It's been way too long
Well I decided to remake chapter 8
So the first half of the story is the previous chapter only rewritten but also adding the new chapter you all been waiting for.
Also here's the cover of this chapter
hope you like it
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The Dynamic Duo Rises
Late July till Mid August of 2012
It was Summer Break for Hope's Peak Academy. As summer break was still going on. We turned to Byakuya Togami and his story with our favorite Makoto Naegi as they both go through one of the longest chapters of both their lives.
Byakuya was in his family dojo as he has just finished his fencing practice, impressing his teacher...
"Another great session Byakuya" Praised The Instructor "You're close to be a master fencer"
"Thank you sensei" Acknowledge Byakuya
"Don't forget to keep practicing to keep your skills sharp"
"I'll keep that in mind sensei" Said Byakuya.
"You are dismissed Byakuya"
After taking a shower Byakuya headed for his room. It was large and lavish with a television screen that was almost as large as the wall it was on. He lay down on his queen-sized bed and clicked on the television remote. Byakuya was surfing through the channels until he was on the news channel and pause to see there was news on the Jikeidan'in as there was coverage of another rescue...
"Breaking news! There has been reported another incident with the Jikeidan'in as we go to our news reporter Mimi Thaung" Stated News Anchor Hiroko Nguyen, as the camera now was on the reporter from China Mimi Thaung...
"Thank you Hiroko" Started Mimi Thaung "I here with a mother and her son, who stated that they were rescued by the Vigilante" She instructed the cameraman to show the Mother and son who appeared to be a bit shaken but grateful to be alive "Now from what we can tell both the mother and the son were walking down this alleyway when they were approached by a man who pointed a gun on them. It was said that the Vigilante sneaked behind the criminal and with a baton knocked the gun off the criminal hand and made a swift hit on the criminal's head, knocking him out. It was then the police arrived on the scene of the crime" The cameraman then showed the criminal handcuffed and being hauled up to his feet by the police. The cameraman then went back on the mother and son, as Mimi was about to interview both of them...
"Now mam I know that this is a dramatizing moment for you and your son, but can you tell us on what you witness" Asked Mimi, the mother found enough courage to speak...
"Yes as I told the police officer earlier, I was walking down the alley with my son when that man came out of nowhere and pointed his gun at me. I saw in his eyes that he was going to shoot me and my son" Choked the mother, she needed a second to get her thoughts together while the son was comforting her...
"Miss I know this is a rough time but could you tell me what happen what the Vigilante arrived?"
"Yes...*sniff* Yes that's when the Vigilante arrived and as you described he knocked the criminal out"
"Did he just leave after it was over? Did you happen to get a look at him?"
"Yes he-he went to me and my son and told me that everything is going to be alright... I took a look at him and he was the same height as me and very slim, either way I'm grateful to him" The son tugged on Mimi's jacket...
"Do you want to say something little man?"
"I just want to say thank you to the Jikeidan'in, you're my hero" Cheered the son, at that point even the police couldn't help but smile...
"Well we heard enough and we are all happy that both this mother and son are still alive, this is Mimi Thaung back to the studio" Footage turns back to the anchorman...
"Thanks Mimi, well for whoever is the Jikeidan'in, we thank you" Praised Hiroko. At that point Byakuya changed the channel feeling disgusted...
"I don't understand" Thought Byakuya "Why is that degenerate still loose in the streets. I would have figured that the Super high school level detective Kirigiri would have him put in jail by now. I guess that what happens when you let commoners deal with justice" Just then there was a knock on Byakuya's door, as Byakuya turned his head he saw that it was his faithful butler Aloysius Pennyworth...
"Oh good evening Aloysius" Greeted Byakuya
"Good evening young master" Greeted Aloysius "I happened to bring you a package"
"Of what?"
"Take a guess" Smirked Aloysius, Byakuya then knew what it was
"You got it" Smiled Byakuya
"Yes young master and I made sure to sneak it"
"You're a good man Aloysius, the only one I trust" Byakuya opened the small package box to reveal a couple of the new 52 batman comic books. Byakuya felt like a kid in a candy store...
"Well I must go, let me know if you need anything else young master"
"Thank you Aloysius" As Aloysius left, Byakuya turned off his TV to read his comics. As Byakuya was reading, he began to daydream of becoming the batman. But decided to push that thought out of his mind, as it was childish. Still a man can dream.
-The Next Day-
It was a hot summer's day in Tokyo with many busy people rushing to their work with others rushing to find a place to cool down. While at a comic book store, Aloysius came out with a box filled with batman comics, both new 52 and old. He went in the limousine and when Aloysius was on the driver seat he knocked on the small window and it was down to reveal Byakuya.
"So you got them Aloysius?"
"Of course Young Master"
"Hand them over"
"All right be steady" Aloysius gave Byakuya the box and a batman Button. The Limousine was driving to his home and Byakuya was reading the comics until-
SCREECHH!
The Limousine came to a sudden halt, as Byakuya flew off his seat and smacked face first to the small window, cracking the glass. Aloysius rolled down the small window to check on Byakuya. Only to be met with a mad look on Byakuya's face…
"Can't you drive a vehicle without putting my life in serious danger!" Yelled Byakuya
"It's not my fault Young Master is that Riff raft on the street," Hissed Aloysius "He fell in front of my path"
"What!?" Barked Byakuya. He then got out of the limousine and made a B-line towards the skater "Now listen here plankton! People are trying to-" Byakuya stopped, he got a good look at the skater to only find out it's his classmate Makoto Naegi.
Makoto held his head with his left hand, as he was trying to get back his senses. Makoto heard Byakuya voice to turned his head to him...
"Ouch!..." Moaned Makoto, he looked at Byakuya "Oh... Hello Togami-San"
"Well if it isn't the dwarf himself" Said Togami
"Rude as ever Togami-San" Makoto slowly got back up to his feet
"I must say that you really are troublesome with your carelessness" Sighed Byakuya "You understand you shouldn't be on the road right?"
"I'm so sorry" Said Makoto "I didn't mean to bail in front of your path Togami-San" Byakuya couldn't help but to let it go
"Well it's nothing" Sighed Byakuya "I'm okay for now" He took a moment to look at Makoto's attire and noticed the rollerblades "I didn't know you were a skater"
"Huh?" Makoto then realize that Byakuya noticed the rollerblades "Oh yeah"
"Still you probably not that good of a skater for crushing in front of my limousine"
"Yeah I still got a lot to learn, I was on my way home"
"Well later then"
"Wait!"
"What now?"
"If it's no trouble can you get me a lift home, it's just four miles away from here"
"...Alright, besides I have a social gathering to be tonight but I will allow you a ride, be grateful for this" Sighed Byakuya
"Thank you Togami-San, you're alright" Praised Makoto
"Young Master may I ask what's keeping you?"
"It appears the riff raft is one of my classmates Aloysius"
"How shameful I would have thought one of Hope's peak students would have common sense. What hope is for the world if one of the elite don't have proper etiquette"
"No he's only in the academy because of the lottery, he has no special talent"
"I guess that is better but not by much"
"Yeah go ahead talk like I can't hear you two" Said Makoto
"Anyway Aloysius this is Makoto Naegi, Naegi this is my butler Aloysius Pennyworth go greet him then enter"
"Hello Pennyworth-San" Greeted Makoto
"As far as me and Young Master are concerned you will address us as –Sama not –San"
"Come now Aloysius you can be sure he knows his place"
"Rude as ever Togami-San"
Makoto entered the limousine with Byakuya. They were riding to Makoto's house. Makoto was talking with Byakuya, when Makoto notices the box of comics Byakuya has...
"Togami-San"
"Hmm what?"
"Are those comic books in that box?" Questioned Makoto, Byakuya panicked then hid the box to his side, away from Makoto...
"I-I have no idea what you are talking about Naegi" It was then that Makoto noticed a button on Byakuya collar...
"Togami-San... Is that a... Batman button on your collar!?" Gasped Makoto
"No I don't know what you mean"
"There's a button on the collar if your shirt that has the batman symbol, do you read Batman or something?"
