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Episode 14 - Meeting the Bat
Location:
Multiverse: DC Multiverse
Universe: DC Universe-Prime
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The Batman | Michael Giacchino | WaterTower
Gotham City.
A city strifed with crime, corruption, and villany. Home to a number of notorious super criminals, insane madmen and megalomaniacs of all sorts.
It's name comes from the Gothic architecture it held, which built up an almost terrifying atmosphere that best identified it.
In the mid-1600s, settlers from Scandinavia came to America and labored through harsh winters to build the foundations of Gotham City. There were many tales that recounted what the settlers endured, including encounters with mythical beings and fights over Native American burial grounds. Much of Gotham's early history had been garnered through folklore, which was passed down orally during those first trying years. The British eventually took over the settlement. During the American Revolutionary War, Gotham City was the site of a major battle and rumors held it to be the site of various occult rites. During the mid-1800s, Gotham City began expanding with the influx of several influent Gothamites.
As of the current moment in time, it was currently raining a few rain drops silently in a quiet fashion. There would appear to be something happening in the alleyway. A couple of punks with deliquent-like features that were surrounding a young couple and their eight year old boy as they hugged tightly out of fear at the assailants, leaning back against the wall.
"Alright toots, why don't we just talked this like civilized people," one of the punks said, drawing his switchblade that managed to frightened the innocent family even more. "You hand over whatever valuables that you've got going for you and your hunk over there, and we'll let you and the kid go scott free, comprende?"
But whatever response that the couple would have would suddenly be drowned in a sudden flash.
"Ah!," most of everyone sported surprised expressions at the sudden flash of bright light.
A flashbang had seemingly occurred across the alleyway, blinding everyone around them. It was sudden. What the family would hear would be the sudden screams of the punks as they were taken out one by one, each of their bones being heard to crack from the punches and kicks that were employed with a seemingly efficient martial art prowess that would be performed impossibly by something super.
It only took a few seconds before the flashbang had finally dissipated. The family would suddenly check to find that all of the punks that were threatening them were lying on the floor, knocked unconcious, with a few bruises and broken bones.
After that came what appeared to be multiple Mobile Task Forces (MTFs) that were scouring the alleyway, managing to secure the family and ensure their safety. These MTFs appear to wear an advance type of combat armor resembling a retrofuturistic outlook.
They wore black-grey military combat uniforms that seem to be incorporated with biohazard gear with standard military webbing and equipment, composed of boots, protective vests, and gloves. The black helmets on their visors have multiple installed features such as vision enchancement that determines a range of sight mode that allows one to see things that are unseen by the naked eye. They appeared to be carrying automatic rifles that sported the appearance of FN SCARs and Remington ACRs.
"Dispatch GCPD HQ, this is Epsilon-11, we have succesfully secured the family thanks to the General's intervention," the commander spoke from the comm-channel as he slowly walks towards the family.
MTF Epsilon-11 ("Nine-Tailed Fox") handles internal security for the SCP Foundation, under oversight by MTF Alpha-1. They are a special ops force deployed to Foundation Sites when standard protocols fail and multiple breaches are imminent. As such, most of their operations are classified.
And Gotham City itself just so happens to be part of Foundation jurisdiction, having taken over the operation of happening it's super criminals that are being currently being held at Arkham City, Neo-Blackgate Penitentiary, and other maximum prison cells.
"Copy that, Epsilon-11. I'll relay it to Commisioner Gordon now, standing-by," the operator reported from the comm-channel.
And from somewhere upwards, there was someone who was watching the family and the MTFs, standing on the side of a rooftop.
This figure appears to be wearing suit of an advanced suit designed with flexible plates overlaying a MR-fluid (magnetorheological fluid) armor layer, and incorporating the latest in cutting-edge technology, sporting the colors of black and grey, with a symbol of the bat, black in color which is encircled around a golden circle, sported on the chest. And the same symbol of the bat could be seen from the soft rainy skies that was likened to a searchlight. There was a memory cloth cape draping from his back. At first glance, it looked like a simple, flexible fabric like Nylon on the outer layer, similar to a parachute, but when a current was applied, the loose molecules realigned and became rigid, which allowed the person to glide over long distances. The "mask" was designed like a cowl-shaped helmet with a graphite exterior that housed Kevlar paneling, which made it impact resistant and protected the wearer from small-caliber firearms and concussive blows. An advanced eavesdropping device was concealed within the cowl's ears that enabled the figure to listen in on conversations from a distance and communicate accordingly.
