Bat Christmas

The JLA Meeting was about how they know what I'm doing with the team I created and while officially they don't condone it, unofficially they seem to be fine with it. Though Ollie is trying to say I'm hiding Bruce Cain, and he blames the supposed time traveler for his son Connor's death. Though I heard he was shot by a cloud.


That sounds really stupid when you say it out loud, or when you don't. It seems Ollie doesn't know me very well. I don't like Cain very much, and I wouldn't help him do anything. I don't think he has anything to do with Connor's murder. Besides he's fallen off the map recently I hope he went back where he came from.

At Christmas Eve back at Gotham I had to deal with another "Christmas with the Joker." Are they ever going to keep him locked up? The most unbelievable thing happened, the Batmobile actually broke a wheel like that stupid song.


On the way home I found these keys that said had a note saying "To Batman." I look over and there's a thing that looks like a combination of a Batmobile and a tank with a bow on it.

As for the sleigh, someone has to be messing with me, I suspect Superman. Whatever I drove this thing and captured the Joker with ease. I'm going to keep it handles like a dream, don't know what to call it yet, though I'm thinking Bat-Tank or Tumbler.

Today our present to Alfred was for all of us to do the work he'd normally do. Robin was calling Cassandra Sandsmark AKA Wondergirl talking about finding someone called "Justice." Meanwhile Stephanie Brown was giving him the evil eye.

And Richard is still an Eight year old. And I gave him a rabbit as a present, for Tim a pair of Adamantium gloves like me, and Cassandra's and a gift certificate for as many CDS he could ever want.

Cassandra I gave her a new Bo Staff so she'll stop stealing Nightwing's if he ever becomes Nightwing again. Someone also gave her a pair of Nunchucks I'm guessing her boyfriend.

Barbra's gift to Cassandra didn't go over so well. And who invited Azreal?


Also Jean Paul needs to cut down on the caffeine. That little outburst was unnecessary. Not that he had any time to apologize because he was attacked in approximately .03 seconds later, by Cassandra's half alien boyfriend.

I had no idea Vincent was going to be here, but I should have suspected. The kid is so damn fast there was no way I could have stopped him from killing Azreal, but he only punched Valley, and let him go . “Stay away from her."

Well there's hope for that boy yet. His posture, breathe. face and everything suggested he wanted to kill , but he didn't, even though he's the son of one of the Galaxy's worst mass murderers.

Hh. Looks like Barbra was right, he can be a hero and not whatever the hell Vegeta is. I hate being wrong. Oracle is going to brag forever. I wonder If I leave this alone like Nightwing suggested before he became a little boy would she just get tired of him?

well there's always the worst case scenario, I could end up being invited to some strange Saiyan wedding ceremony in a few years. I push that horrible thought out of my mind , and decide it's high time to teach, Robin/Tim and re teach Robin/ Richard, and Batgirl how to fly the Batwing.

It didn't go so bad for Tim seems he's been practicing. Richard I think maybe remembering his old life, and did quite well as for Cassandra well...



Vincent laughs in the plane. “This is fun; there is nothing for you to worry about."

Tim shakes his head." Easy for you to say not only are you dating Miss Kamikaze, but you’re invulnerable."

“True."

That was a good day now everyone is back to their own missions, and I have to see what the see what the Question, and the other Outlaws have come up with on the super soldier case.

Batgirl: Older brothers

Me and Vincent.. Are back together.. but it is .. All weird. .. Stupid Celera.. and her dumb .. Breakup plan. I'm supposed to.. Go to a dance at ... um Xavier's with Vincent.

So I put on.. the dress.. That Steph.. and me picked out. But. I am not wearing... those shoes. Dumb high heels break on me.... How Barbra had them... in a costume... I don't know.

Barbra came in and asked me if I “Beat up Celera so bad she was put in a hospital in West City."

I looked at her. “No."


“Crap. They found a piece red plastic the kind in the Red Hood's stupid helmet."

I um ask "Jason?"

“Yes Jason. You were nice to him Cassandra, I guess him beating up the ones that made you and Vincent break up is his way of looking out for you. Celera maybe lucky to be alive. I may have to warn Jean Paul."


“You... think He would hurt Azreal?"