"N-No! I don't know who that could be" Denied Byakuya as he took off the button, Makoto sensed the lie
"You don't know batman!? Now come on at this point you got to be living under a rock not to know who is batman"
"I-I got this button from a friend"
"Now what kind of friend do you have besides our classmates that would be batman fans, why would you carry a box like that by yourself when you could put it in the trunk, why would you have a batman button on the collar of your expensive lounge wear, and why do you look nervous-" It was then that Makoto put all the pieces together and knew Byakuya secret. To Byakuya's horror, Makoto made a wide grin from ear to ear and his eyes were shaped like crescents…
"No look this is not what it looks like... You have to be believe me it's-... Listen to me! You better listen to me Naegi!" Yelled Byakuya
"I get it, you're a batman fan aren't you Togami-San"
"That is ridiculous, I don't even get involve in anything that childish"
"Childish huh, you know you might be right I mean there is nothing even good about batman" Lied Makoto, Byakuya felt a bit ticked off
"I-I guess but you know that's your opinion"
"Also let's face it batman not a real superhero, he's just a guy with a lot of money"
"We-well I-I think you being a bit bold there"
"Also why should I care about a guy who can't get over his dead parents, I mean we get your parents were killed in front of you when you were a kid, but it's been years and being in a Halloween costume is not cool"
"Now Naegi, come on now" Hissed Byakuya. At this point he was about to lose it...
"And you know, I never understood the whole Robin thing. I mean didn't one of them die? Who was it... Pennyworth? Talk about good riddance ri-"
"ALRIGHT THAT'S ENOUGH!" Yelled Byakuya, Makoto froze. "BATMAN IS A SUPERHERO! NO MATTER WHAT ANOTHER PEA BRAIN THINKS" At this rate, Makoto decided to let Byakuya rant
"Batman may not have superpowers but he defeated men who do, he trained in all the known martial arts, he survived the vacuum of space, losing his parents was the sole reason that nothing will be enough for him, and the Robin that died was Jason Todd, and do not say one more bad thing about bat-" Byakuya stopped as he realized that he fell for Makoto's trap, looking at the wide grin on Makoto's face...
"I knew it"
"So that was your game, I must say you keep surprising me as I come to know you more, I could use a man like you"
"Well thanks, but why hide it Togami-San?" Byakuya sighed
"I guess I might as well tell you, pay attention"
Byakuya then told Makoto that he has been a fan since he was a kid. Byakuya father who was the head of the entire Togami family never wanted his children to indulge in childish things. He deemed things like toys and comic books as such. Byakuya of course had to keep it secret since he fought to become the heir of the family. He also said that he entrusted his secret only to his butler Aloysius Pennyworth. Also that he has a collection hidden from his family and he was also going to get the comics he brought to the place he stored it.
"... And that's the entire story" Concluded Byakuya as the limousine stopped in front of Makoto's house
"Wow... now that's something and only your butler knows your secret?"
"So far Aloysius and now you"
"Well geez but how did you keep it a secret?"
"It's wasn't easy but I managed to make sure no one keeps a record of my purchase and that Aloysius buys them, me and Aloysius always make sure no one finds out" Explained Byakuya, as the limousine driver opened the door for Makoto "Now if you would be so kind as to keep this between us, I would appreciate it"
"Don't worry your secret is safe with me" Assured Makoto
"That's a good man, now off with you"
"Later Togami-San and see you later Pennyworth-Sama"
"I was only kidding and you can call me Aloysius"
"Oh well bye Aloysius-San"
Makoto got out of the Limousine and went inside his home…
"Young Master are you sure you can trust him?"
"It's alright Aloysius he can be trusted, he proved that a while ago since I met him"
"Still to exploit your weakness"
"I know he could be dangerous"
"Not really Young Master it's very easy to make you snap by insulting Batman"
"Be quiet Aloysius and take me home" Sighed Byakuya as the limousine drove off
-Later That Night-
There was a gathering in Byakuya's mansion. His father was hosting it for his business associates and to show off the Togami fortune. Byakuya was in a corner, bored and not wanting to talk with anyone. While his father was talking about many suitable women to bear Byakuya's children. Byakuya decided to walk off somewhere, which happened to tick off his father. The party was still going. Byakuya's father decided to get everyone attention and announce something. But as he was about to start...
CRASH!
All of the sudden a man crashed through the window. People turned their heads to look at the fiasco to find out that the man was the Jikeidan'in. The Jikeidan'in got back on his feet. A muscular criminal walked through the window. The criminal chuckled with bad intentions. The Jikeidan'in got to his feet and stood in a fighting stance. Byakuya looked on with the others as both the Jikeidan'in and the criminal brawled.
The criminal threw a left hook in which the Jikeidan'in countered with an aikido takedown. He was about to knock the criminal down, when the criminal threw an uppercut to his jaw. The Jikeidan'in got on his feet as the criminal charged. The Jikeidan'in then used the criminal momentum and countered with another Aikido move. As the criminal got on his knees, the Jikeidan'in then hit him with a knee. As the criminal got on his feet, he followed with a tornado kick, successfully knocking the criminal out. The crowd was in silence for a moment. As Byakuya was about to confront him, the crowd cheered for the Jikeidan'in. Causing Byakuya to stop in his tracks, surprised by the crowd cheering. The Jikeidan'in couldn't help but blush but as the crowd was cheering. The sound of police sirens could be heard from a distance
"Well" Begun The Jikeidan'in "I guess it's a good time to go, I trust the police can handle the rest" The Jikeidan'in then ran out before the police arrived.
Byakuya couldn't help but feel irritated on the crowd reaction. At that moment he decided that he had enough and walked out of the party in a huff. Aloysius saw this and decided to go after him. Byakuya was outside as Aloysius caught up…
"Young Master Young Master! What is wrong?"
"None of your concern Aloysius"
"You and I both know that isn't true" Byakuya stopped and looked back at Aloysius "Haven't I always been your most loyal servant?"
"Of course! You have always been and are my most loyal I-It's just-"
"You can tell me anything Young Master you know that" Byakuya Sighed
"Can you just drive me around Aloysius, I don't have a destination in mind, I just need to get away for a bit"
"Of course let's use my car Young Master come"
-Later That Night-
Kyoko was in her office that one of her grandfather friends was nice enough to give to her. She was looking over case files but stopped when she sensed a weird presence…
"…You should work on your stealth Naegi-Kun, not only did I hear you a mile away" Kyoko turned her chair around to face Makoto who was by the window "Your shadow also gave you away" Makoto rubbed the back of his neck, knowing that he was caught…
"I can never put one over you Kirigiri-San"
"Well the window isn't always the best option, you need to plan ahead if you wish to be more effective"
"Ikusaba-San said the same thing"
"Well you should take it to heart so you won't make a mess like you did at the Togami Estate"
"Oh right I forgot you're the one who is after me"
"Covering your back gets me a lot of headaches especially when you make a mess"
"Right very sorry I know you put your reputation on the line for me"
"Don't worry about it even without getting the Jikeidan'in I closed a lot of cold case the Tokyo Police Force had for a while"
"But in all honesty you've been a good friend to me Kirigiri-San"
"Let's not get sentimental Naegi-Kun"
"Right anyway I got you some dirt on some of the Yakuza bosses in town, this ought to make them face some jail time"
"If there are no corrupted officials to stop it but if there are I got it covered thank you Naegi-Kun"
"You're welcome Kirigiri-San"
"Now why don't you have the rest of the night off, you must be exhausted"
"Thanks see you later" Said Makoto as he jumped out of Kyoko's window, making Kyoko eyebrow rise…
"Is that man an idiot?" Thought Kyoko
-Meanwhile in the streets of Tokyo-
Aloysius drove Byakuya around in his car. It was at some point that Byakuya decided to speak...
"Aloysius"
"Yes Young Master?"
"I... what's your opinion on all this"
"That Vigilante is a menace"
"Your honest opinion Aloysius"
"Young Master you know that of everyone I'm loyal to you, so you know you can tell me anything and it will be safe with me"
"It's just that... you know that I have everything a man could dream. I fought for what I have"
"Yes I know and I help you along the way"
"But I never felt satisfied, all the money in the world and it wouldn't be enough"
"I feel your burden"
"But I remember when I was a kid I stumbled on a comic book and it was a batman comic book. I read about this man who is rich. He has everything he could want but is never satisfied. Because he lost his parents when he was just a boy, gunned down in front of him"
"I know, no one deserves that"
"He traveled all over the world, learning martial arts, and gaining knowledge but could never let his parents death go. Then he did something insane went he returned to Gotham and his butler Alfred was against it. He became a vigilante, a superhero, He became the batman"
"Young Master might I ask where you're going with this?" Worried Aloysius
"It was then that I fell in love with it. I was inspired by it, I thought to myself as a kid that I wanted to be batman."