And this person was eventually noticed by the eight year old boy who had looked up from the night sky, and the latter couldn't help but smile as he sees the famous figure of Gotham who had brought hope when they truly needed it.
"Batman," the young boy smiled as he muttered softly, almost as if in gratitude while hugging his mother tightly.
Batman had seen the reaction that the boy had given to him through the use of his Detective Mode, and made a soft smile on his face, making a nod towards the latter in acknowledgement.
Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.
Batman would immeditately notice a beeping sound coming from his right gauntlet, to which he would raise a few meters close to his face, activating a holographic projector, revealing a young redhead woman in her twenties who was seated on an advance wheel chair, wearing a pair of glasses, a blue tracksuit with yellow lines, and blue shoes with yellow lines.
"Oracle," Batman said, his tone becoming serious. "What's the situation?"
"I've just heard from the comms that the Batman is needed to attend a meeting that is about to take place somewhere at ZKC Universe-12 in accordance with Councilwoman Waller's orders. Touma is apparently calling for you and wants to give you a follow-up report on what appeared to have taken place back in his universe as I've heard that he just stumbled upon another one of A.I.M.'s current operations there. Something about a dragon of all things," Oracle, also known as Barbara Joan Gordon, replied professionally, but also with a subtle tone of worry and concern in reference to Kamijou, one younger brother figure of the Batfamily.
"Thanks for the heads up, Oracle. I'll be back at the Batcave immediately. Tell Tim to prepare as well since he would be coming with me to the meeting," Batman said, nodding in his thanks for what Oracle had given to him.
"Right away," Oracle nodded professionally.
And at that point, Batman would begin to turn off his projector and press a few buttons, automatically transporting him back to the Batcave in short order in order to meet up with one of his students among the "Jack of all Trades".
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Multiverse: TS 1965 Multiverse
Universe: ZKC Universe-12
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"...Ah."
Misaki Shokuhou could only sport an expression of surprise and awe on her face as she noticed the surroundings around her, with the stars on her eyes slightly sparkling and widening, further complimenting her expression. And the same expressions could more or less be seen by Seria Kumokawa and Ayu Mitsuari as they see the amazing and mind boggling spectacle right in front of them.
For there were non-human creatures walking among them. There were those who seem translucent, likened to that of a ghost, that were floating in mid air. There appeared to be purple children seemingly running across the area, playing a game of tag with each other. They would see what appeared to be giant mammoth-like creatures that would be seen floating a few meters above the air. Humanoid butterfly-like creatures were seen to walk in stride, carrying suitcases and other necessities for travel.
And looking from out the windows of this grand complex appeared to be quite the scenery that seemed to be impossible to connect with their known reality. For their appeared to be a mega-city that was more advance than anything that they had ever seen. Flying automobiles and ships were seen from the background in tight formations, driving in respect to the traffic laws. There appeared to be large supertall skyscrapers that seem to be quite the ordinary sight and not a rarity no matter where they seem to look ahead further. And they would notice what appeared to be neon lights that were seen from the walls and sides of the structures, denoting night time at about 12:00 midnight.
The three young girls were just walking nearby alongside Touma Kamijou and a few others who had stepped out from the conjured portal that automatically lead them to this particular area of the megastructure that was owned by the Foundation. And this part was what appeared to be a terminal that was bringing races of all sorts from different universes to their respective destinations.
The three young girls: Seria Kumokawa, Misaki Shokuhou, and Ayu Mitsuari were sticking close to Kamijou as he would briefly introduce each race that passed them one by one. The planet and universe that they come from, simple comparisons between humans and the respective race, and other essential summaries.
