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A/N: This is another scene I was working on for Tales of the Gate Riders before I gave up on the story. It's basically a sequel to 'Under the Red X' idea I showed early on in this fic, so I suggest to read that first.
Gotham City. Home to criminals of every kind, ranging from simple thieves to psychotic criminal masterminds, such as the Joker, the Penguin, or Poison Ivy. In one of the empty alleyways was the golden Gate Rider named Maru, who waited patiently for a certain black bat to arrive. His back was laid back against he brick wall, and his arms were crossed over his chest as he waited.
The wait was worth it as Maru saw a familiar figure wearing a black cowl over his body, and the Gate Rider removed his back from the brick wall, standing in the center of the alley. "Well, it took you long enough to show up, Batman, " Maru told the figure, now identified as Batman.
The famous Dark Knight of Gotham stepped closer to Maru. "I was busy with the Joker," Batman explained. "What do you need?"
Maru looked at Batman. "I need you to do some detective work for me," he said.
Batman could only raised a curious eye brow at that request. "Who is it?" Batman simply asked.
"Red-X," Maru replied.
After that name was spoken, Batman just stared at Maru for a moment before saying, "What do you want?"
"I want you find out if Red-X ever been in contact Ras Al-Ghul. Find any evidence that connects them." Maru paused. "Bring Question to help you as well."
"Why not tell the Titans?"
"Robin has a history with Red-X," was Maru's response. "He might take it personally and try to keep an eye on me."
The Dark Knight, the detective he was, knew where this going. "So you want me to do this for you," Batman deduced.
"Of course," Maru smiled under his helmet. "So are you going to do it?"
Batman nodded. "I'll see what I can do. Anything else?"
The golden-armored Gate Rider pondered a bit before it came to his head. "Oh yeah! If you ever see her, tell Hawk Girl I'm sorry about ruining her mace."
Batman's right eye twitched a bit at the memory. "I'll tell her."
"Thanks," Maru said.
With that, the two went their separate ways, one heading back to Jump City, while the other left for the Justice League's Watchtower. Unaware to the two, the familiar figure of Red-X was watching them from above, on top a nearby rooftop.
A/N: And that's it! Please leave your comments in the reviews, and if you have any criticism, please let it be constructive! Now, this story is up for adoption. Please send me a PM or an e-mail to let me know if you're interested. Thank you.
Raika out!