"Oh no" Dreaded Aloysius
"And I feel like if I could just be batman then maybe, just maybe I'll be satisfied" All of the sudden Aloysius brought the car to a screeching halt...
SCREECH!
"Young Master You know that I'm loyal, but please don't tell me you are thinking of becoming Batman" Pleaded Aloysius
"What!, No of course not"
"Are you telling me the truth?"
"Well... Not really"
"Oh no, please for the love of god no"
"...Wait Aloysius Look!" Shouted Byakuya, as he pointed to a dark alley, he saw a shipping crate...
"Why is there a shipping crate in a alleyway?" Pointed out Aloysius
"Not just that I think I see something" Just then a figure appeared out of the shadows. Byakuya was surprised to see that it was the Jikeidan'in. "It's the Vigilante!" He was more surprised in seeing the Vigilante enter the shipping crate
"So that's his hideout, very clever" Said Aloysius, Just then Byakuya got out of the car and dashed to the shipping crate "Young Master!" Yelled Aloysius, following him
-Inside the Hideout-
"Oh man what a day" Sighed Makoto, as he was taking off his shoes and then rubbed his feet "Running around stopping crimes and Kicking butts, it just wears out the feet. I can't wait to go out and eat some food"
KNOCK! KNOCK!
"Huh? Someone knocking? Might be another homeless person. I should pay it no mind" Thought Makoto
KNOCK! KNOCK!
"Well someone sure is curious" he ignored the knocking that would happen every few seconds until it keep going for about a good three minutes
"This is weird" Thought Makoto "Why is this person keep knocking on the shipping crate, what makes him interested in the crate, and why do I hear two people arguing in front?" Makoto decided to check out who is knocking but not without getting his gun and bandana first.
-Outside the Hideout-
"Young Master this is dangerous!"
"He's nothing, I'm a fencing master"
"Young Master you didn't bring your rapier and I don't believe you've learn hand to hand"
"So you are saying he can defeat me?"
"Young Master I just don't know if your skill matches the vigilante, also he uses guns"
"Guns are for cowards!"
"No, guns are a smart and easy way to handle criminals. Just like you" Added The Jikeidan'in, Byakuya and Aloysius turned their heads to see the Vigilante pointing a gun to Byakuya. Both of them raised their arms up...
"Easy don't shoot" Pleaded Aloysius
"I'm not going to shoot you just tell me who you are-" Makoto stopped and notice that it was Byakuya that was knocking
"Now!" Yelled Byakuya, then in a flash Byakuya tackled The Jikeidan'in to the ground. Makoto was stunned as Byakuya ripped off the bandana from his face. As Aloysius took a picture of the his face, Byakuya and Aloysius were shocked to see that the Jikeidan'in was Makoto...
"Makoto Naegi!?" Gasped Byakuya, Makoto then got up and sighed, his secret discovered
"Yeah it's me" Said Makoto "I'm the Vigilante or The Jikeidan'in"
"Your that Naegi fellow from earlier today"
"Yes he is, but for you of all people... I guess that's your secret"
"My Secret?"
"I noticed back then on March. At the lunch table your reaction"
"To Yamada- Kun suggesting I was the Vigilante, I guess I'm really am an open book" Sighed Makoto "Well if you would be kind to keep it secret, I'll appreciate it"
"Maybe I will, Maybe I won't"
"What is that suppose to mean"
"Don't be coy Naegi"
"Alright what's it going to cost me?"
"Young Master you are not thinking about-"
"Yes Aloysius, I am" Stated Byakuya, He turned his attention back to Makoto "I said earlier I could use a man like you" Makoto sighed
"So what you want me to be a servant or something?"
"No, but for you to join my side"
"Where are you getting at?"
"I want us to fight together as the new Batman and Robin!" Proclaimed Byakuya. Makoto just stood with a blank expression, and then he burst out laughing until he saw Byakuya wasn't kidding...
"...Oh you're Serious" Realized Makoto "But Byakuya-San, that's insane!"
"So is running around as The Vigilante"
"But I had training"
"I'm an expert fencer"
"But not to mention the gadgets and stuff"
"I can get them all, I got both the money and the connections"
"You can't seriously make a Batcave!"
"I got a summer home away from the city, heck we found a huge cave under it. It's already covered"
"I-I... I give up... but I'll be Batman!" Byakuya rose up the camera that Aloysius used to film Makoto "Alright I'll be robin"
"That's a good man" Smiled Byakuya
-A few days later-
Byakuya with both the reluctant help of Aloysius and Makoto. Used the cave under his summer home as a Batcave. Using his money and connections to get the gadgets and to make the suits, when the suits arrived Makoto couldn't help but noticed how Byakuya looked like a kid in a candy store and how Aloysius looked like he was going to dread the entire experience. Byakuya's batman suit was modeled after the 'Dark Knight' Design. Makoto couldn't help but think of Byakuya doing the voice. As for Makoto, His Robin suit was modeled after Damian Wayne's which he felt relief…
"I'm glad you didn't pick the classic Robin version"
"As if I would allow you with trunks" Retorted Byakuya "People might look at me as a pedophile" Makoto got the joke
"Rude as ever Togami-San" Sighed Makoto
With everything they needed. Makoto and Byakuya were the new Batman and Robin. All of Tokyo had new heroes and it would be a Dynamic Duo.
-Two weeks later-
In time both Makoto and Byakuya went to fight crime as Batman and Robin. Tokyo was a media sensation on the discovery of the Dynamic Duo. News form around the world covered on the Dynamic Duo with DC comics looking to sue the two vigilantes. People found it to be a joke until many incidents came up for it to be true and it sure didn't make one detective happy. Kyoko was alone in her office looking at case notes...
"I can not believe that now I have to deal with two more delinquents" Groaned Kyoko "It was bad enough with Naegi-Kun and his Vigilante phase…You two need to work on your stealth" Kyoko turned her head to see two figures in the shadows, reveling to be Batman and Robin. Kyoko got her gun out pointed at the two...
"Whoa! Easy Kirigiri-San"
"Do I know you?"
"Come on Kirigiri-San, who else do you know has hair like mine" Robin took off his hood. Kyoko took a close look at his face and hair and instantly a thought came to her mind…
"Naegi-Kun?" Questioned Kyoko
"Yeah that's me" Kyoko put the gun away
"First the Jikeidan'in and now Robin, you know I can add copyright infringement for your list of crimes"
"Hello to you too" Joked Robin
"Now which of our classmates is this Naegi, Hagakure"
"That is none of your co-"
"It's Togami-San" Added Robin
"Robin!" Yelled Batman, at this point Kyoko couldn't keep her stoic face
"You're lying!"
"No I'm being honest"
"To find out that you were The Vigilante that surprised me more than you know, but to find out that Byakuya Togami is playing as a comic book character that is mind blowing"
"I thought we agreed to keep our identity's a secret" Yelled Batman
"You can trust Kirigiri-San"
"Just like That!?"
"How do you think I didn't arrest your fellow delinquent as well"
"So that explains why he was still roaming the streets and here I thought you were incompetent"
"Well she managed to catch me off guard" Blushed Robin
"So you know why we are here then"
"I'm guessing that you want me to give you information for you two, knowing that I've been working with the Tokyo Police Force since march, and it would let me to play the role of Jim Gordon am I Right?
"I know it's crazy but we need info on many criminals if we are to be more effective than just grunt work" Kyoko Sighed
"Well if it means I don't have to worry about The Vigilante then I guess handling two delinquents well be alright"
"I appreciate it Kirigiri-San" Thanked Robin as he put his hood back on
"I must admit I've never thought you would easily give us help" Said Batman
"I only did it because it was Naegi-Kun request, I didn't do it for you Togami"
"Hmph"
"I told you Kirigiri-San would help" Said Robin "Now come on we got more work to do"
"That's something I should be saying Naegi, know your role" both Batman and Robin jumped out of the window, smashing it in the process. Kyoko again had her eyebrow raised…
"I'm seriously considering that Naegi-Kun has Mental Retardation but It might be too harsh considering the times when his intelligence shines, either way he's not the sharpest knife in the kitchen drawer that's for sure" Thought Kyoko. As she went back to her case notes.
For a few more days both Batman and Robin were saving the streets of Tokyo, but not attracting the attention of one Junko Enoshima...
"So a Batman and Robin in Tokyo huh? Well if there can be a dynamic duo, who says there can't be a Joker and Harley Quinn" Grinned Junko, with Mukuro behind her, not liking were this is going. It would seem the dynamic duo would have their first villain.