Never had these three young girls had imagined something quite like this when it came to the young man who was accompanying them gently at every step of the way. From one corridor to the next, they would eventually step through an elevator platform that was bigger-on-the-inside that was given accomodated spaces for the more above average height of races that were to make use of it, much to the surprise of the three young girls.
Kamijou explains to them about how such a process works in practice. "It's called dimensional transcendentalism."
"Dimensional transcendentalism?," Shokuhou asked as she sported a curious expression, glancing from the side to find what appeared to be a couple of termite-like creatures that were having amicable conversations with one another in an alien tongue that she somehow could understand, to which she found quite odd.
"Simply put, it's a state wherein an object's interior was bigger than its exterior, an effect made possible by transdimensional engineering which was a branch of engineering that dealt with the technology of creating dimensionally transcendental objects and the practical applications of them," Kamijou explained.
And the explanation was quite the novelty for them in particular as they have yet to ever experience something like this in Academy City which was over twenty to thirty years advance. And it just goes to hammer just how far Academy City still is in terms of technology and science.
A few stops later, the three young girls all finally managed to exit the elevator and enter what appeared to be a large hallway that was filled with all types of Foundation personnel that were working on their respective posts. There appeared to be multiple holographic projection screens and advance control panels that were being used at this time by several non-human technicians who are a species of invertebrates with a worm-like body with a large eye stalk in the middle and several arms around it.
The three young girls noticing many of them wearing the same black suits as Agent Shiage Hamazura and Agent Jiang Haoyi, noticing some people wearing white lab coats that were accompanied with the black business suits, noticing multiple people wearing advance combat uniforms of a black-grey shade of color, and many other individuals. There also appeared to be non-humans as well, denoting their allegiance to the Foundation based on their respective clothing that was the same as the rest. And there also to be quite a large number of civilians as well who were simply walking around and minding their own business.
Eventually, the three young girls would immediately come face to face with a large metal blast door that was made of an unquantifiable metal, stopping just like Kamijou and the rest as the a biodata scan would commence in a second.
RECOGNIZED:
IMAGINE BREAKER
AGENT SHIAGE HAMAZURA
AGENT JIANG HAOYI
COMMANDER FORDO
CAPTAIN HEVY
LIEUTENANT FIVES
LIEUTENANT ECHO
LIEUTENANT CUTUP
LIEUTENANT DROIDBAIT
At the completion of the biodata scan, the blast door would begin to open, revealing another hallway that the three young girls, Kamijou, and the rest would be walking on short notice, seeing many MTF soldiers on stand-by as they were on guard duty. And as they walked, they eventually stopped by a certain door with two knobs on each side of the center, with Kamijou walking towards it, knocking it three times, automatically initaiting another biodata scan that allowed for Kamijou to be verified.
The doors would automatically open the doors, revealing a large complex that was likened to that of a gymnasium, but without the basketball court. It was here that they would find a certain African American woman, estimated about in her mid-40s to mid-60s, wearing what appeared to be a black coat and a white shirt, black pants, and silver shoes.
This was Councilwoman Amanda Waller - O5-5 - The Wall.
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Dies irae - Animation OST: disce libens
But she was not alone...
"What the hell?," Mugino muttered in surprise, seeing brand new faces who were seated on their respective student metal chairs, likened to that of newly transfered students.
"...Ah?," Mitsuari sported a surprised expression, seeing someone quite familiar among those who were seated on the student metal chairs.
There was a young man with shoulder-length dirty blond hair, wearing a dark maroon colored suit with a white collared shirt, both unbuttoned, revealing a red v-neck under them. And this young man was sporting an irritated expression, recognizing Agent Shiage Hamazura among the new arrivals.
Teitoku Kakine - the #2 Rank Level 5 Esper of Academy City.
Another was a beautiful young woman with light colored bleached wavy hair, wearing a showy dress with an open back which one would expect a woman from a hostess club would wear, and wears jewelry on her neck. He appearance would relate to her side job as an "enjo kōsai" or compensated dating for money.
Kaibi Gokusai.
