Drakonslayer21: And HOW would the series be altered by Dick being in that world? Seriously, tell me how.
chimera629: Er... what?
acw28: Don't worry, something will happen.
Scattershot98: Maybe.
Here are a few reviews answered by Ghost:
Shadow Joestar: Yep, hope you'll get a kick out of this next chapter.
Acw28: okay, who told you? Who leaked that? *looks into sea of reviewers*. Bob, was it you?
Omaribacache316: yeah, we like this pairing too.
Scattershot98: With Waylon, it's not an accident. It's his actual genetics. Not something that's easily fixed.
Co-Writter: GhostKaiser23
Disclaimer: We do not own Batman
Author's Notes:
Well, time for some real fun. I am sure you can all guess what's going on from last chapter and this chapters title.
Batman: A Different Path
Chapter 15: Worlds Finest Part 1
Dick sighed as he arrived at school the next day. It was going to be difficult today since he had fought "Killer Croc" only a few days ago...and he had a test today. Yeah, you could see which he would prefer doing today
"Hey Dick." A familiar voice, Barbara, called as she saw her young friend walking in
"Huh? Oh, hey, Barbara." Dick responded as they walked together. "You okay?"
"Yes." She nodded with a smile "I got a new neighbor."
"Oh yeah? A nice one?" Dick asked
"Uh-huh. Clark Kent with his cousin, Kara." Barbara answered
"... You've gone red." Dick blinked
"I-I have? I didn't notice." Barbara answered
"... Are you wearing makeup?" Dick frowned in concentration, Barbara never wearing much make up. But she was wearing a lot of blush, pink lipstick and lip gloss and blue eye shadow
"I...Well...Maybe just a smidge." Barbara answered
"Why?" Dick asked in confusion
"No reason...Sometimes I just...Like to." Barbara answered, trying to dodge the question "Come on, you'll be late for class."
"Hey!" Dick followed and groaned
*with Bruce*
Bruce was working in his office, keeping track on Pamela's and Victor's progress and also keeping the PR people happy. Harley was currently helping Pamela's research into 'curing' her poison kiss, Harley still under 'house arrest' and police watch. Alfred was having his hands full with Harley living in the house; her crazy outbursts were annoying enough to deal with but luckily she was also very helpful
"I hope everyone's doing fine." Bruce whispered to himself, thinking of his "Bat-Family"... Dick chose that name. Soon, Bruce's buzzer sounded, grabbing his attention "Yes, Ms Sparks." Bruce spoke
"Good morning, Mr Wayne. I've brought in today's agenda." The voice responded
"Bring it in please." He answered
"Yes sir." The voice responded
Soon a bold man with cold blue eyes, wearing a fancy black business suit walked in with a grin "Bruce!" The man smiled charismatically like he was speaking to an old friend
"Lex." Bruce nodded, the two shaking hands "Good to see you again."
"How're you doing? I've seen the news about your hiring Ms Isley and Mr Fries." Lex spoke
"I am doing fine." Bruce nodded "The two just needed help, and no one was giving them that."
Lex chuckled simply. "You ARE a Bleeding Heart, Bruce."
"Gotham is my home; I want it to be healthy again." Bruce nodded with a smile
"I can respect that." Lex answered. "And have you considered my proposal, merging our companies together?"
"Yes Lex, and the answer is no." Bruce shook his head "I am not interested in Wayne Enterprise becoming even remotely connected to weapons."
"Well...I guess you're playing it safe. Your own biochemistry section and even owning the newspapers." Lex answered
"What's that supposed to mean, Lex?" Bruce inquired.
"I'm just saying: your conglomerate owns various subsections. I didn't mean that you change the facts." Lex answered
"I've NEVER interfered with the truth of The Gotham Gazette, Lex. Nor the Daily Planet." Bruce answered "All I do is fund them."
"I suppose." Lex sighed. "Care to show a visitor around?"
"I guess." Bruce nodded "Ms Sparks, hold my calls. I'll be escorting Mr Luthor around."
"Yes, Mr Wayne." The voice answered "We have a reporter visiting as well, Mr Wayne."
"Is it, Ms Vale?" Bruce asked, using the intercom.
"No sir, Mr Kent from the Daily Planet." the assistant said
"Ah, an employee." Lex chuckled
"Thank you, Ms Sparks." Bruce answered. "Let's take that tour, Lex."
Lex nodded, the two leaving
*With Pamela*
Pamela was currently having a rest from her work; she was working really hard to make a new bio-fuel, as well as her side project of removing her killer kiss. She sighed gently to herself and rubbed her eyes. Though she thought that Harley's blood could be synthesized... It was finding the right combination that wouldn't kill Bruce or herself that was the problem
"Heeey Red!" Harley smiled as she skipped inside, Alfred and a police officer outside the room
"Harley. What're you doing here?" Pamela asked as she looked at her shared lover and friend.