It would be a few more weeks for Japan to get accustomed to having two vigilantes that were dressed as Batman and Robin. In time both Byakuya and Makoto manage to make Tokyo and Towa City a safer place. But they would soon face their first super villains. Under hope's peak academy, there was a secret lab built and it belonged to both Junko Enoshima and Mukuro Ikusaba. Junko was mixing chemicals to create the Joker's laughing gas, while Mukuro was putting on her Harley Quinn outfit. Junko was excited to soon meet both Batman and Robin with also causing despair in the process, she saw it a perfect time to test everything for her big plan to throw the world to despair. Also as a bonus she got to play as the Joker, who was not only Junko's favorite super villain but also her idol. Mukuro in the other hand wasn't so excited, Junko roped her in to the whole super villain thing, and of course Mukuro wouldn't disobey Junko. However Mukuro hasn't been feeling on board with Junko plans as of late. She didn't have the same desire for despair like Junko, didn't have an obsession with despair, and didn't like to cause despair to others. Plus Mukuro found Junko's obsession for despair creepy.
Mukuro came out of the dressing room. "You look great Mukuro, it actually suits you" Mukuro was wearing the Arkham City Outfit, Mukuro preferred to wear the original Harley Quinn outfit but Junko demanded the Arkham city Outfit. "I still don't understand why I couldn't wear the original suit" Whined Mukuro "Come on Mukuro it wouldn't hurt to have a little sex appeal now and then" As Junko was having her fun with Mukuro, she finished her joker's venom. "There we go and if I did it right it will make the same affects as the Joker's Venom. Now I just need to test it out on our little Guinea pigs" Said Junko, as she walked to where she to a small cell, in which contained a few Hope Peak Students. The students were in absolute fear of Junko for what she done to them for the past few weeks and knowing what she will do to them. They begged for their lives, while tears ran from their eyes. Junko took sick pleasure from them pleading, as she took a few steps back and threw the sealed glass tube in the cell, breaking it with the gas spreading quickly throughout the entire cell. The student's screams soon turned to laughter. Mukuro couldn't help but to be taken back as she saw the students with grins that went ear to ear and their eyes opened wide with tears still running down their cheeks. Their laughter soon died out with the bodies going limp on the floor having the grins stuck on their faces. Junko looked surprised at her success. "I can't believe it... I had done it! I actually created the Joker's Venom!" Cheered Junko, she then laughed. Mukuro couldn't help but feel afraid although she manage to hide her emotions from Junko.
-Meanwhile in the Batcave-
Byakuya and Makoto were both suiting up, as they were about to have another long night...
"Togami-San?"
"What is it Naegi"
"Any idea what we facing tonight?"
"Just watching the streets and stopping any crime we see"
"So the usual, any chance that we might call it a night early?"
"You know the deal, If the streets are safe enough then we call it a night"
"Then let's get straight to work" Both Makoto and Byakuya finished suiting up and went to the Batmobile with Aloysius wishing them luck...
"Good Luck Young Master and Mister Naegi"
"I don't need luck Aloysius, I'm good"
"Of course Young Master"
"Don't worry about me Aloysius-San, besides I am the High School Level Good Luck after all"
"One more bad joke like that and I'll tape your mouth shut for the rest of the night"
"Sorry" Chuckled Makoto, with both Byakuya and Aloysius rolling their eyes as the Batmobile drove out of the Batcave.
-Meanwhile in Junko's secret lab-
"Mukuro how are we on Batman and Robin?" Questioned Junko, as she was suiting up. Mukuro was looking at monitors that showed different security footage around the city. "No sight of them yet" Stated Mukuro, while Junko got out of the dressing room. "Well keep looking, I intend for us to meet them tonight" Mukuro looked at Junko and saw her outfit. Junko decided to go with the Heath Ledger Joker. She added a little twist with the suit by modeling it off her casual attire; she even dyed her hair green and wore the face paint with a Glasgow smile. Mukuro couldn't help but to think that if Makoto took a look at Junko right now, he would make a corny joke if Junko would tell him how she got her scars. Mukuro couldn't help but crack a smile on the thought of Makoto asking Junko to say the line.
"What are you smiling about?" Asked Junko
"Oh nothing" Lied Mukuro
"Come on tell me~"
"I'm just thinking on what Naegi-Kun would say, if he looked at you right now"
"Hold up!" Yelled Junko, as both her and Mukuro got to see the Batmobile in one of the security footage...
"They seem to be in Towa City tonight" Said Mukuro
"This is great either way, I could get Monica to help set up"
"Also we need to take some schematics from her father company"
"This will be the perfect place to introduce ourselves" Said Junko, as they left the secret lab and drove to Towa City.
-Meanwhile in the streets of Towa City-
"Well that's it" Cheered Robin "I guess we can call it a night"
"Your eagerness to head back to the Batcave makes me concern about your commitment Robin" Stated Batman. After three hours of crime fighting, Towa City was peaceful; it was a slow night for the dynamic duo...
"Let's be honest Togami-San tonight been pretty peaceful"
"First off, I said that we will refer each other as Batman and Robin while we are out, second is that we must be vigilant at all times"
"Oh sorry... but in all honesty Batman, I don't think anything bad going to happen for the rest of the night, also there hasn't been much crime since we showed up"
"Well if you insist then we can turn in early, besides I need to meet with my father in the morning" Said Batman, but as they were about to head for the Batcave. An explosion came from the Towa group building. Byakuya stopped the Batmobile and took a look at the explosion...
"Nothing going to happen for the rest of the night?"
"Alright I might have spoke too soon" Admitted Robin, as they decided to head to the scene of the crime.
-Inside the Towa Group Building-
It was late night with some employees still in the building and a few security guards. The door to the main lobby opened to reveal Joker (Junko) and Harley Quinn (Mukuro) "Hello boys" Greeted Joker as she slashed the two guards throats before they could react. The employees saw this and panicked while some more guards were about to fire. Harley Quinn swiftly shot each one of them down with her machine gun. Making the employees hostages. Harley would stay to watch over the hostages as Joker would continue to Monaca's office killing some more guards along the way.
It was a few more minutes that Joker returned with the schematics. Joker then placed charges around the main lobby causing the hostages to panic. When joker finished setting up she looked at a woman who was really scared that tears were streaming down her face...
"What's wrong you look scared" Said Joker, as she approached the scared woman "Why so Serious?"
"Classic!, total classic!" The twins turned their heads to the direction of the voice to see both Batman and Robin...
"I got to be honest, I'm loving the costumes you two got it has certain sex appeal" Said Robin, as Batman and Robin swopped down to the ground to confront both Junko and Mukuro "But I think you made a bad casting call between who would play Harley Quinn. Not saying that the current one doesn't look good, it's just the pigtails that's all"
"So this is the famous Batman and Robin to be honest you don't quite live up to the name, You need to work on your stealth I could hear you a mile away, I didn't say anything only for you to have your moment" Admitted Harley
"Well that's real sweet of you Harley, but I could say the same thing for you too, I mean bombs really?"
"We only did it as a way to introduce ourselves to you, we been dying to meet you" Added Joker
"Should I be flattered?" Said Batman
"So are you going to tell us on how you got the scars?" Asked Robin
"I'm having the weirdest case of deja vu right now" Said Harley Quinn, Luckily no one heard her...
"Which one the abusive dad or the wife?" Asked Joker
"Enough games! I'm bringing you two in" Yelled Batman
"Oh I don't think you would be able to do that" Said Joker, as she pulled out a remote button and pressed it. Beeping sounds and red lights from different directions, reveled several bombs. Which exploded only for gas to come out. Both Junko and Mukuro got out of the building. Batman went after them as Robin stayed behind to help the hostages but was shocked to find them laughing uncontrollably and having their muscles tighten to a smile. "Is that... the Joker's Venom!" Thought Makoto, as he tried to help but it was too late. "My God"
While outside the building, Byakuya chased after Harley Quinn and Joker. He manages to block their path as he pulled out a long baton that was model after a rapier. "I thought Batman didn't use any weapons" Said Joker, Batman went straight for Joker. Harley Quinn moved Joker away from Batman attack and leg sweep Batman catching him off guard. "Nice save Harley" Praised Joker. Batman got back on his feet and commences to fight with Harley Quinn. He made a few more thrust with Harley dodging all of them. Harley then side step one of Batman's thrust and then in a flash threw a kick to batman arm that went around his armor with enough force to break it. Byakuya felt his arm broke in two and in a few seconds the pain spread throughout his entire body causing Batman to drop his Baton and hold his broken arm, as he screamed from the pain. Harley was about to deliver the finishing blow when she was stopped by a shuriken. Mukuro got away from it in time and looked at the direction of the shuriken, which reveled to be Robin. He went to Batman side...
