Never thought about having Robin or Nightwing in the story, but it seems like a good idea. I'll think about it and we will see what happens. Now on with the show.
Batman 3000:
Along Came A Knight
Michael was looking at it, but he couldn't believe it. The costume of the greatest vigilante and detective of all time stood before him. Michael placed his hands on the glass and then an alarm began to sound.
"Intruder alert. Intruder alert," the defense system blared.
"Maybe this wasn't a good idea," said Michael. Michael looked over at the Bat Computer. Something inside the cave was scanning him as the computer was showing the results of the scan.
"Scan complete," replied the computer, "Identification confirmed as Wayne descendant. Program Batman commencing."
Just than a video began to stream through the computer. The man that appeared on the screen was a middle aged man that had some grey in his hair, but his usually black hair still presided over his head. The man was of Michael's ancestor, Bruce Wayne.
Bruce, "Whoever you are I am sure you know by now that this is the hideout by the Batman. I have set this computer to play this message only to the descendants of my bloodline. In my wish to protect Gotham City forever I have placed instructions on this computer on how to become the persona of the Caped Crusader. It is my hope that whoever finds this message will demonstrate the maturity and the will that it takes to become the Dark Knight. However if you don't I wish that you destroy this program so that no one else will find it and expose that I was the man behind the mask. Gotham hero needs to be kept a secret so the legend of the Batman will last forever."
The video of Bruce Wayne disappeared and a black screen popped up on the screen. There were two choices given that Michael could choose. Program Batman or destroy program.
Michael slowly walked to the computer and sat down a chair once sat in by the greatest detective of all time. He grabbed the mouse and pointed it at one of the choices.
"Are you sure that you want to do this sir," asked Alfred.
"I've never been more absolutely sure of anything else in my life Alfred," replied the young Wayne.
Michael clicked Program Batman and than the Bat symbol appeared. Bruce Wayne's voice came from the speakers. "You made the right decision."
Michael smiled.
"Firestarter I need you over here, now!"
On a planet far away a clash between super powers is occurring. Cybernetictron, a villain wanting to take over the earth is currently fighting a section of the Justice League.
Firestarted had to shake off the last hit that Cybernetictron's robot gave her as his last ditch effort to hurt her after she melted it with a fireblast. Firestarter looked at her commanding officer, "Yes, sir." The female superhero burst into her super powered flame to fly over to help her leader named Bones, who was fighting Cybernetictron..
Fighting supervillain's these days almost seemed to be like a meet and greet type of thing. They all wanted the same thing, to rule over the entire earth, to take all of the money from all of the worlds banks, or gain control of the illegal smuggling trade. The aliens were the same way, except they just wanted to rule over the planet. But they always failed, they know this, and the superheroes that fought them know this. It was always the same old song and dance.
"You shall never defeat me, you simpletons. My new superweapon will nullify all of your powers and render you cretins completely useless," said the supervillain.
Bones was a hero comprised of nothing, but bones. As a weapon he would he rip out a bone or two and use it in whatever the situation needed. In addition, a new bone would regenerate in the place where he ripped out a bone after a short time.
Bones ripped out a Humerus and used it as a sword against Cybernetictron's cybernetic sword. The two swords clashed again and again. Then Bones kicked Cybernetictron across the room.
"Cybernetictron you know you can't win, just give up already," replied Bones.
Cybernetictron slowly quickly got back on his feet. "Than prepare to feel the wrath of my technological terror." But before the villain could press the button on the switch to the device, Firestarter had flown over and punched him in the face. She then took her right knee and smashed it into his stomach. With that the villain fell down as he passed out.
"Firestarter," Bones yelled, "we do not beat up the villains unless they have official stated that they refuse to surrender to us."
"You're kidding right, Firestarter replied, "He was going to take away our powers which would have left us defenseless! I had to stop him."
"We'll just see what the council of the Justice League has to say about this missy."
"Remember, it is key that you be stealthy. You can do this by sticking to the shadows, and using smoke pellets as a distraction for escape or attack" said the image of Bruce Wayne.
"Pause program" said Michael.
After hours and hours of watching the computer Michael had to stop and walk around. There was so much he had learned and yet he had so far to go. His was given exercises in order to become stealthy in the shadows, on the computer was a list of karate techniques he had to learn, and he was even given a list of books to read to prepare him for detective work. It was all too much.
"In order for you to prepare to become Batman I have developed a robot that will assist you. I can only hope that you still have the android in your possession. I have nicknamed the robot after my butler, Alfred Pennyworth," said the video of Bruce.
Michael looked over at Alfred. "Oh, no sir, I can not help you on the grounds that it will put you in danger. I refuse to assist you in any way," replied Alfred.
"Of course the robot will refuse to comply with your demands as I designed it to protect its owner," said Bruce, "But Alfred cannot refuse you if you tell the robot to jack into the Bat Computer. Once jacked in the computer will take care of everything."
"Alfred," Michael said, "Please hook up to the computer."
"I can see no harm in that, sir. As you wish," replied the robotic butler. Alfred wirelessly connected to the Bat Computer. Instantly all files inside the computer were uploaded into Alfred.
"Alfred is now connected into every system from the Bat Computer to the Batmobile," says Bruce.
"Oh, my," replied Alfred.
"Are you alright, Alfred," asked Michael.
"Yes sir, and it seems to me if you wish to pursue this idea of becoming Batman, you have a lot of work to do. Well, if you're going to stay down here I should inform your sister, Caroline. I think the best fabrication is to say that you are coming down with a cold."
"Sounds good, Alfred." Alfred made his way up the steps back to the mansion. As Michael sat in his chair he stared at the Batman costume. "Maybe I should go out for a test run, just to see what I've learned."
Firestarter stood before the Justice League Council. The council consisted of only the original Justice League and there was only one man left. His red boots clacked against the floor as he made his way to his chair. As he sat down he let his red cape with the yellow symbol drape across the chair. In his prime he was the Man of Steel, now days, he was the Gavel of Steel.
"It seems here," said Superman, "that you have trouble with following the rules and regulations of the Constitution of Super Powers."
"I'm sorry, sir," replied Firestarter.
Superman held up his hand to stop her rebuttal. "Because of your great potential you will not be fired, but you will be assigned to Earth. If I remember correctly Gotham city's team of heroes needs a recruit."
Earth was where the geeks of superheroes went. Earth had no supervillains, just regular criminals. Basically a superhero would just sit in their headquarters and die of boredom. Oh great, thought Firestarter.
Cars pass by a dark alley unable to notice the vehicle that lurks in the shadows. After a brief pause of vehicles, lights turn on and the Batmobile roars to life. The supped up vehicle pulls out of the alleyway.
It was weird for Michael to look into the rearview mirror to see himself in a mask.
"Master Michael, are you out driving in the Batmobile," asked Alfred.
"Alfred, where is your voice coming from," asked Michael.
"From the internal communications on you mask, sir."
"Oh; and yes I am taking the car out for a spin."
"Sir, I forbid you to do this. I am taking control of the car and bringing you back."
"Sorry Alfred, I've already taken precautions and instituted the manual override."
"Very well then, sir. Good luck and do come back alive."
"I will Alfred," replied Michael.
I know this has started off pretty slow, but now we're going to get into some of the good stuff. On Michael's first night as Batman he will be shot and almost killed (again), his secret identity may be found out by his sister, he will have his first throw down with someone who has superpowers, all while transferring to a new school in Gotham City.
So remember, to read and review and same bat time, same bat channel.