“Yes, and if he thinks he really hurt you. Who knows? He could kill him."

" Um.. Barbra... How are you? Since... Richard turned .. to a boy?"

“Worry about that later. Right now I'm going to have to track down either Azreal or Hood."


She goes.. to her um computer, Does some stuff.. She calls. "Azreal? This is Oracle,you may have a situation."


" If you mean Red Hood, Yeah I know. Little punk is trying to stab me Arrgh!"

Then Jason's voice.. comes over the speaker. " Hiya Babs. See you at Christmas."

“Damn!" Oracle yells. “Bruce is ... Somewhere. The Birds of prey are already on a mission, and Robin's in West City, besides that Azreal is wanted, and Hood is a SHILED Agent.

I'll... Stop them."

She rolls her eyes. “In that dress shouldn't you at least get into costume?"

I was already out the window.. After swinging through the buildings.. And listening to ...Babs' .. Uh Instructions, I find them, fighting.


Jason, and Jean Paul were fighting.. um equally until.. Jason used a tazer. on Jean Paul. Then he started kicking Azreal in the gut.

“Stop!" I yell.

" Huh? Wha? Ah Great. Az must have a locater on his costume Huh? Well hey Little Sister. Isn't a little cold to be in that dress? Trying a new codename? Goose bump girl maybe?"

“Jason... Don't hurt him.” I say.

“Ah don't tell me you got feelings for this loser."

I shrug " He's my friend."

" Well sis I know you don't know all of this stuff yet, but you see friends don't break up friend's relationships." He punches Jean Paul.

“That Hybrid wasn't good enough for her!" Azreal screams. He gets up he puts his um hand on my face. " She needs someone more her type."


Jason punches Azreal in the kidney. “Find a woman your own age, or better yet one that actually likes you."


I get in between the two "Stop! Jean Paul.. Your my friend.. I don't like you that way. "

" Yeah, pal. Now hands off!" Jason grabs onto him and Azreal cuts his chest I he falls down. Jean Paul jumps off the roof... He acts likes he's drunk.. Or something."

I try to look at the um wound on Jason... All He was wearing more armor.. under his costume ... Than normal. And there was this ... Um symbol thing.

"Jason... What?"

“Oh the costume? I was thinking of changing my codename. Getting a little sick of the strawberry lollipop jokes. So what's with the dress?"

“I was supposed to be at an ...um dance in New York."

“Well we can get there in my car. Special SHIELD Issue, Sis."

" Um..What's so special about it?"

He smiles " It can fly."


" So... He took me to the dance, and waited outside... while me and Vincent had a good time. Though... his friends wondered.. why I had on um...sneakers on. I have to remember.. to.. um Tell Jason to let me.. solve my own problems.

Finding a replacement is harder than I thought

Catwoman quit the team. So I have to find a replacement. Worse yet at Vampirella's blog birthday party Jason decided to be disgusting, and sit in Vampirella's cake nude. I had to save him from Mirai while dodging a Wolverine/ Vegeta fight.

Not sure which angry midget to root for there. Any way after saving Jason's neck. Later at the pent house I rented for the Outlaws. I contact my first idea for a replacement. And while I get to listen to Goku and Richard fight over who was better on that stupid Airbender show. (He just had to come too.)

All of the sudden Scarlet Spider is thrown through a window. " Gah! What is up with that kid? She has no superpowers how could she do that to me?"

Goku jumps up "Who?"

"Her." Spider points.


"I was invited." Batgirl mumbles.

" Uh!uh! No way we believe that little miss League of Assassins! “Riley yells." That's ridiculous insane...”

“And true." I Interrupt. “Her time with the LOA was a ruse devised by her and myself."

Spider stares. “So you just have a fetish of making heroes look like villains?"

“Spider your too rusty in the use of your powers, you need more training go to it. "

" Aww man!" He complains.

Cassandra wandered off and started talking to Question. "So .. your not bad?"

“Nope just like you're not. It's good to see you again kid. Are Vincent and Inertia keeping out of trouble?"

She starts getting uncomfortable . And I know the reason why and it couldn't have come at a better time. Though it was inevitable given that the saiyan boy is nothing but a brute.

“Vic I would like to talk to Cassandra alone.”

“Sure." He nods.