Another was a young man with somewhat spiky hair, wearing a flannel shirt over his shirt, most distinctive feature is the metallic goggles on his face that surrounds his entire head just like Saturn's rings.
Banka Yobou.
The last was a young woman with long black hair and wears it with two pigtails, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt, a pouch belt, and a black skirt. Underneath she wears a black full bodysuit, which when worn with her outfit makes it look like she's wearing stockings. And this person was the one that had Mitsuari sporting a shocked expression as she recognized the former, and the former in turn would recognize her based on her widened expression.
Rakko Yumiya.
Together, these four individuals belong to a Dark Side Organization known as SCHOOL.
And right after them, there would appear to be multiple MTFs lined up from every corner, wearing black-grey military combat uniforms that seem to be incorporated with biohazard gear with standard military webbing and equipment, composed of boots, protective vests, and gloves. The black helmets on their visors have multiple installed features such as vision enchancement that determines a range of sight mode that allows one to see things that are unseen by the naked eye. They appeared to be carrying automatic rifles that sported the appearance of an FN SCAR.
"Yumiya-san? Is that you?," asked Mitsuari, sporting a shocked but nevertheless relieved and happy expression, as her mouth would seemingly form a joyful smile, and her eyes were slowly leaking little droplets.
"M-Mitsuari-san?," Yumiya muttered in surprise due to the fact that this was the very first time that she got to see the big older sister figure of Ideal in years after their separation.
Mitsuari would suddenly sprint towards Yumiya and embrace her by the time the former reaches the latter, much to the latter's surprise at the sudden warmth that was now enveloping her.
"Yumiya-san... Thank goodness you're alright...," Mitsuari muttered, never losing the particular smile.
Yumiya couldn't respond, sporting a bewildered but nevertheless trembling expression due to the fact that it had been quite a while since she last saw someone that she technically considered more or less her older sister, always being there for her when she needed her. At least, until the times would pass and move on. And that was a time that she would recall when she would more or less think that she had no amount of friends due to her shy personality, and even she would think that her younger sister would abandon her in favor of another.
She couldn't respond to the embrace and just let Mitsuari check on her just like the old days.
The rest of her teammates in SCHOOL couldn't help but raise their eyebrows out of surprise, and in the case of Kakine, sporting an expression of curiosity before eventually redirecting his gaze towards Agent Hamazura.
"Alright Hamazura, just what the hell did you and your partner get involved with this time that it somehow involved one of my own members?," asked Kakine, sporting an irritated expression.
"Long story, and it would be discussed within this meeting eventually, so try to keep your wings down a peg will ya?," Agent Hamazura said in a casual tone, sporting an unimpressed expression.
"Oh? I don't recall something about you ordering me around like a fucking lap dog, Hamazura?," Kakine gave a rather intimidating glare towards Agent Hamazura who couldn't only raise an eyebow and take it in stride.
'Oh shut up, stop misinterpreting what I say all of the damn time. You always did this whenever we cross paths with each other and it's really starting to get on my nerves," Agent Hamazura said, sporting an exasperated expression.
"Oho?," Kakine smirked as he stands up from his chair. "Sounds like you want to continue the match that we last had, Hamazura. But I'd be more than happy to oblig-OWWWW!," he exclaimed, sporting a grimaced expression due to getting suddenly shocked by an unknown source that was conceptual in nature; one part of the advance security system that was installed to keep fellow agents from fighting each other and prevent any unwanted shenanigans.
"Mr. Kakine, sit the fuck down and stop picking fights with Agent Hamazura every single damn time you two would cross paths with each other. Many Foundation personnel had already complaining about the scuffle that you two would tend to have, and the last fight that you both have had destroyed several fucking containment cells which held very dangerous SCPs that would consume anything in their path. You were quite lucky enough that those SCPs didn't managed to kill you or anyone else because our Chief Scientific Advisor and the Imagine Breaker just so happened to be there to put a stop to it, so don't test my patience. Otherwise, I'm putting you on suspension regarding your abilities until further notice. Are we clear?!," Councilwoman Waller said, sporting a terrfying glare that gave most of everyone in the room, even Mitsuari and Yumiya terrified expressions as they begin to hug each other.
