I don't know English, so this story is going through a translator, I apologize for any mistakes, I'm putting this story through a review and even so, I think there will still be some mistakes, I hope you have a good read.

Batman

I Am Vengeance! I Am The Night! I Am Batman!

Chapter 1

Origins

In these dark days; Gotham City was not always like this, of course it had its ups and downs regarding the evils that plague any city, but in recent years this city that everyone loves and hates at the same time, has beeneveAt its peak, crime was down, the neediest were being cared for and evils were being fought, many were getting better chances in life and those who couldn't; there were those who were willing to ensure this; for the first time, everyone in the city saw how good peace was for people's happiness, the city's economy and the population's well-being, even though Gotham is a group of islands; they live surrounded by good rain for much of the year and the winters practically paralyzed the city, but this did not prevent social and economic achievements from being achieved; all these works guided by a couple; the most prominent couple in Gotham City: Thomas and Martha Wayne, the Angels of Gotham who never let their immense wealth deviate from who they were and thus providing for those most in need and setting an example for the richest in Gotham who followed the examples of the Wayne Couple.

Both, the beacon of hope for Gotham, that things would be better for the city and that they are better for the city, many would say that they were a facade and in fact did not love each other and kept up appearances, that they, like any other couple, had problems and that their charity was nothing more than promoting the image of a charitable family that cared for others; but, they are one of the few signs that there was hope for the world, but, then a great tragedy that befell this city; the Wayne Couple were murdered; the stunned world mourned the loss of the Angels of Gotham who had done so much for their city and the world, who would murder them? Anger and indignation arose, answers were demanded; everyone wanted justice, police officers willing to shoot to kill, but, no one more than the Wayne Couple's son: Bruce Wayne who was beside his parents and saw them being murdered; the world was moved by the couple's fifteen-year-old son; it was a dark and sad day, that June 26, 1999; After the wake, messages of solidarity from everyone were delivered to Bruce Wayne and he accepted them all; but now it is time for the reading of the couple's will, which is about to happen; everyone wanted to know what a document would do with the future of the company and the family.

Everyone who should have been in that luxurious meeting room was there, but it wasn't for a lucrative business meeting, but rather to hear the last will of one of the strongest men, if not the strongest in that company. No, he didn't run the business of that company, he was just a doctor dedicated to helping the people of that city; a doctor and also an intelligent person who dedicated himself to improving the practice of medicine for the whole world, helping all social classes; leaving no one helpless. His wife, who died with her husband, dedicated herself to social programs to help those most in need. They were the angels of the city, an example that in the midst of the violence and corruption of the city, there was still a bright spot of light for everyone to look at and embrace. But they were murdered and this is certainly the beginning of dark days and no one had a bright spot to look at:

- Ladies; gentlemen; we can begin! – said the lawyer responsible for the will, Erick Becker; the Wayne Family's completely trusted lawyer; he cleared his throat - Ask them to let me finish reading, it's important that we listen to the end!

Everyone present seemed to agree, but the fact that wealthy and educated people from the highest society were present meant they would not stoop to complain.

There was a clear official reading of the will, which stated what Thomas Wayne wanted to say to everyone, about the city, about the company and about the colleagues who worked with him in the company, in the hospital and around the city, of course, stating that his son is the heir and should take over the company when they reach adulthood, so only a few mentioned by Erick Becker remained for a more private reading of the will; Becker then played the CD that was in a recorder:

- This is the last and final will, witnessed by the late Thomas Wayne! - said the lawyer in the audio - Attorney Erick Becker as the official executor of the Wayne Family, Lucius Fox, Alfred Pennyworth, Leslie Thompkins acting in a testimonial capacity, we now move on to the voice of Thomas Wayne!

Here is a pause:

- "In the event of my death, I Thomas Paul Wayne, of sound mind and body, declare that all of my possessions will go to my wife: Martha Elisabeth Wayne and if in the unfortunate event; my wife should pass away; all that is mine and also my wife's, all of our possessions, will pass to my son: Bruce Wayne"!