"I wanted to visit." Harley smiled "So Alfie and Mr Bollocks came with me!"
"It's Detective Harvey Bullock!" The larger man snapped
Pamela chuckled lightly and rubbed her temples gently "I'm glad to see you." she said gently
"... What's wrong Red?" Harley frowned as she sat next to her; resting her head on Pamela's shoulder and looking up at her like a cute kitten
"I can't figure out this serum." Pamela sighed and patted Harley's head
"Why?" She asked, nuzzling into her neck
"If I'm not careful...It'd kill either me or Bruce. I don't want that." Pamela frowned
"Why?" Harley asked innocently
"Didn't you hear me? If I get this dosage wrong it can KILL." Pamela answered
"Why would it kill?" Harley said, clearly serious now
"The chemicals that are in your blood, the system I'll have to use to alter its composition...It...It's..." Pamela answered, feeling worse
"It's what?" Harley smiled "Toxic?" She asked, kissing Pamela passionately
"Hmm?" Pamela's eyes widened as she felt Harley's lips on hers
"Hey err..." Detective Bullock looked away awkwardly. "Is... Is that normal for them?"
"Yes." Alfred nodded
"Well?" Harley asked as they broke the kiss
"... Basically." Pamela sighed, although she had clearly calmed down and was smiling
"You good?" Harley asked
"Yes." Pamela nodded, the kiss having calmed her down
"Now, what're you gonna do?" Harley asked
"I am sure I can work out how to do this." She nodded
"Atta girl!" Harley smiled and cheered "Come on, let's do this!" She grinned, grabbing Pamela's hands and dragging her away "Yay! Science!" Harley called out
"Hey, wait a minute!" Detective Bullock called out
"Just leave them to it Detective." Alfred sighed "Watch and let them work."
"Alright...But ANY funny stuff, no pun intended, she heads back to the house." Bullock answered
*Elsewhere*
Kara Kent was nervous as she walked into Gotham Academy 'Alright, Kara...Breath...it...it'll be okay.' She thought 'You can do this. It is only for a few weeks.' As she walked through the doors to Gotham Academy, walking through the halls to find the principal's office. From there it was a blur until she was in her class
"Ah, good morning everyone. We've got a new student who'll be with us for a few weeks." The teacher spoke
"May I introduce, Kara Kent. She is an exchange student from Metropolis for a month."
"H-Hello." Kara waved gently, not seeing the classroom but as she looked up she gasped as she saw a familiar red head "B-Barbara?" Kara blinked
"Hey, Kara." Barbara waved back... And Kara tackled Barbara, hugging her
"OOF!" Barbara exclaimed as she felt Kara hugging her tightly
"You're here to?!" Kara smiled, holding the red head tightly but if you looked close you could see she was holding back
"Y-Yeah. I'm here too." Barbara answered. Kara grinned happily at her, not pulling back as neither noticed they were hugging each other
"Excuse me, Ms Kent...Will you please release Ms Gordon?" The teacher asked
"Huh?" Kara blinked as she noticed the situation. The class were looking at Kara and Barbara hugging and even gulped lightly seeing them. "O-Oh...S-Sorry Miss." She backed up, looking around nervously
"Now, why don't you tell us about yourself?" The teacher asked
"I... I'm Kara Kent. I am originally from Smallville, I lived on a farm and helped my aunt and uncle. I then moved to Metropolis to live with my cousin, Clark, who works for the Daily Planet. He then had to come here for a month for a story." Kara mumbled under her breath, looking down shyly
"Wow, that's quite a story." The teacher smiled, being one of the only ones to hear Kara speak. "Well, since you're good friends with Ms Gordon, you can sit beside her."
"Okay!" she smiled happily, sitting down. Barbara raised a thumbs up and gave a subtle smile to her "friend". Kara returned the thumbs up, laughing awkwardly
"Now, let's get to our Algebra lesson." The teacher answered
Dick was silent, sat at the back of the class and looking at the interaction between the red head and blonde 'Are...they friends? No...No that's not it.' Dick thought to himself. They seemed close, like Pamela and Harley. Or...Maybe more so? He didn't know yet.
*at Wayne Enterprise*
"And here we are: the Technology section of the Enterprises." Bruce spoke
"Very impressive." Lex nodded
"It's going strong at the minute." Bruce answered. That was when another black haired man, wearing glasses, walked around the corner
"Ah, looks like someone else aside from me is here." Lex answered
"Mr Kent." Bruce nodded
"Ah, Mr Wayne. I'm sorry if I'm intruding." Mr Kent responded
"It is fine." Bruce nodded
"Hello, Mr Kent." Lex added.