“What’s going on? " She asks.

“Since your little infatuation with the hybrid is over I was wanting to know if you'd like to join this team?"


She looks confused. “But... um what a... about Steph?"

“Spoiler can join too." I reassure.

" Vella?.. Inertia... Ironboy?"

“All of them can't join, but..."

“No... I've made friends... I don't want.. to leave them." Then she makes a sighing noise. “And.. Vincent is... being used.. I don't want.. him.. to be with that girl... He'll be ... miserable." Her hand clenches into a fist, and she seems to make a decision. then she jumps out the window and swings toward my mansion looks like she'll be using the teleporter in my cave .

After the training, and Goku returning home , I head back to my cave as well and go through the files of known vigilantes, then I find one who I've had a run in with before. Shi.

Hmmm maybe. Then my JLA communicator Beeps.

“Batman here." I answer.

“Bruce this is Superman. We'd like to talk about your little strike team."

Great.

Fight with the future

I wake up on a cliff side with a chained to a temple, wile Bruce Cain/Ra's Al Ghul Makes an announcement to the world using some computer that he has saiyan powers , and will destroy three fourths of the population unless human's do it themselves through war or something.


This plan has so many flaws in it, It's ridiculous. One he doesn't seem to know how to control Cain's powers. Two there are others with similar powers. Three, this is taking saving the environment way too far. Four though he has my Utility belt, he didn't check to see if I had any other escape methods hidden on me.

Super villains just wouldn't be super villains if they didn't make such dumb mistakes. I let a lock pick slip out of my glove, into my mouth, and I use my teeth to open the the lock on my right hand, the rest should be easy from there.


So now I'm free. I sneak up to the ninja that has my belt. And one sleeper hold later. I have the belt. David Cain looks over to me, And nods, So as does an associate of Cassandra's called "Alpha" who infiltrated the ranks of the assassins to watch her supposed son, from the future.

My guess is to save the boy from himself. Not that it matters. His servant a Clown that knows Kung fu attacks " Master Al Ghul! The Bat has escaped!"

As everyone know I have no problem punching clowns.

Alpha turns on the Ninjas and oddly so does one of the Ninjas. Who after he gets his mask ripped off I recognize him as Azreal.

"Jean Paul! What are you doing here?" I demand.

"When I heard there was someone with the name "Cain." running around with the League of Assassins I decided to investigate. Tell me if this psycho kid is really from the future does that mean Cass ends up with that alien douche bag?"


I glare. "Why should you care?"

Before he answers I dodge a shot from Ra's/ Cain. "You can't stop me now Detective!"

They always say that right before I stop them. Not that Ra's plan was any good. I take out two adamantium gloves from my belt, (because hitting superman level invulnerable people hurts the hands believe me.)

And I e fought lucky for me Ra's doesn’t know how to use Bruce Cain's fighting stlyle o r his abilities instead of trading punches with a super strong, super fast alien hybrid, I get slow man who fights like my grandma.

So after introducing his jaw to the metal fist, he starts reeling then talking to himself in two different voices. Finally he kneels down. "Grandfather kill me before Ra's learns to use my powers."

David takes out a gun. "Okay son, this has adamantium bullets. It won't hurt."

I elbow David Cain in the mouth. I had noticed when Ra's was in control an amulet The hybrid was wearing would glow I knock it off with a Batarang. After screaming and glowing Ra's and Bruce are separated.

"You saved me?" Cain asks surprised.

"Yes but you must still pay for your crimes."

He sneers. " Same ol' Grandpa Bats."

Ra's grabs the gun and shoots Bruce Cain. The Ryu from the Street Fighter Tournament clone Blasts Cain In the chest opening the wounds more. "Finally it's my turn to rule the league of Assassins!" He shouts.

Cain Grabs on to Ra's and they both fall over the cliff. Evil Ryu Laughs. " Now your all that stands in my way Batman!"

He shows off with all these complicated martial arts moves and throws a few fireballs to intimidate me. I throw a batarang at his forehead knocking him out. I Use the remote for the Batplane, and when it gets here I look around the bottom of the cliff.

Nothing but a few drops of blood. Looks like Bruce Cain, and Ra's Al Ghul both escaped. When i get back to the top of the cliff, I find a few knocked out ninjas, a Clown and evil Ryu. Well at least I can turn them over to the authorities.