- "Bruce…. I ask that you honor the legacy of the Wayne Family. And dedicate yourself to the betterment of Gotham City, its institutions, and its citizens"! – continued the audio – "Please…. Be strong. You are young, but you are destined for great things… Do your best with the opportunities that arise! Use them to give back to this city that has given us so much to change the lives of millions of people…"!

- "Don't waste this wealth…. Please don't waste it all on fast cars, expensive clothes and the pursuit of a destructive lifestyle…."!

- "Invest in Gotham! Treat the people like your family! Take care of them and use this money to protect them from forces beyond their control"! – Thomas continued in the audio – "My greatest regret is that I will not see you grow up to become the good man I know you will be, and finally…. My son; I ask that you never abandon your faith in this city and leave it to its fate"!

- "We live in dark days… And there are undoubtedly more to come… but it is the great and good men who defend Gotham when others turn and run"!

A pause in the audio:

"In death, I will love you forever; your father: Thomas"!

And so Attorney Becker had paused the reader:

- These are Thomas Wayne's words to his son! - said Erick Becker - Now we can start the technical parts!

The technical parts were said, such as at first, Lucius Fox, a friend of Thomas Wayne within the company would take care of the affairs of Wayne Enterprises until he passed the command of the company to Bruce Wayne; Alfred Pennyworth and his wife, Dr. Leslie Thompkins would have the guardianship of the Wayne Heir; Bruce should be aware of what happens in the company and Mr. Fox would be the channel with the board; other details were the delivery of letters with personal words from Thomas and Martha Wayne to those closest to them:

- So, we can conclude the reading of the will! – said lawyer Becker.

People left the room, Bruce stood next to his butler and friend Alfred; also Lucius Fox and Dr. Leslie Thompkins; Bruce holding the envelope he would receive as if he were holding his most precious possession, he understood, he knew his father would do it; not that he warned him, but, because, deep down he knew what would happen; when all the legal details were settled, Bruce was sure that the company was in good hands and that Mr. Fox would continue the work of his father and mother, Bruce was in his limousine when he remembered receiving the letter from his mother, he took it out of his pocket and began to read it:

- "My dear son Bruce"!– the letter began – "I know you are reading this, it means I am dead, it means I have joined your father and I do this happily knowing that I know you have become a great man just like your father!" I know that nothing I write will ease the pain in your heart; this pain you are feeling will not go away, my son, but you can put it deep in your heart; do not drown in this pain; I want you to live, be happy, build a family and you will realize that any pain will be left aside when you find the greatest happiness: Loving someone and having your own children!" "I believe you will be able to move forward, my dear, do not hold on too much to the past and do not live in pain; live truly and find joy!" "I love you, my son: Martha!"

Bruce couldn't help but shed tears for his mother; for his parents; there it was in each of those words showing how great he could be and that he would be happy, but at the moment he didn't feel great or happy, he felt as if he had fallen into a great darkness and had no one to pull him out of there, when his father pulled him out of the well while the bats scared him, but that was two years ago and now, at fourteen, he didn't know which way to go, which path to follow? His fear of bats was still clinging tightly to his soul. Would this pain ever go away? Would he be able to put this pain that was deep in his soul and fulfill his parents' wishes? Maybe not now, but he was sure that he would reach the expectations his parents had for him.

Thus a new routine began in his life. He would stop to think in the coming years that after his parents' death, he was functioning like a robot on automatic. Bruce began training in various types of fighting over the years; he did not focus on one, but on several fighting styles, training every day. In addition to being extremely intelligent and always staying on top of his classes, of course the other students who wanted to intimidate him could not, because he was Bruce Wayne and everyone knew he had knowledge of several martial arts. He had no friends and frankly, he liked it, so he had no distractions and could focus on his studies and training. Initially he did this so he would no longer feel helpless like he did when his parents died. The guilt of knowing that he could have done something tormented him, even with those close to him saying that he could not have done anything differently and perhaps it would have brought an even worse result.