"Batman are you okay!" Yelled Robin
"She broke my arm, the bitch broke my arm!" Screamed Batman
"Such language and over a broken arm, I think I preferred the original Batman" Said Joker "He could at least take a hit" Robin glared at both Joker and Harley Quinn. He stood in a fighting stance while Harley Quinn decided to take care of him with Joker leaving. "Well it's been fun but its time for me to go, don't hurt him too bad Harley" Said Joker as drove away.
Harley turned her attention back to Robin and made the first move by charging at him. Robin reacted by dodging Harley's punch and managed to sweep her off her legs. Harley was surprised by the sweep, as Robin attempted to put cuffs on her. Harley sweep Robin on his back and attempted to break his nose with a palm strike, but Robin dodged the strike and managed to get Harley off and get back to his feet. Robin threw a kick aim at Harley's side. Harley catches the kick and attempted to break it but Robin managed to free his leg with an attempted Enziguri. Harley was taking back from Robin's skill. It only made her case of deja vu only worse. She couldn't help but think that she made the person behind the mask before. Robin was on the offensive but Harley kept dodging all of his attacks. Robin was also having a bad case of deja vu. The person who was Harley Quinn is very skilled. He couldn't help but noticed how incredible Harley's reaction time was as it keep reminding him of someone he knew. Harley then countered Robin's attack with a palm strike to his jaw causing Robin to fly back, going through a window. Harley decided leave, heading back to the lab. Robin got back to his senses and sprang out only to discover they were both gone.
"God damn it!" Cursed Robin "They got away" Byakuya was in pain still...
"That damn bitch she will pay!"
"Easy Batman we must get you back to the cave"
"Forget the cave we must find them"
"We have no choice Togami-San people died!"
"Run that by me again?"
"Not only that they might have created the actual Joker's venom from the comics"
"There's a fine line between science and science fiction"
"Either way we have to get that arm fixed"
"Fine help me back on the Batmobile the autopilot will take us back home" Said Batman as Robin helped him get in the Batmobile and set it in Autopilot
-At Junko's Secret Lab-
Mukuro was at the bathroom, washing the face paint off her face. She couldn't help but to think about Robin and wondered who was the person behind the mask. "I could have sworn that I seen someone with his skill before" Thought Mukuro "And his fighting style seems familiar" As Mukuro was thinking, Junko sneaked up on Mukuro and surprised her...
"Surprise!" Cheered Junko with Mukuro getting spooked a bit "What are you thinking about Oni-Chan~"
"Oh...Junko I was just thinking on whose Batman and Robin"
"No one who you think they are Mukuro, why ruin the fun?"
"Yeah... I guess you're right"
"Now let's call it a night besides we got planning to do tomorrow" Said Junko. Both Junko and Mukuro went to bed.
-Back at the Towa building-
Kyoko wasn't happy at all with the situation. The attack on the building showed that she now had to worry about actual super villains. Not only that but both appear to be playing as The Joker and Harley Quinn. Which is worst is that they actually created what appears to be the Joker's venom. Kyoko can still remember seeing the corpses with huge grins. The police questioned the only survivor Monaca Towa, she told them that she hid away in her office. Kyoko had her doubts on Monaca story but decided not to press it. One thing for sure things were going to get worse.
-Meanwhile at the Batcave-
Aloysius and Makoto were both patching up Byakuya's arm. Aloysius in a terrible mood after Makoto told him what happened, Byakuya was bitter at the fact that Harley Quinn broke his arm and keeps swearing revenge on her, and Makoto was a uneasy not only on both Byakuya and Aloysius mood but also on the fact that the criminals dressed as Joker and Harley Quinn had actually created the Joker's venom.
After Harley Quinn managed to get away, Makoto tended to Byakuya and helped him to the Batmobile. The police were almost at the scene of the crime when the Batmobile drove away. Although Makoto wasn't a good driver, he managed to get back to the Batcave. Aloysius was concerned when he noticed that Byakuya was hurt and gave immediate help.
Lucky for Byakuya, Aloysius has medical knowledge. Byakuya upper arm was broken in two and would take time for it to heal...
"How will I explain the injury to my father?" Questioned Byakuya
"You're just going to make up a story" Stated Aloysius "Either way your father won't be happy"
"The fact that a member of the Byakuya Family is injured won't be good for image"
"Well lucky for you I didn't need to do surgery"
"One way or another I will get that Harley Quinn for what she done" Hissed Byakuya. Aloysius noticed that Makoto was deep in thought...
"Mister Naegi, you been very silent on the matter" Stated Aloysius, Makoto snapped out of his thoughts
"Oh sorry Aloysius I was just thinking on how Joker and Harley Quinn managed to make the actual Joker's Venom" Admitted Makoto. Aloysius nodded...
"In all honesty I thought you were making up stories but when you showed me the evidence I was amazed that someone actually created the Venom"
"This makes the situation worse" Added Byakuya "It only shows that both The Joker and Harley Quinn we met are a real threat"
"Not only that but the Harley Quinn is really dangerous, more dangerous then the Joker" Stated Makoto "Her skills are superhuman"
"You handled yourself well against her" Said Byakuya "Better than me"
"Togami-San"
"Young Master you shouldn't be hard on yourself" Said Aloysius "You wasn't dealing wit-"
"I know she wasn't a mere criminal but to still manage to break my arm even in armor... Naegi manage to do better than me"
"Togami-San...look I didn't mean to make you feel like you were useless"
"That's an understatement"
"Togami-San"
"Never mind...I...I just want to go to bed now" Sighed Byakuya, as he got up and left the Batcave...
"I'm sorry Aloysius-San" Sighed Makoto
"You got nothing to be sorry for Mister Naegi, Young Master was always proud of himself to be easily defeated and injured is a great humiliation for him" Said Aloysius
"I know that he is close to being a master swordsman and for me who has little experience to surpassed his skill-"
"By the way Mister Naegi, may I ask where you learn to fight like that?"
"Huh...Oh! Well I was trained by two of my friends with the help of her father" Admitted Makoto "They are both classmates of mine"
"So students from Hope's Peak that would make sense"
"Yeah to be honest I was surprised how good I gotten even if it were both The Super High School Level Martial artist and Soldier"
"You mean Sakura Ogami and Mukuro Ikusaba! I've known the term friends in high places but that's a whole different level"
"Well I ask them to help me learn self defense and Sakura introduce me to her father and he helped out"
"Still you must be a prodigy for having so much skill but enough talk you must be tired. You're welcome to stay over for the night Mister Naegi"
"Thank you Aloysius-San I will, good night" Said Makoto. He left the Batcave and went to his room.
-Meanwhile in Byakuya's Room-
Byakuya laid on his bed as he was still sulking on how he was easily defeated. He didn't even looked at Aloysius as he entered his room. It would be at they were both quiet for a few seconds until Byakuya decided to speak...
"I never thought I would be defeated like that" Said Byakuya still not looking at Aloysius "To think a lowly person could easily break my bones"
"Young Master..."
"I knew that I wasn't as strong as the real Batman but I thought I could make up for it with both my gadgets and sword skills"
"Even Batman didn't fight fair"
"Still It's humiliating for me to be in this condition, even for the youngest out of all my siblings"
"They all died Young Master, you're the heir"
"I might be the heir but I could tell I have a lot to prove to my father and now that I'm injured might make him think twice"
"He would be a fool to try to get rid of you" Stated Aloysius, Byakuya couldn't help but laughed
"You were always my biggest supporter Aloysius"
"You know I'll always be your servant"
"No you became more than that, you have become a father figure to me"
"To be honest I've always looked at you like a son"
"You have raised me Aloysius since I was a child" Said Byakuya, Aloysius smiled
"I remember when you were a boy, you always wanted to become batman"
"Aloysius please don't-"
"I remember that one time in the backyard that you were dressed as Batman"
"Aloysius I demand you to-"
"And how you would drive around that little Batmobile"
"You will be quiet Aloysius or so help me-"
"I remember the Batfort you made of pillows"
"Alright that's it!" Yelled Byakuya, as he grab one of his pillows and hit Aloysius with it, starting a pillow fight.
