And Injustice For All 2

Chapter 25: Sanctuary, Pt. 2

Back in Washington DC...

"You know, I read that he hates walking," said Steel.

"What reputable internet comment section did you read that in?" Aqualad asked.

"Look at his face. He's trying to smile but in his eyes scream pain and discomfort. Seriously, I bet the first thing he does is ban walking. Once he is president, hell move in short distance by Segway."

"What a ridiculous idea."

"There's nothing ridiculous about Roll Force One."

Ra's Al Ghul's Underground Sanctuary

"Boomerang? Harness, Ivy, do you copy? Killer Croc, Orca? We have a problem," said Athanasia. "Most of the Suicide Squad is not responding. Batman's coming."

"He's already here," said Damian.

"The animals are nervous," Animal Man added.

"Athanasia, find Ra's. Animal Man, guard Alfred."

Before Animal Man could ask, Damian already disappeared.

Meanwhile...

"Ivy!" Harley, Plastic Man, Luke, Batgirl, Chris and Melody found Poison Ivy on the ground. "Water! She needs water." Melody gave Harley a bottle of water. Ivy drank it.

"What happened?"

"Batman...," she answered weakly. "He's headed for the sanctuary. It must be protected."

"I'll talk to him with my fists."

"You're leaving?"

"We're taking the kids out of here. Will you be ok?"

"I'll live."

Harvey and ivy kissed.

"When this is over, search for me."

Animal Man was behind Alfred on his wheelchair when he was suddenly knocked unconscious. It was Batman.

"Alfred?"

"Don't you touch him!"

"Damian, what you're doing..."

"...is what you should've done."

"This is wrong."

"You let him die. I brought him back. You think I'm in the wrong? You know what I think? I think losing people makes it easier for you. Without the pain, you wouldn't be able to justify all the violence you do. Some part of you thinks you're the victim. And that makes it easier to cripple people. That's it, isn't it? For Batman to fight his crusade, you need someone who care about to die."

Infuriated, Batman punched Damian.

"Yeah, that's it, dad."

Chris, Melody and the others witnessed the confrontation. "Batman..."

"I'm taking Alfred," said Batman. "Come with me."

"Where? Home?"

"Yes, after you serve your time."

"Do you're offering to lock me up again? You're so bad at this. And you're not taking Alfred."

Damian roundhoused Batman in the face.

"Stop this!" Batgirl screamed. Suddenly, Alfred's eyes opened. The fight continued. Batman countered Damian's punch and cracked his arm. "Stand down."

An arm grabbed Batman's. "Alfred?"

"He's alive," Melody whispered.

"Calm down. You can stop fighting. It's alright, son."

CW2K: Alfred has returned, much to the shock of everyone except Damian. Tune in next week for another episode of And Injustice For All 2.