This was the case for several years, training and studying, which made him stand out to teachers and also to the paparazzi who wanted the image of the Wayne Heir; then, after three years, he entered university at the age of seventeen; he entered Gotham University in 2002; where his father studied medicine; deciding to study business administration and soon stood out as an intelligent mind, being the first in the class, in addition to that in his free time he studied other subjects that interested him; such as; information systems, chemistry, biology and among other subjects, but, this was only for himself where he could take the tests for these subjects, where they would not give him a grade or a degree in these subjects, his real training was business administration and he graduated in 2006 as valedictorian of the class, at the top of the twenty-one years of age; with the best grades, in these years of university, he made friends, colleagues with whom he would do business in the future, he loved; he was rejected., felt pleasure; he really learned how to conquer women; he could not complain about those years, it was in those years that he discovered that he would use his knowledge of fighting to prevent others from suffering like he did, he would be a shadow vigilante, he would ensure that real criminals were brought to justice; he would dedicate himself to eradicating the worst in the city he loved, but for that he needed more training, more knowledge, to strengthen his mind and body; so, when he graduated at twenty-one, he went out into the world; he told everyone that he was going to travel to see the world and that in view of the horror and tragedy he had seen, it was time to experience the beauty of this world.

He traveled,yetIn 2006, keeping his name and thus assuring everyone that he was alive, he sent letters and photos of his travels, but at night, he changed his name, disguised himself and dedicated himself to getting to know the underworld where crime and evil reign; participating in street fights, he faced those who proclaimed themselves the best fighters, he won or lost, getting used to the pain, to hitting hard, to feeling the adrenaline of combat, learning from everyone he faced; to be ready for any fighting style he faced; he delved obsessively into getting to know the world of crime; he did this for a year and it was in that same year that he met Ted Grant, professional boxer, world champion, Olympic medalist and owner of a gym in Chicago, there he learned to be fast, to read his opponent's movements and became stronger, but it was also there that Bruce could use his name without any problems; I knew that Ted would always be completely trustworthy, even with his gray hair he still had strength, endurance and speed and seemed dedicated to learning other combat styles.

That's how Bruce revealed his greatest ambition, what he wanted to do and that's how he learned about the Wildcat mantle and everything made sense about his quick trust in Ted Grant, he did what Bruce was planning to do; since then, Bruce started to trust his instincts more; Bruce met his son Ted Jr., his son from a one-night stand, Tom Bronson who didn't seem to resent his father's absence, but had no problem relating to his half-brother and he also got to know his goddaughter, Yolanda Montez. Bruce met all of them and trained with them, but then he had to leave and a month later he met Giovanni Zatara and his daughter Zatanna Zatara; Giovanni, the Master of Escapism and a world-famous magician and his daughter his age who was learning from him; Soon Bruce learned some escapist tricks from his father and daughter and soon understood that magic is real in this world, both Giovanni and Zatanna were famous magicians who entertained the public, but at the same time, they dedicated themselves to ending anything evil related to the supernatural; that's how Bruce in one of these cases met John Constantine who since he was eighteen, doing three years of profession had dedicated himself to fighting the dark, so much so that he already had the name Hellblazer.

A year ended and Bruce said goodbye to the Zatara Family and then he went to China; willing to learn from the greatest masters; heading to a Shaolin Temple in the interior of China, isolated from almost everything where he dedicated himself to learning the arts of Tai Chi Chuan; he learned to refine his fighting style, learned to control his anger, his hatred; he dedicated himself to this internal art and also learned the Lun Tien Thuen style (The Fist of the Dragon of the Well), the external art, he did this for a year, absorbing the knowledge like a sponge.