-Meanwhile in the guest room-
Makoto was fast asleep and was dreaming about a time when Sakura and Mukuro were training him. It was a month after his visit to Sakura's family dojo. Makoto went through an intense training session with Mukuro. They were both exhausted only Makoto was worse of ware. Makoto had a couple of bruises around his body and had a few cuts. Mukuro was a little red from the training session...
"That was a good session, you've improved a lot Naegi-kun" Acknowledge Mukuro, she took a look at Naegi's condition and got worried "I should have you pitched up"
"Oh god everything ache" Whined Makoto
"I wouldn't be surprised you have some bad cuts and bruises and the cut above your right eye is bad"
"I can barley walk-" Said Makoto as he fell only to be caught in Mukuro's arms in time. Mukuro then carried Makoto to the nearest bench and Makoto sat down.
"Will you be okay?"
"Y-Yeah I think so, I-I just need to lie down for a bit"
"Will do it after I patch you up" Said Mukuro as she carried Makoto to the infirmary. Mukuro put Makoto to the nearest bed in the infirmary. There was no nurses or doctors in the infirmary. Mukuro decided to patch Makoto up herself as she got many first aid supplies. She sat down on the nearest chair. "Stay still Naegi-Kun" Commanded Mukuro.
As Mukuro was cleaning the cuts, Makoto couldn't help but blush, as he was shirtless. Mukuro was blushing more than Makoto however as she was applying ointments on the cuts on Makoto naked torso. She was starting to lose focus and begun to stare at Makoto's body. She couldn't help but notice how Makoto was starting to have muscle tone. "He's sure been getting ripped, no one would notice with his clothes" Thought Mukuro. Makoto notice Mukuro stopping and after a few seconds decided to ask...
"Ikusaba-San is everything alright?" Mukuro snapped out of it
"Huh!? Oh n-nothing it's just that you made a lot of progress in such a short time"
"What me? Ha ha well I really ought to thank Mr. Ogami for the training...even if it was hell-Ow! Ikusaba-San please be easy with the alcohol it stings"
"Don't be such a baby besides I'm almost finish"
Mukuro was finished on the torso to go to finish the cut above Makoto's eye when she spilled the bag of cotton balls. Mukuro groaned as she went to pick up the bag that had a few left in it. She focused back on Makoto and poured some alcohol on a cotton ball. Makoto hissed when the cotton ball made contact with the wound. Mukuro took a closer look at the cut when she realized she was a few inches away from Makoto's face, which cause both of them to blush. Mukuro finished treating all of his wounds and after a few minutes Makoto went to his dorm room.
-The next morning in Byakuya's dining room-
Byakuya was having breakfast with his father and his associates. It was business as usual. Mr. Togami was chatting up while Byakuya was more focus on his food. It went on for a while and the meeting ended and Mr. Togami associates leave. It was then Byakuya went to his private study with his father.
"So Byakuya mind telling me on what happen to your arm?" Asked Mr. Togami
"I've been hit by a stray bullet from a shooter" Lied Byakuya
"My goodness! Will it is at least good that you are alive. But in all honesty Byakuya I came to talk to you about the future of the family"
"And that would be?
"Byakuya I think you are ready to start breeding another heir"
"An heir, this soon father?"
"Yes Byakuya as you see I'm not a young man and I'm considering retiring early as the head to give the title to you"
"Well I'm honored"
"Now there is time and we need to wait until you graduate Hope's Peak but the suitable brides search will start soon any objections?"
"None father"
"Good now I'll have to leave but I expect you to do good by the Togami's name"
"Yes Father"
-Meanwhile in the streets of Tokyo-
Makoto got out of a convenient store with a bag full of snacks and as he was walking around Makoto bumped into Mukuro...
"Huh...Oh hello Ikusaba-San"
"Naegi-Kun! It's good to see you, It's been too long" Said Mukuro
"Same here how you've been? Are you having a good Summer Break?"
"Yeah it's been good but enough about me, how about you?"
"It's been great, a lot of great things been happening this break, I also found out a lot about people"
"Well that's good, I have to go but I'll see you soon at the first day of school, later Naegi-Kun"
"Later Ikusaba-San" Said Makoto, as they both went their separate ways. Mukuro phone ringed and she looked at her phone to see it was Junko who was calling her. She answered the phone "Mukuro get over here, we got planning to finish" Said Junko, Mukuro decided to follow Junko's order and rush back to the lab.
-At Junko's Secret Lab-
"All right Mukuro now back on the plan that I came up with last night" Started Junko as she took some snacks from Mukuro's bag without saying a thank you. Mukuro just kept quiet…
"Junko if I may ask what exactly is this plan of yours?"
"It's actually great that you asked Mukuro. You see now that we have manage to introduce ourselves to the dynamic duo it's time that we start our plan on creating despair starting with the dynamic duo"
"So we are starting the big plan soon? Are we even ready?"
"First we will make the dynamic duo convert to ultimate despair. They could be very useful allies to our cause"
"And if they don't join us?"
"Then we just get rid of the big bad bat and the boy blunder"
"It would be a shame to kill Robin, he would prove useful"
"If I didn't know better I would think that you are taking a liking to Robin, what about Naegi-Kun the guy who was the first to smile at you" Teased Junko
"Junko you are acting crazy again" Mukuro said making Junko pout
"You gotten very cheeky lately I should probably stop you from hanging out with Naegi, anyway we should start suiting up I'll explain the details along the way" Said Junko
-Meanwhile at the Batcave-
Makoto was suiting up while Aloysius was checking to make sure the Batmobile was ready with Byakuya sulking at the fact that he had to stay at the sidelines due to his injury. Makoto finished suiting up and went to the Batmobile...
"Remember Mister Naegi that the Batmobile is to stay on autopilot"
"Understood"
"And if you find those two criminals you get payback for my arm"
"Understood Togami-San"
"Be careful Mister Naegi"
"I will Mr. Pennyworth"
"That's a good man, now get out of here" Said Byakuya, as the Batmobile drove out of the cave
-At the Tokyo Docks-
Both Joker and Harley Quinn disguises were taking some dangerous material from a shipping crate. They got help from their fellow ultimate despair members. Kazuichi Soda, Teruteru Hanamura, Gundham Tanaka, and Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu who were dress in Joker theme attire. While they finish up with storing the material in the truck. Robin showed up and went to confront them...
"Well if it isn't the boy blunder" Said Junko "I take it that the batman isn't with you"
"So Joker wasn't lying about a real life boy blunder but aren't you a little short to be a superhero" Joked Fuyuhiko, with the others laughing along with him...
"Funny I was about to say the same thing, although I think you might actually be shorter than me" Wise cracked Makoto making Fuyuhiko frown with the others going 'Ohhh' making Robin smirk
"He got you there" Said Teruteru
"But to be fair your not as short as that guy over there and I thought I was the shortest guy I knew" Robin pointed at Teruteru causing a roar of laughter "But hey at the very least I like the hair style I can't say the same for shark teeth over there. Seriously what product do you use? Forget the terrible dye job are you actually going for a mane?" Kazuichi frowned at the comment with more laughter from the crowd
"Hmph your humor is wasted mortal" Declared Gundham "You hide behind fiction looking to find minding behi-"
"I think someone been playing too many role playing games. Seriously it wouldn't kill you to go outside every once in a while" Gundham frowned with another roar of laughter from Joker...
"I'm impressed this Boy Wonder just made fools out of you, which is my job" Said Junko "I must admit I'm starting to like this Robin"
"Sadly I can't say the same" Added Kazuichi
"So now that your here, what should we expect?"
"You got two choices either turn yourself peacefully or I'm turning you in the hard way"
"Ohhh~ I'm shaking but I think I have something better in mind" Said Joker as she pressed a remote button. Joker Gas spread throughout the entire warehouse. Makoto manage to put on his gas mask in time.
Robin took a defensive stance as he was anticipating from which side he would be attacked. In a flash Robin was hit with a left hook out of nowhere. He would then be hit with a kick to the gut and a right hook. Robin got himself back in a defensive stance. He closed his eyes and focused just at that moment punch was thrown at Robin only for him to counter it with a roundhouse kick. Robin found his target, which reveled to be Kazuichi as he fell on the floor, knocked out. It was soon that another strike was attempted only for Robin to catch it, reveling it to be Teruteru. Teruteru knowing that he was caught gave a sly smile hoping that Robin wouldn't knock him out, only for Robin to knock him out with a punch in the face, knocking Teruteru out.