"Ah, Mr Luthor." Clark answered "It is good to see you." Clark said, shaking his hand
"Yes, it is. I hope you're going to show some good PR." Lex joked
"I am doing a report on the cities mysterious 'Bat Man'." Clark informed
"You're doing a report on this city's vigilante?" Lex asked
"Exactly." Clark nodded
"So what is your opinion on him?" Bruce asked
"For right now, neutral." Clark commented "I like what he is trying to do but I do not agree with his methods. Same with him using children with his assignments 'Batgirl' or 'Robin'."
"Huh...A vigilante using children...I can't believe he's still working." Lex answered
"Mr Wayne. Any opinions?" Clark asked
"While I do disagree with him endangering that young boy and that teenage girl, I must assume they are family, if they wish to fight alongside him then as long as he is training them correctly I can fully support Robin and Batgirl saving lives." Bruce explained tactfully "Although I do hope they are able to live normal lives as well. As for The Batman? I wish he had been there when I was a child."
"Hmm...Well, I guess if that's you think." Clark nodded, making the notes and he clearly didn't mind that opinion
"Now, if that's everything, Mr Kent?" Bruce asked gently
"Well, a secondary report about yours and Mr Luthor meeting wouldn't hurt." Clark laughed awkwardly
"Well, there's not much to tell." Bruce answered
"Still." Clark smiled
*With Freeze*
Mr Freeze was coming back from his break; he was working as best as he could with his fellow scientists and he was actually getting close! So... SO close!
He and his team where 70% of the way to the cure!
As a team, bouncing ideas off each other, allowed for progress to be faster and their ideas to form easier. They were getting breakthrough after breakthrough! At their current pace they estimated the cure would be finished by March of next year! "Dr Fries, are you ready to get back to work?" One of the fellow scientists asked respectfully.
"Yes I am Charles, yes I am." Victor nodded with a smile. Charles and the others gave a quick nod and headed back to their stations, Victor went to his own station where he saw a picture of him and Nora together...He shed a single joyful tear as he remembered that time. He swore, once more, to free her from her fate
The scientists were working diligently and bouncing their ideas and formulae around. This was a well-oiled team who were going to help change the world with their cure
*Time Skip*
Bruce had finished giving Lex the tour around the Enterprises, meaning he was going back to Lex Corp in Metropolis. "No hard feelings I hope Lex." Bruce nodded, shaking his hand
"No, Bruce. No hard feelings." Lex answered, reciprocating the handshake but you could see a small gleam in his eye
"Safe travels back to Metropolis." Bruce answered as Lex left for his limo.
"I was thinking of staying for a few days." Lex commentated with a smile, closing the door to his limo "I will see you around Bruce." He waved, his driver Mercy getting into the front and driving off
*In the limo*
"Was the merger successful, Master Luthor?" Mercy Grey, Lex's bodyguard, asked without taking her eyes off the road.
"No, it was a failure." Lex answered, annoyed at the answer. He was clearly very, VERY angry "Damn. That fool Wayne can't see progress if it was dressed up as a tart at a public gala." Luthor answered "I would have payed ANY amount of money he had wanted! The fool would never have to work again!"
"Perhaps he will see the error of his ways in time." Mercy answered as she made a left turn to go out of Gotham.
"Mercy, take me to a hotel." Lex ordered
"Of course, Mr Luthor." Mercy nodded, going to a local four star hotel
"I need to use this time out of Metropolis to prepare for dealing with 'Big Blue'." Lex frowned
"Of course, Sir." Mercy nodded as she stopped the car and went to get her master out. Lex emerged from the limo, brushing himself off. Walking into the hotel he BOUGHT the place and went right to the penthouse
"Hello, Mr Luthor." The people working there spoke respectfully and bowed to him. He simply ignored them, soon entering the penthouse and sitting down
"Hmm..." Luthor sighed and began to ponder how to retaliate this insubordination against Bruce. As well as his mortal enemy...
Superman
How could he get rid of these two pests?
One who was keeping him from controlling one of the biggest companies in the world... And the other who is stopping him from twisting the world into his plaything
"How can I kill these two birds with one stone?" He asked himself
"Perhaps I can be of assistance." A dark voice said from the darkness of the room
"Huh? Who's there?" Lex asked as he stood up to get a gun and looked to the darkness of the room. There, he saw two figures surrounded by a small gang of black clothed people wearing hoods and cloth masks.
The woman looked to have tanned skin, shoulder length brown hair and eyes, wearing silver edged black body armour with a sword and gun on hand. In front of her was an older looking man, grey hair with white streaks, green eyes, wearing black body armour with silver edges and covered in a green cloak with gold trim.
"And who're you?" Lex asked, seeing he was outnumbered
"We are the League of Shadows." The man said simply "And I? I am Ra's Al Ghoul."