Of course, whenever possible, during these two years of training, he still kept in touch with Lucius Fox to listen to his advice and give suggestions and even make decisions to manage his family's company; when his training ended in China, Bruce left for Japan; he wanted to find a master for ninja training; his master knew about his intentions and supported him, so he recommended training in Japan; ninja training with a true master, traveling to the Mie province where in the past was the Iga province.,existed andthewhere you can find a clan temple; or they found him and knew beforehand that he would come for training; descendants of Hattori Hanzo; Bruce trained with them for another year of dedication, sweat, and many injuries and then he finished the training and felt ready to return home; he began his journey back.

In early 2009, at the age of twenty-four and with his training completed, he traveled to Tibet, passing through the provincial capital: Lhasa. Before continuing his journey, he had a plan and wanted to put it into action. This last year of training did not allow him to get in touch with Mr. Fox, Alfred and his family, but they knew that ifupassport was renewed that year in Japan, but he would get in touch when he was about to arrive home, but he couldn't help but worry about what happened during this absence he was forced to, at the moment, he could only worry about these issues when he got home, now, unable to resist, he tried to watch the city's nightlife, he wasn't surprised to see that it was no different from any other city, drugs, prostitution, crimes, police sometimes efficient and inefficient. The decadence of the world for all to see, but some choosing not to see.

But, he saw and did not like what he was seeing, in fact, Bruce was really surprised by what he was seeing, that for a moment he could not believe it, but, there were men in front of him, so they seemed from afar, dressed in black clothes, black combat equipment, holding katanas and were advancing towards a woman that he could clearly see, given the shape of her body even though she was wearing black combat equipment, she who seemed to be injured, bleeding and holding a katana in an attempt to protect herself, Bruce could see that it was a futile attempt, but, he could not help but admire her will to survive or she had one last trick to try to escape or manage to kill them all; of course Bruce decidedwatch, he doesn't have all the information about what's going on, he's about to go home, he didn't want to take any risks.

The fact is that Bruce doesn't need to do anything, after all, other men, dressed in black and with ninja equipment appeared to protect the woman; with brutal efficiency, they managed to kill all the enemies and attend to the injured woman; Bruce is focused on the fight that was almost enough to avoid being killed by a blow from one of the ninjas who would have hit him in the took out his katana that he had won from the Hanzo Clan andHe began to defend himself against the ninjas who attacked him and his companions who appeared, Bruce, to show that he has no intention of conflict, set out to hurt the ninjas; for the first time, he is in real combat fighting several enemies at the same time; this is what he trained for and now he is showing the results of his hard work, but unfortunately, he ended up injured and this took him out of concentration, a mistake that he could not let happen, he was disarmed and taken in front of the woman, Bruce realized that she is the one who commands those ninjas:

Bruce! - said the woman to Bruce's surprise, he can't see her face, covered, but he thinks he recognizes the voice, the woman takes off the hood and the cloth that covers her face:

- Talia! - Bruce exclaimed.

Bruceit was leftsurprised by what he was seeing, a figure from his past, an intimate figure from his past, whom he loved in every possible way; he paid no attention to his surroundings and with a blow to hisyour headhe had gone to the knockout, Darkness took over Bruce and for a moment he just stayed in his memories of when he met Talia, his first year of college; he had met Talia who had transferred to the university, they met and soon she was among his friends, Bruce didn't know it, but, there was something that attracted him to her and once she had confessed the same attraction, Bruce took it easy and in two months they were dating and the following months were the best of his life and then a year was over and Talia was transferred back home, to London, it was at that moment when Bruce thought about giving up his plans to follow a normal life with Talia, but, when they said goodbye, she had convinced him to never give up on bringing justice to this world, she agreed with him, she believed in him, she knew about his plans and supported him.

Bruce opened his eyes and realized he was in a bed, he soon began to use his other senses, his hearing to hear anything that could identify where he was; his smell to smell anything significant, but he wasn't getting any indication that could help him, so he decided to open his eyes and there she was, sitting in front of him watching over him, Talia, she smiled when she saw him awake:

- It's been a long time, my dear! – said Talia:

- Yes. - Bruce confirmed - It was a surprise, Talia. I wasn't expecting to find you injured and with your life at risk.

