Chapter 1
Millionaires: SO last year
Fanny couldn't stop herself from replaying what had occurred last night. After they had gotten back to the moon-base and gone over the video they managed to get off the cameras they had installed, everyone had their own reactions: Numbuh 4 seemed to be interested in "Batman's" fighting style, Numbuh 5 seemed curious about why somebody who didn't consider himself a child would help them out, Numbuh 3 was wondering why this guy seemed almost "dead" to her, and Numbuh 1 kept saying that this guy was NUTS to turn down Numbuh 362's offer to join them. Speaking of her superior, she and Numbuh 2 had a field day with their scientist trying to figure out how to replicate some of the equipment the mysterious figure had used, there words still clear in her head.
(Flashback)
"What do you MEAN it doesn't exist?" demanded the Supreme commander. "Exactly what I said, sir," replied Numbuh 74.239, "Our top hackers searched every file on the adult AND kid related databases that they could find and from what we can tell, the stuff this 'Batman' was using hasn't been put on any level. Closest we could get to anything was something a few hundred military contracts that went belly-up due to being too expensive."
(End flashback)
THAT told HER that whoever that guy was must be LOADED, but that STILL didn't give her any clue to his identity. Oh, well: she was sure to find out sooner or later. "I have a special announcement today, class," declared Mrs. Thompson, interrupting her thoughts, "We have the privilege of welcoming a new student. Tell us your name, young man." A black-haired boy of the age of 12, wearing clothing that seemed to be business casual, simply smiled and stated, "Wayne; Bruce Wayne."
(Later that day…)
"Thanks for letting me sit here," Bruce stated at the lunch table where Sector V, as well as Rachel and Fanny sat. "No problem, man: we've all been a new student at some point," Hoagie stated. Suddenly, Tommy approached the said KND operative and whined, "Hey did you guys hear the news? Somebody tried to impersonate The Tommy last night." "The Tommy?" Bruce asked, to which Hoagie simply stated, "Long story; anyways, what are you talking about?"
"He's talking about the Batman," addressed a blonde-haired girl who quickly approached their table with a tape recorder in hand, "Vicki Vale of the Galla-Gab: mind if I asked why a child millionaire would suddenly appear at a quiet location like Gallagher Elementary?" "First off, it's BILLIONAIRE, Vicki: millionaires are SO last year," Bruce said with a grin, "and secondly, you could say I'm simply returning home. I lived here in town a few years back, but left for a couple of years for PERSONAL reasons. As for what I'm doing HERE, I figured the best way to help my family's goal of achieving a peaceful co-existence with those less fortunate then others is to show that I'm to put myself at risk for the common people. After all, my enemies would stop at nothing to keep me from interfering with their dirty work."
"Speaking of enemies, the public wants to know your opinion: based on what was seen in the footage from the evening news, is the mysterious Batman a friend or foe?" Vicki continued. "I admit that anyone who dresses like a bat probably has more then a few problems," the billionaire stated, "but my parents always told me that one's character is determined both by what you do AND why you do it. Batman's actions helped the police get one step closer to bringing in one of the worst criminals of our time, so I agree with what Captain Gordon said when he stated that 'his actions are a bit extreme, but it appears he wants to help,' though I can't say I agree with the arrest warrant they put on him."
Everyone in the loop of the KND, including Tommy, was stunned a this new revelation: if their enemies were working with criminals that some of the ADULTS were worried about, they might be in for some trouble in the future. Not only that, but the police were looking to lock up somebody who was actually trying to help, though this didn't really surprise them as much: they probably were just threatened that a man in a mask was ACTUALLY capturing criminals. "Thank you, Mr. Wayne," Vicki stated, "It's been a pleasure." "The pleasure is all mine, Miss Vale," Bruce stated, before some vibrating was heard, to which he pulled out a tablet of some sort. "Sorry, but I'll need a rain check on getting to know you guys: there's a problem I need to deal with," he stated after looking at it for a bit.
"What is this? He's acting like an adult!" Nigel exclaimed as the billionaire steadily walked out of the cafeteria, to which Vicki sighed, "You would too if you were forced into the work force at age eight." "What do you mean?" Rachel asked, to which Vicki starred at her, "You mean you don't know? I thought EVERYONE knew about Thomas and Martha Wayne's murder in Crime Alley four years ago!" Fanny gasped, for NOBODY deserved to live a life shrouded in darkness. Suddenly, the lights in the cafeteria went out, followed by the sound of maniacal laughter.
To be continued…
In case you haven't guessed by now, this story will sort of reflect "Batman: Year One." But before I continue with this story, I should let you know that there will be some subtle changes to the back-stories of some of the DC Universe characters. Also, before I forget, Lizzie isn't going to make an appearance, as this story is, as you can probably already guess, set in a slight AU of either the DC universe OR KND-verse. In any case, hope the next chapter will be worth the wait. In the meantime, if there's any other DC character's you'd like to see, please speak up.
