Nigthwing ran and jumped from building to building searching for any supervillains.

"So far so good taken out 12 tonight." Said Nightwing "Too bad minor criminals."

Then a blade his thrown down in front of him.

"What the?" Nightwing said

"Hello Robin it's been a while hasn't it?" Said A voice

He then turn too see a familiar face in mask.

"Slade." Nightwing said in a angry voice.

"Haven't seen you in years." Said the Assassin

"I'd hope keep that way." Said Nightwing

"Robin you don't look happy to see me." Slade said

"After all the mess you put me and my friends thought you beat I'm not and it's Nightwing to you." Dick said

"Oh but always be that young boy in yellow and red spandex to me." Slade said "Still under the Bat's shadow?"

"I'm my own hero now and you're still a mercenary." Said Nightwing "So put who working this time the HIVE or Bane?"

"You are deceive." Slade said "Not as good as the Bat but still..."

"What are you here for?" Ask Nightwing "Why are you in Gotham Slade?"

"I'm just here to settle and old score." Said Slade

He pulled out his katana and charged at Nightwing who pulled out his bio staff. The two weapons clashed with each other making a spark.

"You know shame that the rest of the titans aren't here too see this it would have been a happy reunited." Slade said

"Leave them out of this!" Said Nightwing

"Ah there's that old spirit Robin." Slade said "Or is it okay if I call you Dick Grayson."

Nightwing growled "Grrrr..."

Nightwing then try to kick his old nemesis but he dodge and replied with a punch in the face. But Nightwing the hit him back with his staff to the gut.

"And here I thought you were going soft even since you left Jump city." Said Slade "Reminds of the time I took you as my apprentice."

"I only had one mentor." Said Nightwing "And it certainly wasn't you."

He then kicked him in the gut again.

"Well look like I've touch a nerve like always." Said Deathstroke


Meanwhile at Stagg interties

All the élite of Gotham were gathered for Sapphire's engagement, Bruce Wayne's limo was pulling up to the entire.

"we should be looking for Dick not going to a party." Said Bruce

"But Bruce Wayne still has responsibilities." Said Alfred

"Bides Dick will can take himself." Said Tim

Bruce then stepped out of his car with Tim close behind.

"Ah Bruce Wayne always a pleaser." Said Stagg

"I'm surprise you rolled out the red carpet." Said mister Wayne "I know how much Sapphire means to you."

"Well it wasn't my happiest moment." Said Stagg "But Sapphire talked me into it, Why don't you go and see her she be happy to see an old friend."

Bruce and Tim walked pass numerus party gust.

"Bruce." Said Sapphire

He turn to see his old friend with Rex's arm around her.

"It's been to long." said Sapphire

"So this is the famous Bruce Wayne should I be jealous?" Asked Rex

"Of course not Bruce is just an old friend and trust me he does not have the best luck when it comes to relationships." Sapphire said

"Guilty as charge." Said Bruce.

"Don't be to sure." Said Tim "You're getting good Selina."

"Oh Bruce who's this?" Ask Sapphire

"My foster son Tim Drake." Said Bruce

"Nice to meet ya." Said Tim

"Frist Dick Grayson and now this young man." Said Sapphire "You may bed with women but you wonderful with children."

"Thanks." Said Bruce humbly. "and you must be the lucky man who mange to win over Stagg."

"Well it wasn't easy i can tell you that." Said Rex

"I can imagine, Stagg was always over protective of Sapphire." Said Bruce

"Who's talking me already?" Said Stagg

"Oh daddy we..." Said Sapphire

"Don't worry sweet heart I know I over reacted when I heard you were marrying Rex." Said Stagg "After seeing how happy he makes you that all that matters."

She then hugs her after and said "Thank you daddy."

"Rex can I have a word with you for a moment?" Asked Stagg.

Stagg walked Rex away from the crowed.

"You not about to give me the old father-in-law speech are you?" Asked Rex

"Oh no." Said Stagg "I have a special gift for Sapphire it a necklace but I've seem to forgot in the basement can you go get it?"

"Of course." Said Rex "Anything for my future father-in-law."

Then as he left Stagg said whispery. "We'll see about that."