- Fate has these most unexpected moments, my dear. - Talia said with a small laugh:

- Can I know about your situation? - Bruce asked:

- Let's just say that my father is a man of many resources, more than he imagines and more than he shows. - Talia replied:

- That makes a lot of enemies. - Bruce said:

- My name is Talia Al Ghul; I am the daughter of Ra's Al Ghul, the leader of the League of Shadows! – said Talia:

- So Talia Heady is fake? – Bruce asked:

- It is true as I use it for those who do not know what a father does! - Talia replied - The league emerged thousands of years ago when man's ambition and greed made him desire the known world, empires and kingdoms arose and when they desired the world, passing over the innocent without any consideration; a society was formed to act in the shadows, to tear down the pillars that always supported emperors and kings until their kingdoms and empires fell completely, we were trained in body and mind to be the best; when a scale tipped too much, we were there to balance things! There was a time when the league fell into decline and at that time my father took over and it was the moment when he discovered something that kept him alive for a long time to plan and execute the league's designs!

Talia took a bottle out of her pocket and removed its lid, placing the small table next to the bed and then taking a knife and quickly grabbing Bruce's hand and making a cut on it; Bruce of course hissed in pain looking very suspiciously at Talia who just smiled and then wet her fingers and passed it over the wound and as if by magic the cut had healed instantly to Bruce's surprise and it was especially when Talia cleaned the wound site and there was nothing, not even a scar:

- The Lazarus Pit, a mystical water source capable of curing all types of injuries and illnesses! Including aging! – explained Talia – In my father's research, he even stipulates that the waters of the well can resurrect the dead!

- Amazing! – Bruce said, admiring the site of the wound that no longer existed. He saw Talia closing the bottle and placing it on the table:

- This bottle is your beloved. - Talia said:

- Do you want me to join the League? - Bruce asked with a tone of affirmation, seeing the gift for what it is:

- A woman may wish for her beloved to be by her side. - Talia replied - After all, I need someone I trust by my side when it is my turn to command the League. Of course, I have many ways to invite you to be part of the League!

It was Talia's suggestive, sexy, and seductive tone that made Bruce understand what she else needed to be said when only Talia and Bruce stared at each other and in the next instant they were kissing, a desire of tongues with one trying to be superior to the other and a kiss full of lust, Bruce still remembers the good feeling of Talia's large breasts pressed against his chest and it seemed like it would always be a good feeling; "for old times' sake"; Bruce thought, and they went deeper. Bruce opened his eyes the next morning after hours of intense love and lust, the indescribable pleasure of being with Talia always excited him the next morning and that day was no different; Bruce realized he was in the room alone and understood that Talia did; the two of them are not meant to be; maybe in the distant future, but, not today and not now; Bruce saw that the vial with the water from the Lazarus Pit was still on the table; Bruce picked it up and put it away, he also realized that it was in his hotel room, as Talia knew, well, certainly some research and a lot of questions; Anyway, it's time for Bruce to go home, he has a lot to do.

Getting in touch with his butler, friend and mentor, Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce managed to meet him at a little or unused airport, Alfred was already waiting for him with his jet, as soon as Alfred recognizes Bruce he gives a smile of happiness, a smile that Bruce hasn't seen for a long time and that Alfred only puts on his face for his family:

- Master Wayne, you've been away for a long time! - said Alfred, smiling:

-Good to see you Alfred! – Bruce said smiling:

- You look very elegant! – said Alfred, a clear reference to Bruce's long hair and full beard, as well as the old clothes he was wearing and the katana that was on his back – Apart from the mud!

Bruce smiled even bigger and got into the jet followed by Alfred and then they were taking off, they were going back home:

- Are you going to stay in Gotham for a long time, sir? – asked Alfred after they took off:

- Yes! – Bruce replied – Gotham is my home and I will always return to it!