"...Y...Yes, ma'am," Kakine grumbled and yet was also compliant due to being intimidated, sitting down from his chair once again.
Agent Hamazura on the other hand couldn't help but sigh out of relief, thankful that Councilwoman Waller had managed to intervene at the precise moment before another damn fight would escalate, to which he would rather not have thank you.
"Hey Haoyi," Kamijou, sporting an exasperated expression, draws near towards Agent Jiang Haoyi who was sporting an exasperated expression. "Are they still at it after all this time?"
"What do you think, Kamijou?," Agent Haoyi sported an exasperated expression.
"I mean, you'd think that these guys would bury the hatchet eventually," Kamijou sported a concerned expression.
"In my honest opinion, I doubt that's gonna happen anytime soon. My partner did beat Dark Matter after all, so it stands to reason why the latter is pissed beyond belief," Agent Haoyi could only shake his head.
"But that was like months ago?," Kamijou said, sporting an exasperated expression.
"I'd have to assume that this is simply just a matter of pride on the line when it comes to Level 5s in general," Agent Haoyi deduced.
"Pride? The last fight that these two had somehow managed to have ended up accidentally unleashing that highly contagious disease that mutates people," Kamijou sported a concerned expression.
"SCP-610, also known as The Flesh that Hates, right General? I've heard the official reports about that back when we were stationed somewhere on one of the Homeworlds nearby," Captain Hevy said, joining in the conversation.
"Yeah, and I was there when that went down. Good thing my right hand works on those monsters as I managed to make sure that no nearby personnel got infected and let the Doctor do his thing," Kamijou explained.
"Wait a minute, Kakine?," Kumokawa sported a surprised expression, recognizing the name based on past experiences when she was reviewing the files relating to the Level 5s back when she was seated on her desk. "Kakine Teitoku, the #2 Rank Level 5 Esper of Academy City, otherwise known as Dark Matter."
"Wait what?! Another Level 5?!," Frenda sported a shocked expression.
"This cannot be super happening?! This almost feels like a super Level 5 convention now!," Kinuhata sported a shocked expression.
"Believe it, girls. Now I do believe that most of the students would need to sit down, except for Ms. Mitsuari and Ms. Rakko as I figured that they have a lot of catching up to do," Councilwoman Waller made a nod towards the aforementioned duo who couldn't help but be thankful, especially on Mitsuari's part, for giving them this opportunity.
And thus, most of everyone would begin to sit down to their respective seats, with Mugino and Shokuhou glancing curiously at Kakine, the latter sporting an irritated expression. The only ones who remained standing where Touma Kamijou, Agent Hamazura, Agent Haoyi, Tokiwadai Dorm Supervisor, and the members of MTF-77 Domino Squad who were standing just nearby Councilwoman Waller's position, right in front of the front wall. Located at the front wall were a bunch of holographic projection screens that were showing multiple parts of the Mega-City that was outside the complex building.
"Alright, now that the new arrivals from ACMI-Universe Prime have arrived just as scheduled, there would be other individuals who would have to attend this meeting," Councilwoman Waller explained.
"Wait, there's more super people coming here?," Kinuhata asked, sporting a surprised and curious expression.
"And to think that this crowd wouldn't get any more complicated," Banka muttered, sporting an exasperated expression.
And not a moment too soon, another knock would suddenly be heard from the doors as everyone would suddenly turn around.
The doors would open, revealing an intimidating Asian man who looks to be between his mid to late thirties, sporting a serious business-like expression. He has a reasonable height and has a well-featured face, swept hair and accompanying his thick chin curtain beard, wearing a dark maroon colored suit with a yellow collared shirt with grey polka dots. His appearance alone would have made him stand out in the country of his birth, but could actually blend in other countries perfectly well.
Tabigake Misaka.