I return home to where Alfred refuses to talk to me, Robin is who knows where, Nightwing is eight, Batgirl is making out with a saiyan/human hybrid, I was almost glad to go to Go to Captain Picard's Christmas party.

Though they wouldn't keep Vincent in the brig there. Well I've wasted too much time, I have a team to train.

More family troubles

I had been considering for some time creating a team as to take the fight to villians and investigate menaces before they become a true danger. I did not want the JLA knowing this because they are too reactionary.

I had considered the Outsiders , But Nightwing Pulled a temper tantrum really. he rolled on the floor screaming. So I decided to just create my own.

For the investigation Side I recruited the Question. For his investigative skills though they are less than mine he has more time on his hands than I do.

Alfred chimes in. " And he just happens to be insane Master Bruce. A while a go he told me that fluoride is to make teeth show up on surveillance satellites. "

" Or does he want you to believe he is insane? That is the Question."

" Please Master Bruce don't take up his habits."

He recruited Son Goku Who is strong resilient, a great martial artist, and has a telportaion ability.

" And he ate all supplies for next month Master Bruce."

A Spider -Man Clone called the Scarlet Spider.


Alfred rolls his eyes. " He goes from telling bad jokes to whining about how bad his life is constantly."

Catwoman.

" Master Bruce did the dates with Princess Diana not go well?"

" Diana is a professional and knows not to be jealous."

" And the JLA doesn't know about this? So what Wonder Woman doesn't know won't hurt you?"

" I'm not dating Catwoman!"

And finally the reason Tim is mad at me, Supergirl, though I suggested she wear her black costume so people can think there are two Supergirls again, and for some odd reason Kon-El is hanging around. Though I told him I didn't want him on the team. Hh. Perhaps he just wants to be trained.

I don't know if Timwas mad because he thought I stole his little friend,Conner, or because I did recruit from his team, and I'm not in the mood for teenage angst. He throws a tin of cookies at my head didn't do more than annoy me since I was wearing my mask with all the armor in it.

Conner started picking up the cookies and eating them. And he wants to be on my team. Well he's not and that's that.

Then Robin goes into a diatribe about how all the Bat family's troubles are my fault. " The reason Why Dick is not Robin any more is because he outgrew it, And wanted to be his own man." I correct.

" Jason disobeyed me not because of me but his own arrogance. Cassandra moved to West City, Well that's partially your fault isn't it? You introduced her to that alien hybrid thing that she has decided to live closer to, also in this case she let her hormones override her brain.

Stephanie's own stupidity caused the War Games. She stole my files and caused many innocent deaths."

He then starts yelling how he would never be me. " Of course not I wouldn't have acted like this at your age."

He starts saying how I haven't been a good father to him and How I should have discussed taking Supergirl off his team. " And when could I have done that? When your busy being drunk? Or when your not answering my calls? How about when you run around here on stimulants and making a fool of yourself? HALF THE TIME I CAN'T EVEN TALK TO YOU BECAUSE YOUR ON SOMETHING, THE OTHER HALF YOU WANT TALK TO ME!"

He runs out sobbing and left the mansion. Alfred went after him. Too bad he wasn't the only adopted son of mine who has some kind of problem. Richard has De aged to about an eight year old. Though the Question for some reason saw him as a grown man.

Which confirms my theory that he has some kind of shamanistic ability. Or Alfred's that he's completely insane.

" Holy awkward moment Batman! What was that all about?"

I have to think like my younger self when around him. I freak him out too much when I act like 34 year old Batman. So I have to remember how I was when I was 21. I was more optimistic, and I smiled more. but when I tried that Conner shouts " Rao! he's baring his teeth at the kid !"

" Conner go home! Your staying on the Titans!"

" Yeah after seein' how ya treat your own kids I'm glad ta have Rob lead me." He waves at my recruits. " Good luck you all. Your gonna need it."

" What's going on?" Richard whines.

" We'll find out old chum." Why did I used to talk like that?" How would you like to help me with with some tests?"

I put him through a whole battery of tests. Soon I'll hope to find out if this is The Richard we know deaged or one from an alternate reality. While I'm waiting for the results I go to find Alfred, or Tim.

