"What do you want from me?" Fish asked.
"It's time to fulfill your purpose in the multiverse, Fish Mooney," the Monitor said.
"I appreciate you reviving me for the now second time, but I'll pass." Fish said. "I don't take orders."
"You have no choice," he replied, as he opened a breach. "Follow me."
"Alright, I'll play along," Fish said, as she followed him through the portal, brushing her feathered boa around her neck. "For now."
Meanwhile, in an undisclosed warehouse, Reverse Flash came back to check on Psycho-Pirate and Dr. Destiny.
"What are we doing here?" Dr. Destiny asked.
"Simple," Thawne said, "You're here to retrieve a very important item the Anti-Monitor needs to complete his Anti-Matter cannon."
"And what might that be?" Dr. Destiny asked.
"You'll find out in due time," Eobard said, "I have another appointment meanwhile. See ya round!" He sped off.
Meanwhile, at GCPD headquarters, Jim and Harvey were talking.
"Hey, Jim, what do you think that new freak was we encountered last night?" Harvey asked.
"You mean the guy in yellow?" Jim asked.
"Yeah, the speedy guy." Harvey said, "Do you think it's another one of Hugo Strange's experiments gone haywire?"
"Could be," Jim said, "Though in this town, you never know."
"Maybe your new pointy-eared pal can investigate," Harvey said.
"He's not my pal, Harv," Jim said.
"Oh, c'mon, I've seen your rooftop rendezvous. I never got a good look at him, but I know he's a vigilante. How are the people of Gotham gonna feel about the police commissioner working with a vigilante?" Harvey asked.
"He's a friend, Harv," Jim said, "He's here to help. Besides, you know as well as I do, we haven't always operated within the boundaries of the law."
"You mean with you killing Galavan…the first time?" Harvey asked.
"And you taking bribes." Jim said.
"Point," Harvey said. "But operating with a vigilante nut is just asking for trouble."
"But back to the main point," Jim said, "Who are we gonna talk to find this…speedster? Even if Strange is involved, how are we gonna find him? No one's seen him since No Man's Land. For all we know, he could've left the city with Nyssa Al Ghul."
"I have my sources," Harvey said with a smirk.
Later, at a small chemical lab, Harvey and Jim burst in. A shifty looking scientist was conducting experiments.
"Commissioner Gordon, Detective Bullock," he said, "To what do I owe this unexpected surprise visit?"
"Hugo Strange," Bullock said, "We know you used to work with him, Milo, now where is he?"
"Professor Strange and I have had our scientific collaborations in the past, but I can't confirm whether or not I either approve of his research on an ethical level, or whether I know his current whereabouts." Milo said. "After all, no one has seen him in Gotham since No's Man's Land."
"Stuff it!" Gordon retorted, "He had to have contacted somebody."
"You and Strange attended the same university together, didn't you?" Bullock asked.
"Yes, as a matter of fact, we did," Milo said, "But that hardly makes me an accomplice of his, aiding and abetting a known felon."
"We know you did!" Jim said, as he grabbed him and pinned him up against the wall.
"Such anger," came a quiet voice from the shadows. "Delicious!" Psycho Pirate stepped forward. He was wearing a red outfit and a golden mask.
Meanwhile, Fish Mooney and the Monitor arrived on another Earth.
"Where are we?" Fish asked, as she looked about. It looked similar to the Gotham of her world, but something about it seemed more eerie and gothic. They stood in an alleyway.
"Gotham City, Earth 89." The Monitor replied. "Here you must find the one known as Catwoman, and prevent her from making a grievous mistake."
"Catwoman?" Fish asked, "That wouldn't be Selina Kyle, would it?"
"It is indeed." The Monitor said, "On this world she used up eight of her nine lives after a battle with Batman and the Penguin."
"Penguin?" Fish asked, "Oswald is here, too?"
"Or was." The Monitor said, "But he was not the Oswald Cobblepot you know."