Later Down in the Basement of Stagg industries.

Rex entered chemical lab looking for Sapphire's gift.

"Okay where is it?" Said Rex

He looked around and saw a small jewelry box in the corner of the room, he approach and open the box to find a diamond necklace inside it.

"Sapphire going to love it." Said Rex

Rex failed to notice a dark silhouette behind him


Back in the party room Simon Stagg gathered everyone attention with a glass.

"Attention everyone I'd like to thank you for attending my daughter's engagement party." Said Stagg "Now like rise a toast to her, letting her go like this was not easy, But her happiest is more importing. Now let's all rise a glass and wish her for many happy years to come. "To Sapphire and Rex!"

A light showed over where Rex and Sapphire were suppose to be, But only Sapphire was sitting there.

"Where's Rex?" Aske Sapphire "Has anyone seen Rex?"


A suspicious looked came across Bruce Wayne's face he then turn to Tim.

"Tim stay here and look after everyone." Bruce whispered

"Where are you going?" Asked Tim

"Looking Rex." Said Bruce. "I have a bad feeling."


Back in the Laboratory.

Rex preparing to leave all of a sudden a pear claws swept down from above pushing him back. Rex then saw a man dress in a bronze color tiger costume.

"Hey pal last time I check it's not Halloween." Said Rex

"You're right it's you final day on earth." Said Bronze Tiger

He then charged at Rex bearing his claw knuckles. Rex then pulled a chair blocking the claws.

"Why after me what did I ever do to you?" Asked Rex struggling

"It nothing personal just business." Tiger replied

Rex slammed access the wall.

"Business? Whos' Business?" Said Rex

"Don't think about it too hard." Said Tiger "Try focusing on trying to stay alive."

He then kicked Rex to the ground. "I was honestly hoping for more of a challenge."

Then Bat-erange hit him on the arm.

"Allow me to give you one." Said Batman who jumped down and punch tiger square in the face.

Rex then got up and saw The Dark Knight and said "Wow Batman this day just keeps getting crazier."

"Batman at least a real challenge." Said Tiger "Only fair to warn I've study all forms of hand-to-hand combat"

"So have I." Said Batman

"Then this should be interesting." Said Bronze Tiger.

The two the charged at each other and began to trayed blows.

"You're skill are Impassive I can see why the league of shadows were interested in you." Said Tiger

"So the league of shadows is behind this?" Said Batman

"We're just doing a favor for a friend." Said Tiger

"You mean Stagg." Said Batman

"You are the world's greatest deceive." Said Tiger

Rex over what they were saying. "Stagg is behind this what am I going tell Sapphire?"

He then began to made a break for the exit. Upon seeing his target escaping Bronze Tiger he grabbed a knife and threw at a hydrogen by the door.

The tank then explosion engulfing the room in flames.


Fire alarms began to ring in the party room.

"Attention everyone." Said Stagg "Please prepared to evacuate in a orderly fashion."

The panic gust began to exited the room, Tim Drake looked around desperately for Bruce.


Back at the lab

Batman was fighting thought the flames.

"REX!" He shouted "Where are you!"

He saw Rex on the ground in front of him he was badly burn but still conscious. Batman then got him on his feet and began lead to the exit, before they could reach it Bronze Tiger appeared. He kicked Batman backwards and grabbed ahold of Rex.

"It up Rex." Said Tiger he lifted up Rex and toss him into a chemical chemical.

Numerous chemicals fell on him Rex casing him to catch fire.

"AAAAHHHHH!" Rex cried out in pain.

Batman watch in horror as Rex Mason melted away in a sea of flames.

"REX!" He shouted.

"Too late Batman." Said Tiger. "My mission is done and so are you."

Batman leap to his feet and punch Tiger squire in the jaw knocking him out.

"Alfred pull the car around I'm bringing a suspect."


Out side of Stagg industries everyone watch as fire men attempted to put out the flames.

"Rex!" Sapphire cried out as she search thought the crowed. "Has anyone seen Rex?"

"Settle down sweet heart it's all going to be all right." He said while grabbing a hold of her.

As Sapphire feel into his she failed to see wicked smile on his face.