a way to sneak in."

"Barriss Offee did it before," they turn around to see Abigail making her way towards them. "And I think I know how she did it."

"And you think you can do the same thing to get me in?" Daniel asked happy to see his sister is up.

"As long as you don't kill him," said Abigail as her brother gets off the chair and she sits down as she begins working on the computer. "I had Tatsu place a little toy nearby so I can hack into the facility."

She begins making her way inside with ease and is now in the system. "It seems they haven't fixed their flaws. I would have thought after what happened they would have made some changes."

Daniel nods in agreement. "So, what do we do?"

"Okay, you can go through the vents to get to Falcone, while I hack into the cameras to create a loop, and make sure no one is around when you beat the hell out of him," said Abigail as she turns towards her brother. "However, we'll need to wait until nighttime has arrived. That way you can sneak in without being seen."

Daniel nods in response. "Alfred, let's head to the office and see if Mr. Fox has anything new for us."

So we have the introduction of the assassins and the reason I didn't add in Electrocutioner is…well let's face it we know how long he would last. Although, I might add him in or someone else at the last minute. I also hope everyone likes the background I gave to the assassins for this universe. As for who our heroes are talking about, well I think many who have left me reviews on a certain someone can figure it out.

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