The ITEM girls, Shokuhou, and Mitsuari could only sport curious expressions at the new arrival, but Kumokawa could only raise an eyebrow, sporting a subtle, surprised expression as she somewhat recognize the latter due to seeing a photo of him once while sorting out a file that was connected with Mikoto Misaka, the #3 Rank Level 5 Esper.
He was walking a few paces towards the right, reaching Kamijou's position. Both of them were looking at each other directly at the eye with a subtlety of respect.
"Kamijou," Tabigake said, nodding out of respect.
"Tabigake-san," Kamijou said, nodding out of respect.
And after Tabigake would give another nod of respect towards Councilwoman Waller who in turn nodded back to him in acknowledgement, he would eventually lean towards the front wall, glancing towards Shokuhou and Mitsuari specifically and looked at them in the eye, much to their intimidation and curiosity, wondering as to who was this man that was giving them the paternal but concerned look.
And then they waited once more for the next few minutes. In the meantime, while waiting for the next new arrivals, the following conversation would be initiated by Tabigake.
"Shokuhou Misaki, correct?," Tabigake asked, leaning against the front wall with arms crossed.
"Y-Yes," Shokuhou sported a surprised expression, being called out by name.
"I see," Tabigake said, nodding while closing his eyes. "I had been looking forward to this meeting for quite a while."
"Pardon?," Shokuhou asked, sporting a curious, tilted expression.
"In the first place, I would like to thank you for being there for my daughter when she needed someone the most," Tabigake explained. "And that daughter just so happen to be a clone of my other daughter."
"Ah?!," Shokuhou sported a shocked expression, suddenly realizing the implications.
"That's right," Tabigake nodded before opening his eyes as he, with both hands to his pockets, walks straight towards Shokuhou who couldn't help but tremble in shock, a little fear, and would almost be at the brink of tears. "My name is Misaka Tabigake, the father of the #3 Rank Level 5 Esper of Academy City, Misaka Mikoto. Once again, thank you for being there for Dolly in her final moments," he said, bowing his head low in order to give his heartfelt thanks in an act of sincerity.
And at that point, Shokuhou couldn't help but leak a few tears, almost to the point of crying but manages to keep herself steady. Kamijou, while seeing this, couldn't help but sport a serious and concerned expression. Agent Hamazura, Agent Haoyi, and Councilwoman Waller would sport solemn, serious, and silent expressions out of respect for the scene before them. The Tokiwadai Dorm Supervisor would walk a few paces towards Shokuhou and gently hugs her in order to give the latter a little comfort. Those among the crowd such as the members of ITEM and Mitsuari were sporting surprised expressions on their faces as they realized that they were in the presence of a parent of one of the Level 5 Espers of Academy City while the others such as the members of SCHOOL could only look on with curious expressions.
"...N-No thanks are necessary, sir...," Shokuhou simply said, both softly and clearly, slowly wiping her little tears away from the sides of her starry eyes.
"I know, but I wanted to at least let you know that I do not hold anything against you. I just thought you should know that. And if you ever need someone to lay out one's problems, don't hesitate to call on me for anything," Tabigake said, drawing out a piece of paper from his pockets which contains his number and the term "Consultant" and would give it to Shokuhou, to which she hesitantly but surely accepted, taking care of it as if it were sacred in memory of Dolly.
"T-Thank you," Shokuhou said, her mouth trembling.
Tabikage made a nod before eventually turning back towards the front wall in order to join Kamijou and the rest as they wait for the next visitors to arrive.
A few moments later, another knock on the doors would be heard which would let everyone turn around.
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The doors would open, revealing...
"What's up everybody!"
A young man with black and somewhat windswept, spiky hair. He was wearing a modified white uniform, with his jacket over his shoulders as a make-shift cape. He also wears a white headband on his forehead to match his overall style. But the most noticeable part of his ensemble is his Rising Sun shirt, which aptly matches his personality.
Gunha Sogiita.
Everyone who was watching the young man could only sport expressions of bewilderment, exasperation, annoyance, and other types that would be fitting for the individual in question.
"Oh hell no... Not him...," Kakine said, groaning as he bangs his head to the desk of his chair.