The gas started to clear which helped Robin find Gundham. Suddenly Robin felt a sharp pain in the back of his leg and saw that it was a German Shepard that was biting his leg. Robin reluctantly kicked the dog off his leg. Robin felt bad as he heard the Shepard yelp. As the German Shepard got back on its feet it was then accompanied with two other dogs that entered the warehouse. Robin was a bit intimidated when he saw that one was a Pit bull and the other was an Alaskan Husky. All three of them growled at Robin until they went on the attack. Robin manages to counter with knocking out the dogs with three straight hand chops to the head, knocking out the dogs. Robin again felt guilt but he knew the dogs would be okay for he went easy on them. Gundham however was not pleased to see the dogs being knocked out. "You bastard you will pay for what you done" Hissed Gundham, he whistled for more animals to enter the warehouse. Without realizing Robin had his legs wrapped by a boa constructer causing Robin to fall on the floor only to be met with a rat. Robin looked at the rat as he saw that it was vicious. The rat sprang on Robin face. Robin couldn't help but panic as he was trying to shake the rat off. He knew what it was going to do to him. Robin then got a hand on the Rat and yanks it off in which he threw the rat, which manages to land on Fuyuhiko's face, causing him to panic as well. Robin then slapped the head of the boa constrictor making it let go of Robin and to slither away. Robin got back on his feet only to be met with a hawk that attempted to claw his eyes out only to scratch the mask. "Man I'm grateful to Batman for including eye protection with the mask" Said Robin to himself. The hawk went for another swoop, managing to make a scratch on Robin's arm but with Robin getting a grab on the Hawk legs. Robin made a flick on the hawk head knocking it out. He gently laid the hawk on the floor. Robin had his sights on Gundham and charged at him. Before Gundham could finish his alchemy circle, Robin mange to land a punch to Gundham head, knocking him out.
Robin then set his eyes on Fuyuhiko, Robin charged after him but was stopped by a slash aimed at his neck, which he managed to dodge it in time. It was reveled to be another of Joker's henchmen that happened to be Peko Pekoyama. She threw many slashes at Robin only managing to make a cut on Robin left pictorial muscle. Robin managed to catch the sword with his arm blades and snapped it. Before Peko could react Robin leg sweep Peko and threw a hard punch, knocking Peko out.
Fuyuhiko was enraged and grabbed a flamethrower from the truck. Robin managed to shield himself with his cape and threw a remote shuriken that would hit Fuyuhiko on his head. Fuyuhiko got back on his feet only to realize too late that Robin threw a kick aimed at his head. Fuyuhiko was knocked out. Only leaving Joker and Harley Quinn. Just before Robin could recover, Harley Quinn threw a kick that landed across Robin upper abdominals. Robin wretched in pain as he felt two of his ribs break as he flew across the warehouse and broke through one of the walls, he landed outside of the warehouse…
"Take it easy Harley don't forget we want him alive"
"Understood"
Robin was getting back on his feet but saw Harley charging at him. Harley was on the offensive early making Robin on the defensive. Robin dodged and block most of Harley's attacks but the strikes that got through his defense were devastating. "She's trying to finish me fast and every hit she gets on me are worse than being hit with a sledge hammer" Thought Robin "If I don't end this fast, I'll be in serious trouble" Harley continued her relentless assault until Robin manage to counter one of her attacks and landed a strike at Harley's solar plexus. Harley was stunned and Robin followed with a spinning kick to Harley's head with enough force to send her flying a few feet away. Robin went at the offensive, Harley managed to get herself together and made sure that Robin didn't get the momentum. The fight was now back and forth, both of them delivering devastating blows. Joker couldn't help but become amazed at what see was seeing. "This Robin is more than the real deal, anyone who could give Mukuro a run for her money is a serious threat" Thought Joker. The Fight continued for a few more minutes. Both of them having bruises and scrapes but not as bad as Robin. "This level of skill I thought only Ogami would be the only person that could beat me in hand to hand combat. Yet he manage to bruise me, besides Ogami he's the swiftest person I've ever met." Thought Harley "But why does he seem so familiar I feel like I should know who he is, like he someone I fought before only…" Before Harley could finish her thoughts, she was hit with a devastating right hand. She immediately came back with a knee to the gut that causes Robin to vomit. Robin staggered back as he wrapped his arms around his gut in pain. Harley threw a left to right hook combination causing Robin to nearly lose conciseness. Robin who was desperate grabbed on Harley in a Muay Thai clinch but every knee he threw was stopped. Harley knew he didn't have much left…
"Turn…yourself…in" Gasped Robin
"Or what you'll bravado me to death?" Mocked Harley "You can barely stand let alone fight anymore. Yet I must commend you I haven't met a great fighter like you, I worked up a sweat"
"Same here…yet I can help but feel like I know you, have I seen you before?"
Harley couldn't help but feel bothered about his words. At that point she knew that she met him before but there was no way he was in Fernier because of his age. Even with the fact that she was the youngest and most talented member. It took a lot of effort for Fernier to accept her in their ranks, also with the fact that she was the only kid in the group. Mukuro was sure that she faced him before it was until a disturbing thought came in her mind. "No it couldn't be…It can't be him of all people…I won't accept it" Thought Mukuro. Just as Harley was lost in thought, Robin took advantage and did a sweep on Harley. Harley was stunned as she hit the ground and couldn't help but just stare at Robin. Robin was about to deliver the knockout blow but stopped when he notice Harley staring at something behind him. He realized too late that Joker was behind him. He manages to get a look at Joker from the corner of his eye and saw Joker with a menacing grin holding a crowbar. Before he could react, Joker made a swing and hit Robin at the back of his neck, knocking Robin out.
Harley didn't even react with Robin unconscious body on top of her. Every one of the Ultimate Despair Members regains consciousness. Joker got Harley back on her feet…
"Harley get a hold of yourself"
"So-Sorry Joker"
"What did we miss?" Asked Kazuichi
"He's out the bastard is knocked out" Said Fuyuhiko
"Well that's enough guys it's time we sent this one to the special abandoned house on the outskirts of town" every one except Harley and Peko laughed. Without realizing that the Batmobile was driving on autopilot to the Batcave sensing Robin Unconscious heart rate.
-Back at the Batcave-
Byakuya couldn't help but feel like something was wrong. He was getting a sense that Makoto was in danger. Also he felt something was familiar. As Aloysius approached Byakuya he got a look on Aloysius face that got him worried. Aloysius had a expression of deep concern more than Byakuya's.
Byakuya then knew something was wrong…
"What happened?"
"It's the Batmobile Young Master it returned but not with Mister Naegi" Byakuya couldn't help but feel dread. "Young Master he always makes sure he comes back with the Batmobile"
"They got him, it's those two villains they manage to capture him"
"Young Master what do we do now?"
"If I'm sure of anything, if that woman knows Joker like I do, they will try to get contact from us"
"You don't think they will do to him like Joker did to Jason Todd"
"Either way we must find him and find him soon, I need Kirigiri's help"
"Are you sure?"
"She's the only one that could find out where Makoto is right now. Call Kyoko Kirigiri"
"At ounce Young Master" Aloysius went to the computer to call Kirigiri
-Meanwhile in Kyoko's home-
"Hello…" Answered Kyoko as she got up because of her cell phone ringing
"Kirigiri it's me" Said Byakuya
"Do you have any idea what time it is, this better be important"
"It's about Naegi…he's been captured" Kyoko stoic face changed to one of worry
"He's been captured? You don't mean by those two girls that are posing as Joker and Harley Quinn"
"I'm certain the Batmobile came back without him and that's only to try to prevent criminals from stealing it when he's been knocked out or worse"
"Do you have any idea where they could have take him?"
"I'm certain that they will try to get in contact with us to find out where"
"Then we must we until they do"
"You don't understand Kirigiri they wouldn't contact us just to negotiate they would contact us just when we would be too late to save him"
"It won't be easy but you have to lead me to the Batcave if I can help"
"Already settled" Kyoko noticed outside her window that the Batmobile was parked in front of her home
"I'll be there soon" Said Kyoko deciding not to comment or make sarcasm
-At the abandoned house in the outskirts of Tokyo-
"Get back here Harley" Commanded Joker, Mukuro was trying to take off the mask to see who Robin was…
"But Joker knowing who he is can help us find a way to contact his partner"
"Why rush it Harley we got all the time in the world to do that" Said Joker, as she approached Robin Unconscious body that was chained to a chair "Why don't we have some fun in the meantime" Said Junko as the rest of the members were snickering. Mukuro couldn't help but feel dread if her thoughts were right then Robin could be someone dear to her.