- I am curious about your adventures abroad, Master Bruce! – said Alfred; Bruce looked at his butler and friend, he took a deep breath and began to tell; he told everything, his travels and training, the people he met, he drank a glass of water to refresh his throat and then hesitated and began to tell what happened in Lhasa:

-What will you do now sir?- asked Alfred after hearing his protégé's story:

- I intend to show the people that Gotham does not belong to the corrupt and criminals! – Bruce replied:

- During the Crisis of '29, your great-grandfather almost bankrupted Wayne Enterprises trying to fight poverty! - said Alfred - He thought that the rich of Gotham would follow his example and try to save the city!

- Did they follow? – Bruce asked:

- In a way! – replied Alfred – For a while, but after the cold-blooded murder of his parents; he put the rich and powerful into action, more security for them and constantly demanding that the government improve the police, but I believe that there are forces that I do not see that prevent our security force from becoming better and less corrupt!

- To get out of apathy, people need dramatic examples! – said Bruce – I can't do it as Bruce Wayne; I, as Bruce Thomas Wayne, can only go so far; as a man, I am mortal, flesh and blood, I can be disfigured, destroyed, but, as a symbol….

Here Bruce paused weighing his words in what he will say next:

- As a symbol, I can be incorruptible, I can be eternal! – said Bruce finishing his thought:

- What symbol? – asked Alfred:

- Something…. elementary…. something terrifying! – Bruce replied:

- I suggest that since you are going to fight against the criminal underworld, that this symbol be a strong presence that will protect the people you love from reprisals! – said Alfred:

- Thinking about you, Alfred? – Bruce asked:

- Actually, sir, I'm thinking about my family! - Alfred replied, smiling - I must include your friends in that account too, sir!

Bruce could only smile at his old friend:

- The training is there, Master Wayne! – said Alfred – In a combat situation he will act with his survival instinct and in that case, don't be surprised if there are bodies on the ground throughout your fight; you can't turn off your survival instinct, Master Bruce, you need it to survive, to always be alert; you need it to always check until you are completely sure!

Both men remained silent, Bruce with his head down looking at his own hands and Alfred looking out the window at the landscape outside:

- How is your family? – Bruce asked:

- Leslie is now the head of the general surgery medical wing at Gotham General Hospital! – Alfred replied – Julia is still in England with the SAS and James is ready to do his residency, but he wants to do it at another hospital to avoid having his mother as his boss!

- Understandable! – said Bruce – Has he already chosen a hospital?

- Jonathan Wayne Memorial Hospital! – Alfred replied:

- My great-grandfather! – said Bruce:

- He made a difference! – said Alfred laughing along with Bruce:

- Did you tell anyone I'm back? – Bruce asked:

- I didn't calculate the impact of your return after a year without news! - replied Alfred - Especially after Mr. Earle tried to declare you dead!

- He did what? – Bruce asked:

- The correct word is "tried"! – said Alfred – I must remind you that you left very well-tied documents legally that only I can declarerare his death;He tries to take the company public and thus make you no longer the majority shareholder of the company, shares, which are worth a lot of money!

- I remember! – said Bruce – I'm glad I did that!

- Indeed, Master Bruce, but by the time you could put these documents in Mr. Earle's face, he had already removed Lucius Fox from the presidency! - Alfred explained - Of course, the documents make it very clear that in your absence, only I can make changes in the presidency and this gives us the necessary opening to remove Mr. Earle from the company along with some corrupt directors and shareholders; I took the liberty with Mr. Foxto speakwith the Federal Revenueand they are investigatingour trusted friend; theMr. Earle and some of the crooked councilors have enough to lock them up for a long time!

Bruce could only pull the corner of his lips on the right side, looking like a smile:

- It's good to be able to trust you Alfred – said Bruce:

- Indeed, Master Bruce! – said Alfred, leaning against the armchair, getting ready to sleep while Bruce looked out the window, he was returning home.