"What the... Who is this guy...?," Kinuhata asked to herself, sporting a bewildered expression.
"...Sogiita Gunha!," Kumokawa sported a surprised expression, recognizing another Level 5 Esper. "The #7 Rank Level 5 Esper of Academy City!"
"Wait, seriously! Another one!," Frenda sported a shocked expression.
"Ugh, ok ma'am, with all due respect, just how many Level 5s are going to come and attend this damn meeting?," Mugino, sporting a curious, annoyed, and bewildered expression, pinching her eyes out, asked Councilwoman Waller for clarification.
"Rest assured, Ms. Mugino, it's only just Mr. Sogiita, so you don't have to worry about any other Level 5 suddenly appearing from that door," Councilwoman Waller reassured in a professional manner.
"Hm? Ah! Hey, Kamijou, Hamazura, Haoyi!," Gunha cried out, sporting an energetic smile as he walks a few paces towards them. "It's been quite a while. How have you guys been?"
The aformentioned trio could only look at each other, shrugging their shoulders, then they look back towards Gunha.
"Eh, same old, same old as always when it comes to the Foundation and whatever the hell happens in our lives," Agent Hamazura said casually. "And speaking of which, I didn't think that Councilwoman Waller would invite you for this particular meeting, Gunha."
"Yeah well, I was quite surprised as well, believe it or not. Here I was busy at the training center in order to keep my guts in tip top shape when some MIB agent visited me and said that I've been summoned to some kind of secret meeting that was about to take place and that you guys were attending it, and so I said "Hell yeah, I'd join" and then the next, I'm right here," Gunha explained.
"Now that's quite the story," Agent Haoyi smiled. "Anything else that you did besides training at the center?"
"Hmmm, not much. I mean, I recall going to Josephs in order to get my takeout, but that's it as far as I recall," Gunha sported a pondering expression, with arms crossed.
"...Wh-What the hell? Hamazura knows another Level 5?," Frenda sported a shocked expression.
"Just how many Level 5s does Hamazura even super know at this point?," Kinuhata sported a shocked expression.
"?," Takitsubo would not make any comment, and yet couldn't help but also be surprised as she tilted her head.
A few moments later, another knock on the doors would be heard which would let everyone turn around.
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The Batman | Michael Giacchino | WaterTower
The doors would open, revealing an intimidating figure and another individual.
The intimidating figure of about 6' 2" (1.88 m) in height and weighing 210 lbs (95 kg), with blue serious eyes that would send a shiver running down the spines of most of everyone who were in the room. And it was quite apparent for Kakine and the rest of SCHOOL who couldn't help but fear the figure that was standing right in front of them, knowing who this figure is.
For Mugino and the rest of ITEM, they don't quite know who this was, but judging from the reactions that they had seen from Agent Hamazura, Agent Haoyi, Kamijou, Tabigake, the Domino Squad, the other MTF soldiers, and even Gunha who were sporting respectful expressions, with the Domino Squad and other MTFs even saluting, they could tell that this figure means business and they couldn't help but felt intimidated based on his rather gothic and dark appearance.
The same feeling of fear and intimidation was more or less present for Kumokawa, Shokuhou, and Mitsuari who couldn't help but feel intimidated. For Shokuhou and Mitsuari, they would notice their Dorm Manager sport an expression of respect towards the figure. Mitsuari would also notice the way that Yumiya appeared to be quite shaken and intimidated of the figure. Then the three young girls came to a conclusion. Whoever this was is someone that should never be underestimated based on the assessment of this figure's demeanor and aura that commanded respect to everyone.
This figure appears to be wearing suit of an advanced suit designed with flexible plates overlaying a MR-fluid (magnetorheological fluid) armor layer, and incorporating the latest in cutting-edge technology, sporting the colors of black and grey, with a symbol of the bat, black in color which is encircled around a golden circle, sported on the chest. There was a memory cloth cape draping from his back. At first glance, it looked like a simple, flexible fabric like Nylon on the outer layer, similar to a parachute, but when a current was applied, the loose molecules realigned and became rigid, which allowed the person to glide over long distances. The "mask" was designed like a cowl-shaped helmet with a graphite exterior that housed Kevlar paneling, which made it impact resistant and protected the wearer from small-caliber firearms and concussive blows. An advanced eavesdropping device was concealed within the cowl's ears that enabled the figure to listen in on conversations from a distance and communicate accordingly.