"And what about this…Batman?" Fish asked, "Who is he?"
"That you must discover on your own," the Monitor replied as he disappeared. Above her she saw figures leaping across rooftops. One wore a leather costume and carried a whip, and the other looked like a giant bat.
"Well, it looks like I found them." Fish said. Batman was chasing Selina.
"Selina, the Joker's escaped again." Batman said. "I need your help to stop him!"
"Doesn't that clown ever stay dead?" Catwoman asked, "I know cats have 9 lives, but this is ridiculous! He's survived longer than I have! You should ask help from your pretty reporter friend Vicki Vale instead. After all, she was the one you were with when you first encountered Joker, wasn't she?"
"Vicki and I aren't on speaking terms right now." Batman said.
"That's so sad," Catwoman said, with faux empathy.
"She's engaged to Alexander Knox," Batman said, "And besides, she knows I have feelings for you."
"Why does that matter?" Catwoman replied, "Whoever said the feeling was mutual?"
"We both know it's true, Selina." Batman said.
"You never came to look for me after the fight with Penguin," Catwoman said, "Why should care about you?"
"My, my," came a voice, as Fish Mooney came forward. "Sorry to interrupt this lovers' spat, but Miss Kitty and I have business."
"What have you done to my cat?" Catwoman hissed, "Who are you?"
"Your cat is fine, Selina," Fish said, "It's you I've come to see. My name is Fish Mooney."
"Well, you should know cats eat fish." Catwoman said, as she extended her claws, getting ready to use her whip.
"Oswald always was a slippery character, wasn't he?" Fish said.
"How do you know Penguin?" Catwoman said.
"Well, he may be different in this reality, but in my world he started out as my umbrella boy. I helped him achieve his goal of ruling Gotham." Fish said.
"Penguin hasn't been seen in years." Batman said.
"Quiet, bat-freak," Fish said.
"What do you mean, 'your world'?" Catwoman asked.
"I'm also from Gotham," Fish said, "But the Gotham from another universe, one that's a bit more…manageable."
"What are you talking about?" Catwoman asked.
"I'm talking about the multiverse," Fish said, "Come, my dear. We have much to discuss."
Meanwhile back on the Gotham of Earth 14, Jim and Harvey were facing Psycho Pirate.
"Who are you?" Jim asked, his gun pointed at the intruder.
"They call me Psycho Pirate," he replied, "And your anger tastes so scrumptious."
"You're feeding off our emotions?" Jim asked.
"Correct," Psycho Pirate replied. "The more you feel, the more strength I gain!"
"Alright, freak!" Harvey said, "You're going back to Arkham!"
"I already escaped the Arkham of one Earth," he said, "Why would I want to go to another?"
"One Earth?" Jim asked. "What are you talking about?
"There are multiple earths, gentlemen," Psycho Pirate said, "A multiverse, in fact. It seems this world is in the dawn of its Batman. Hasn't even seen a Batwoman yet, thank God for that."
"Multiverse? Batwoman?" Harvey asked, "Now we know this yahoo's crazy. Back to the looney bin for you, pal!"
"Not as crazy as the romance you once felt for your former partner," Psycho-Pirate said, "Amanda, wasn't it?"
"How do you know about her?" Harvey demanded. In a fit a rage, he grabbed him and pinned him against the wall. "Don't you dare mention her name, freak!"
"Harvey, wait!" Jim said. "Maybe he knows something."
"About what?" Harvey asked.
"What do you know about Hugo Strange?" Gordon asked him, "Or for that matter, the yellow speedster?"
"On my Earth, Hugo Strange is a disgraced scientist," Hayden said, "He isn't been seen since the Batman of my earth disappeared five years ago. I know nothing about the Hugo Strange of your Earth, though. As for the speedster, him I'm a bit more acquainted with."
"Who is he?" Jim asked, "What does he want?"
"Why, to serve the Anti-Monitor of course!" Psycho Pirate said. With that, the criminal threw a smoke bomb and disappeared.