Robin then began to wake up which made Mukuro even feel more dread as she knew what they would do to him. As Robin awoke and saw his surroundings, he knew that he was in huge trouble. It wasn't long until they began torturing him by beating him with crowbars. Mukuro decided not to get involve but couldn't help but feel pain in her heart.
Three days would pass as Byakuya, Kyoko, and Aloysius would work around the clock to find Makoto. Each day for Makoto would be full of pain as Junko and her fellow Ultimate Despair members would continue beating Makoto with crowbars and doing various torture methods on him. Mukuro wouldn't participate and luckily no one called her on it, not even Junko. It was until the third day when Mukuro was alone and Makoto was passed out from the pain of one of Junko torture sessions a few minutes ago. Mukuro decided that she would discover Robin identity. Mukuro kneeled near Robin and got ahold of his mask. She was reluctant due to fear if she was correct on who he is. She pulled off the mask and Mukuro was in horror to find out it was Makoto...
"N-N-Naegi-Kun!? No No I can't believe it." Mukuro was devastated for the past three days she has been watching Naegi being tortured and she was responsible for him to be in this position. It only made the situation worse when Makoto started to wake up and saw Harley Quinn next to him. "I wake up only to be tortured again typical...just go-" Makoto stopped when he noticed his mask in Harley Quinn's hand. Makoto eyes were wide when he discovered that his identity was found out but was also surprised to see Harley's stoic expression change to one of shock...
"So now you know, what are you planning to do now?" Mukuro then put the mask back on Makoto's face, leaving him confused. "What's with you?" Mukuro decided to respond...
"What do you mean?"
"For three days your buddies been having fun at my expense yet you never participate in my torture and you have this guilty look on your face"
"..."
"Look Harley you don't seem like a bad person, you don't have to do this"
"I wish that was true"
"You can"
"No...I can't"
"Yes you can actually and no one has to know"
"..."
"All you need to do is press a button on my belt"
"..."
"Please"
"Aright...I'll do it.."
-At the Batcave-
"I think I found a faint signal from his suit" Stated Kyoko, after three days of looking for information on his whereabouts Kyoko finally found a signal from Makoto's belt.
"After all this time" Said Aloysius "We have a clue to where he could be"
"He must have found an opening to contact us" Said Byakuya
"Then we have no time to waste Togami"
"I'm going in and don't try to stop me Aloysius"
"I'm coming with you too"
"No you will-"
"This is not a negotiation Togami, this is Naegi-Kun we are talking about and there is no way you can handle those two with a broken arm"
"Stubborn woman…fine but don't get in my way"
"Good Luck Young Master and Miss Kirigiri be careful"
"We will Aloysius" Byakuya entered the Batmobile with Kyoko and they both drove out of the Batcave. "I hope we aren't too late...please be alive Naegi" Thought Byakuya
-Back at the storehouse-
"Well that was fun for me, maybe not for you, I don't know I'm just guessing cause you're quiet. Anyway Harley finish things up from here. Oh and kid say hello to the big bat for me" Said Joker as she left with a smile on her face. Harley activated the bomb and was about to leave...
"You're just going to leave me hanging here" Joked Robin, Mukuro couldn't help but smile in Makoto humor in this tense moment...
"You want something else from me now Bird brain"
"That's the spirit and in fact yes"
"And why should I?"
"What would you like?
"Just tell me how you plan to survive"
"The one benefit in being trapped in the same basement is that I found a couple of ways to escape, still I might have a fighting chance if I wasn't hanging here" At that point Harley decided to let Robin down from the meat hook...
"That's all the help you're getting... good luck" Harley then exited the house with the door locking behind her...
"She's really not all that bad...well now I have to come up with a miracle" As Robin said that the bomb was flashing showing that he had only a minute left. "Something tells me that's Joker doing, well I guess there's only one thing I can do and I could use that miracle by now"
-Meanwhile outside the house-
Batman and Kyoko managed to get to the location and stopped the a few feet away from the storehouse...
"He's right inside we have to hurry" Said Batman
"Let's not just bust in remember that Makoto is with dangerous criminals"
"I know Kirigiri but we can-"
KABOOM!
In an instant the house was blew up with a force strong enough to blow back Batman and Kyoko. They both recovered and looked in horror at the destroyed house. "Naegi!" they both cried as they rushed into the ruble to search for any sign of Makoto. It would take a few minutes until Byakuya found Makoto body, Byakuya was still for of dread and pleaded for Makoto to open his eyes...
"YOU HANG IN THERE NAEGI! DON'T YOU DIE ON ME!" Cried Byakuya, he then looked up in the sky and pleaded. "Dear God I'm the one who put this little guy in harm's way. I beg of you to take me instead, take me god I beg you!"
"Geez Togami-Kun are you going to kiss me right now" Joked Makoto
"NAEGI!" Gasped Byakuya who dropped Makoto and picked his head back up "Listen you tell anyone about this and I will pry your hinter open with a crowbar and drop a grenade in your mud marker"
"Hey! Kirigiri-San I think Togami-San is in love with me, it's for real!" Kyoko couldn't help but laugh, Byakuya tried to strangle Makoto only to be stopped by Kyoko. In the distance Junko and the other members of Ultimate Despair were spying on the scene...
"I can't believe Ikusaba-Chan let that Robin go and to find out it was Makoto Naegi of all people" Said Teruteru
"Ikusaba is a traitor Enoshima-Sama we should punish her" Suggested Peko
"And we should go there and finish all three of them" Said Fuyuhiko
"Especially that Togami son of a bitch" Hissed Kazuichi
"Now we won't do such thing" Said Joker "The fact that both Batman and Robin are Togami and Naegi makes it better for us, and the fact that Naegi is alive is better news. Besides I wasn't actually going to kill him, I just wanted to see where Mukuro loyalty lies and now I got my answer"
"Which is?"
"With Mukuro love for Naegi it will prove easier to control her, she will still answer to me and at the same time she will do anything to keep Naegi alive"
"Which will help our plan come to fruition" Added Gunham
"Thanks right so for now let's leave them alone for a while we got bigger things to do" Said Junko as they walked away from the scene to continue their plan to make the world despair.
-At the Batcave-
Aloysius was treating Makoto's injuries. Makoto had two broken ribs and suffered cuts, bruises, and burns around his body. Some cuts would leave some faint scarring especially his cut from Peko...
"Sadly you won't ever take off a shirt without someone asking about your scars" Said Aloysius "But to be honest I'm surprised you survived all of that"
"You must have really ticked them off" Added Byakuya
"You didn't go around and insult them did you?" Asked Kyoko
"Well I would be lying if I wasn't joking around a bit" Admitted Makoto
"I fear that Byakuya is rubbing off you a little or you been getting too comfy with the hero role"
"The worst part is those criminals have henchmen with them"
"Yet it appears that Harley Quinn isn't as devoted to Joker as she should be"
"Which mean we might have an unlikely ally"
"Still both of them showed that they are the real deal and we are not prepared for them"
"We are going to have to step up our training for a while"
"Not only that but you'll need an extra pair of hands" Said Aloysius "And may I recommend Miss Kirigiri"
"Are you serious?"
"Yeah that would be great Kirigiri-San would become a great help"
"I appreciate it but I'm not in to wearing costumes"
"Come on Kirigiri-San We both know that you have the skills we need to become a greater force"
"At least consider it" Kyoko sighed
"I guess I'll have to agree then, since someone needs to be looking after the both of you" Said Kyoko
"Then it's settled" Added Byakuya
"We are going to need a bigger cave" Said Aloysius
"No you will not! This place is humungous!" Said Makoto causing some laughs
-Two Weeks Later-
And so Makoto got back on the streets as Robin although still having two broken ribs. He would look after Towa City for both Byakuya and Kyoko as they both focus on Tokyo. Robin was on one of the rooftops as he noticed someone was behind him, only for it to be Harley Quinn...
"It's you I never actually got to thank you for what you done for me"
"I stuck my neck just for that stunt alone"
"And I appreciate it, that's why I'm not going after you...for now" Mukuro just smiled
"That will only happen in your dreams"
"By the way you never told me what I could do to repay you" Mukuro chuckled
"You don't have to give me anything... instead...let me give you something" Mukuro paused and then she panted a kiss on Robin's cheek causing Robin to blush but not as much as Harley. "See you later bird brain" Harley then ran across the rooftops out of Robin's sight...
"Maybe I am very lucky" Robin then ran across the rooftops going back to stopping crime.
THE END