Bruce Wayne - Batman.
Then there was another individual who was tagging alongside him.
This one appeared to be about Kamijou's age, wearing a black stylized domino mask and a uniform comprised of a red vest held closed by three yellow rectangular fasteners on the front, black leggings, boots and gloves, all of which seemed to be made of a sort of protective body armor that still allowed him great mobility. On the left side of his chest he had a yellow stylized "R" symbol in a black circle that acts as a holographic communication projector, and around his waist he wore a yellow utility belt with pouches for his various equipment. He wore a cape over his shoulders that was black on the outside, with an attached hood, and pale yellow on the inside.
Timothy Jackson "Tim" Drake - Robin.
"Waller, Tabigake," Batman said as he nodded towards Councilwoman Waller and Tabigake, drawing near towards Councilwoman Waller.
"Batman," Councilwoman Waller nodded in turn, with Tabigake doing the same thing as the former.
"Touma, Hamazura, Haoyi, Gunha, Dominoes, what's up?," Robin asked, sporting an excited smile on his face as he walks a little faster towards the aformentioned individuals.
"Hey Robin, it's been a while my man," Agent Hamazura said in English, as he and Robin performed a fist bump, which was followed by Agent Haoyi, Gunha, and eventually Kamijou. After that, the members of the Domino Squad would also perform said fist bump alongside Robin. "How's Gotham holding you and sensei up?"
"Same old but a little different considering that there's barely any super criminals left on the streets to deal with these past few nights as they are all still locked away back at Arkham City," Robin explained.
"Touma," Batman spoke, which drawed Kamijou and a few others attention. "I've got your message from Oracle. She said something about you taking on a Biohacker organism that was called a Wyvern. If the meeting is about to start just as anticipated, I want to know everything about what you have found out so far."
"Of course, sensei," Kamijou nodded seriously. "Although I can only offer my own account at this time. The other parts of the available information that the Domino Squad had managed to obtain from the control panels of the A.I.M. underground complex are still being examined by the other MTFs who would try to find any memetic tripwires and deactive them without any further incident."
"That would have to do for now," Batman nodded, turning towards Commander Fordo and the rest of Domino Squad. "Commander, I would also need an account that is to be provided by you and your team since you were present on the ground during the time of this incident."
"Sir yes sir," the ARC clone troopers complied with a salute.
"So that's kouhai's sensei, huh," Kumokawa muttered softly as she stared upon the bat-like figure who was much taller and quite intimidating. And said bat-like figure was now looking towards her, followed by Shokuhou and Mitsuari, then followed by Mugino and the rest of ITEM.
"I'm Batman," he introduced himself in the Japanese tongue while simply walking a few paces forward, giving them an unreadable expression. "Since we are all gathered together for this night, short introductions and explanations between ourselves would be approriate for the occassion. Starting with you, Shokuhou-san," he said, looking towards Shokuhou.
"Y-Yes!," Shokuhou suddenly stood up in fright, likened to a student who was greatly intimidated by her teacher, much to Kumokawa's amusement and the shivering of Mitsuari's spine.
And this night would become something that the three young girls would remember.
ED Song:
Betcha Never from Cherie (2004)
New Characters:
Bruce Wayne/Batman - A: Kevin Conroy
Timothy Jackson "Tim" Drake/Robin - A: Mathew Valencia
Barbara Joan Gordon/Oracle - A: Ashley Greene
Teitoku Kakine - VA: Masaya Matsukaze
Kaibi Gokusai - VA: Shiori Izawa
Banka Yobou - VA: Yūya Hirose
Rakko Yumiya - VA: Sayumi Suzushiro
Tabigake Misaka
Gunha Sogiita - VA: Kengo Kawanishi