Meanwhile, across town, at the Iceberg Lounge, the Penguin and the Riddler were toasting to their successful criminal empire.
"Edward, I am honored you agreed to meet with me." Penguin said, "With our operation in full swing, not even this Batman can stop us."
"Batman is the enemy I'm destined to outwit," Riddler said. "I thought it was Jim Gordon all those years ago, but it was this…Dark Knight all along, I just didn't realize it."
"Edward, I've had some experience with this Batman," Penguin said, "Not much since he first nabbed us, but he won't catch us off guard again. Soon, every lowlife in the city will be—" Suddenly there was a gust of wind and a crackle of electricity as Reverse Flash stood before them.
"Good evening, gentlemen," he said
"Wh-wh-who are you?" Oswald asked nervously.
"My name is Eobard Thawne," he said, "Others refer to me as the Reverse Flash."
"Fascinating," Riddler said.
"Yes, Mr. Nygma," he said, ceasing vibrating and taking off his mask, revealing his natural face and blonde hair, "That is why I wish to recruit you for my new-and-improved Legion of Doom."
"Him?" Penguin squawked, "What about me?"
"Mr. Nygma has the intellectual capacity we require, while you, Mr. Cobblepot, act more like a spoiled child throwing a tantrum." With that, Penguin screamed in anger, grabbed his umbrella, but before he could activate the gun inside, Eobard whisked Ed away in a flash of lightning and they both were gone, leaving Penguin alone, confused and angry.
Meanwhile, back on Earth 89, Fish was talking to Catwoman.
"So, you see Selina, if you don't agree to abandon Batman and leave Gotham forever, your world will be destroyed." Fish said.
"What does my leaving Gotham have to do with it?" Selina asked, "What do we know about this 'anti-matter wave'?"
"I only know bits and pieces, but I'm told you're an essential part of the upcoming 'Crisis'." Fish said.
"What is this 'Crisis' you speak of?" Selina asked.
"I'm just the messenger," Fish said, "You'll have to ask him." She pointed to the Monitor, who had just stepped out of a breach.
"Who are you?" Selina asked.
"Is this the Catwoman of Earth 89?" the Monitor asked, ignoring her. Fish nodded. "I'm called the Monitor. Upon further observation, you are not the right Catwoman needed in order to help the Bruce Wayne of Earth 99. We must journey to a different earth."
"Now wait just a minute!" Fish protested, "You had me come to this earth for a specific reason and now you're telling me it was just a wild goose chase?! I'm through playing around! This had better be legit, or you'll find out why the gangsters on my earth feared me!" Without saying a word, the Monitor opened a breach once more, and he and Fish stepped through, leaving a baffled Catwoman behind.
They stepped out on a more colorful Earth.
"Where are we now?" Fish asked.
"Welcome to the Gotham City of Earth 66," the Monitor said, "An earth when Batman was most prominent in the 1960's, and has since died. A new protégé has since taken his place as the Batman of the future. Here, you must find the Catwoman to win over the Bruce Wayne of Earth 99."
"This had better be worth it," Fish said.
MEANWHILE, TERRY MCGINNIS WAS FLYING OVER NEO-GOTHAM AS BATMAN BEYOND…
"Dick, what's a Batman gotta do to get a night off for once?" Terry asked, "I promised Dana I'd take her out to her favorite restaurant tonight!"
"C'mon, Terry, you know better than that!" Dick said over intercom while in the Batcave, "Bruce taught you the mission comes first."
"True, but I always hoped for a better life than the old man…" Terry said. "Any leads on Catrina or Inque?"
"Our dangerous dames haven't surfaced yet," Dick said, "I have to take Ace for a walk. I'll let you know if—holy anti-matter!"
"What is it?" Terry asked.
"The Batcomputer is predicting a wave of anti-matter may hit Gotham in a matter of days." Dick exclaimed.
