Chapter 4: Bruce and Alfred reunited
As we roll on events from the official BvS.
We get to when Superman saves Lois Lane in the desert.
When Luthor's crew fished the Kryptonite out of the ocean.
The first hearing of Senator June Finch.
Clark and Lois at their apartment.
Luthor's meeting with Finch in his lab examining Zod's body results…
We came back to the Cafe in Florence, Alfred was about to take a sip of his drink when he suddenly was startled by an unexpected guest and to his surprise…
Bruce sat on his table across from him.
"Master Wayne?" Alfred asked.
"Hello Alfred." Bruce said.
"Bloody hell I… I never expected us to ever talk again knowing you finally made it… especially Bane." Alfred said.
"Me neither. But…that happy endings over Alfred. Selina's…she went back on her jewel thefts. And Lucius he's…" Bruce asked.
"I know. It was all over the news." Alfred said.
"I saw you at the funeral. But don't think it was a good time to…catch up." Bruce said.
"I thought I saw you too at the back…but what were you doing back at Gotham?" Alfred asked.
"That's why I'm here. Alfred I know you don't want me being Batman again…but it's just Gotham that needs him this time. It's the whole world." Bruce said.
Alfred was silent as Bruce continued.
"I met a group called the Agency. Led by a woman named Amanda Waller. She's the director and she needs the Batman for a task to stop the Joker from setting off a dirty bomb in Gotham." Bruce said.
"The Joker?" Alfred asked.
"The son of a bitch that killed Rachel. He broke out of Arkham. It's rumored he kidnapped a doctor there but…is believed dead. But I need your help Alfred. Without Lucius…I need all the help I can get." Bruce said.
Alfred wasn't sure at first but the guilt of not being there for him during Bane's conquest guilted him enough…to nod.
"This is against my better judgement giving after everything that happened. My only intentions is for you to be safe and protected…but I for one…I am sorry Master Wayne." Alfred said.
"For what?" Bruce asked.
"For failing you. Your parents trusted me…and I failed them too. By leaving when you needed me more and for not supporting your cause for all of Gotham. Your father wanted to make a difference…my fear…of your path ending the same as his…clouded my vision of your accomplishments. Especially what you did for Gotham before. And for that… I am sorry sir. I hope you understand I only left because…" Alfred said, as he started crying.
"It's okay. I understand. And I'm sorry too…for not listening to you before. Each time I didn't, my enemies always got the better of me. Ra's Al Ghul, Scarecrow, The Joker, Two-Face, Bane…even Miranda Tate." Bruce said.
"Tate?" Alfred asked.
"She was pulling Bane's strings. Her real name was Talia Al Ghul. Ra's Al Ghul's daughter." Bruce said.
Alfred was puzzled.
"Daughter? Of course. You told me Ra's told you he had a wife who he lost." Alfred said.
"He didn't know she was pregnant till she found him after escaping the underground prison. I thought Bane was his child till Talia told me she was. Bane was born in the prison but he was her protector. But off the point we do this together from now on we do this together." Bruce said.
Alfred grew a smile of confidence.
And later they were on plane back to Gotham.
Bruce tells Alfred everything Waller told him at the funeral…
"This Ms. Waller, if she can clear your childhood friend, your wealth, what part of you guarantee she won't meet you?" Alfred asked.
"She wants to stop the Joker's dirty bomb as I do. If Gotham's criminals catch on they'll know where it is." Bruce said.
"And then after you stop his bomb?" Alfred asked.
"I don't know. Guess we'll see when we cross that bridge. Right now you've been holding John Blake lately?" Bruce asked.
"Funny you should ask… Gotham's lately had a new protector…who the public knows…as Robin." Alfred said.
"Robin?" Bruce asked.
"Apparently that's what his mother always called him, drawing it as a mantel to honor her. Mere a handful as Gotham's criminals were put away by Robin." Alfred said.
"With Lucius gone, I'll need all the help I can get. I think it's time Batman and Robin officially meet." Bruce said.
"And Ms. Kyle?" Alfred asked.
"I don't expect I'll hear from her anytime soon. She made her choice when she ran with my mother's necklace. It was clear where she really stood." Bruce said.
"Nonetheless I'm sorry. We all just want what's best for you sir." Alfred said.
"Now you sound like Lucius." Bruce said.
Alfred mildly chuckled.
"Is Wayne Manor still holding the orphanage?" Bruce asked.
"Mr. Fox and I still held that arrangement." Alfred said.
"Then when the money is brought back in… we'll settle at the penthouse." Bruce said.
Before they knew it, the plane was now over Gotham…
To Be Continued…