"Do you have time to construct a bat-anti-anti-matter ray or something?" Terry asked.
"Despite Bruce's ability to seemingly produce a counter to something instantaneously, constructing something to combat anti-matter would be far too complicated to do on a moment's notice." Dick said.
"I remember those rehydrated pirates Bruce told me about that you fought supposedly got sent to an anti-matter universe?" Terry said.
"I think so," Dick said. "They never re-materialized again."
"That is so not schway!" Terry said, "Who can help us with this?"
"Well, our first priority is capturing Inque and Catrina," Dick said, "and to do that, you'll need to speak with the illustrious Ms. Kyle."
MEANWHILE, ACROSS TOWN AT THE APARTMENT OF SELINA KYLE, CONVERTED INTO A NEW CAT-LAIR…
"Pretty soon, the money that Catrina and Inque bring in will have us living in purr-fect conditions!" Selina cooed.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that," came a voice. Fish Mooney stepped out of the shadows.
"Who are you?" Selina asked, as she grabbed her whip, "Come to take our money? I warn you, I may be older, but I still know how to handle a whip!"
"Do you also know how to handle Bruce Wayne?" Fish asked.
"What are you talking about?" Selina asked, "He died two years ago, finally gone to that great Batcave in the sky."
"True, in this world," Fish said, "But there are other worlds, Selina. A Bruce from another earth needs your help."
"Other earths?" Selina asked, "I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. I didn't believe in Amazons until I went to their island. You still haven't told me your name, by the way."
"My name is Fish Mooney," Fish said, "I've been tasked to bring you Earth 99."
"Why?" Selina asked.
"Because a Batman lives there who has lost hope," Fish said, "You're meant to give it to him."
"I've never been a paragon of hope," Selina said.
"I'm told that that title is reserved for someone known as Supergirl," Fish said, "but to be honest, I'm not much for hope, either. I'm more about control. If you join me, we can conquer the Gothams across the multiverse!"
"But won't you be stepping out of line?" Selina asked.
"I've never been much for rules, either," Fish said.
"Purr-fect!" Selina said.
Back on Earth 14, Jim was standing on the roof of police headquarters, the bat-signal shining in the night sky. A cloaked landed behind him.
"You wanted to see me, Commissioner?" came the muffled voice.
"Glad you could make it," Jim said, "We need your help. A madman calling himself Psycho Pirate, claims to be from another Earth. We have reason to believe he's working with a man with super-speed dressed in yellow. We're unable to find where they're hiding. Impossible as it is to believe, I figured you could give us a hand, but you need to operate by the book, even if you don't wear a badge."
"Gotham in the city of the impossible, Commissioner," he replied. "I'll do what I can."
"By the way, you still haven't told me what to call you," Jim said.
"I'm Batman!" he said, as he spread out his dark cape and disappeared into the night.
"Has a nice ring to it," Jim said.
Meanwhile, the Narrows, Reverse Flash was speeding around, knocking down everything and everyone in his path.
"I know you are here!" he shouted, "Show yourself!"
"No need to shout, Pollux," replied a voice. In blur, the red-suited rival was right next to him.
"Please to meet your acquaintance, Flash from Earth 90!" Eobard said.
"And you seemed to have changed a lot, Pollux," Flash said, "Then again, it would make sense for you to disguise yourself from me."
"Oh, I'm not Pollux," he said, "My name is Eobard Thawne, otherwise known as the Reverse Flash! The Anti-Monitor's been looking for you, Flash! Care to race?"
Author's note: The Terry McGinnis from Earth 66 is based on a series of unpublished fanfics I wrote a while ago, where I fan-casted Joe Jonas as Terry. Catrina is an original character of mine and the daughter of Selina Kyle. Amanda is Harvey's partner before Jim, featured in the Gotham tie-in novel, Dawn of Darkness. This is also set prior to when the Anti-Monitor captures the Flash of Earth 90 and uses him to power his speed canon during Crisis.