I get the Batmobile a few miles down the road when someone jumps into the way and grabs the Batmobile.

I open the door. " Bruce Cain, I thought we would meet at some point. So what do you want?"

" The Cain Boy is in here, and he resents you for never accepting him Detective. "

The way he says "Detective?" " Ra's? Ra's Al Ghul?"

"Yes" After a fierce battle he defeats me with his pure strength. But I note something before I'm knocked out his fighting ability is all Ra's and none of the ability Cassandra would train into a child of hers, though I still doubt that story of this saiyan coming from the future."

I wake up chained without my utility belt and Talia staring at me sadly. Another fine mess...

I am not fighting in this arena anymore.

I've somehow gotten trapped along with Superman in a battle with other versions of myself. I had just beaten of all things a vampire me.

But after facing this, I was sick of it. How Is this supposed to be me?

A talking Duck man with no pants. I don't even want to know what his world is like . Even though with the hat I thought he might be the Question. The wearing no pants as well since there was that one time Question actually showed up for a meeting in boxers, he said he just forgot.

After this I threw the fight. Besides I'm not sure what the "Monarch" or should I say Captain Atom, Really wants but I do know I don't want to be a part of it. I have too much to do in Gotham.

When i threw the fight I was sent back to my Universe, and Superman followed me.

" I really hope you threw your fight as well Clark, because I'm not sure how You'll live down being beaten by a super bunny."

He laughs. " I guess the same way you can live down being beaten by extremely clumsy Bat-Duck. So what do you think that was about? "

" I don't know but I'm certain we haven't heard the last of it. "

Bat turkey day

I'm so glad Thanksgiving is here. So after today I can get everyone out of the house. Though my biological son seems to be more behaved than usual. That and he physically cringes when Cassandra walks into the room. Not sure I want to know.


Then Nightwing decided to be childish and invite everyone I've worked with over the years. Including Huntress, Azreal ( Thank you for ruining my reputation Jean Paul.) And worst of all Talia Al Ghul. As in my ex. Who decided it was a good idea to drug me have me impregnate her and something to do with with clone tanks to create Damien.

And of course for added joy I invited Diana. My current... well I'm not exactly where we are there, and my ex together in the same room glaring at each other. While Damien tries to get Talia to sit by me.

Worse is Jason. How do I describe all the things that have been happening with him? First he punched out Jean Paul for some reason I can't even guess. All week he's been annoying both Dick And Tim. Mostly Dick. Though he claims he didn't hit Oracle purpose on that one day Richard is convinced he did. It went down hill ever since.


Also after we discovered That Kon-El or Superboy built a Cassandra love bot for a ghost of all things. Jason threatened to put a kryptonite bullet into his brain. And That would make Clark have a crying fit. ( Though sometimes random things makes that happen.) No one wants to deal with a sobbing Superman. Finally Vincent's sister has decided she has a crush on him and pops up every once in a while. To stare at Jason and annoy him. At least I hope she's annoying him.


The girl is maybe sixteen or seventeen it's hard to tell with saiyans. Jason's eighteen. Besides the age difference I don't want another one of my protege's getting involved with a Vegeta kid. I know she's a Green Lantern but so is Guy Gardner this Guy Gardner.

So this has been one horrible meal Jason fighting With Nightwing, Then getting surprise kissed by the young saiyan girl. Meanwhile Robin was hiding under the table to avoid Stephanie Brown.

Then all of the sudden jumps out and accuses her of dating Superboy. Then she yells at him for dating Wonder Girl. I wouldn't put it past Kon-El though Clark I would would trust with my life, Conner is a weapon created to destroy. That and he is half Lex Luthor.

Stephanie just says. That the whole time Conner was trying to convince her That Tim Wasn't dating Ravager, Not sure if I believe that or not. And meanwhile Vincent ate the alien bird that was sent by Vampirella himself. Well after he gave some of it to Cassandra.

Huntress was throwing rolls at Azreal. And Gwen Spoiler's daughter pored cranberry sauce onto Damien's head. Then Richard runs by with the good china yelling "We're eating off these!" Alfred walks in and sees the mess and almost has a fit. Next year I think I'll eat alone at a restaurant.

Batgirl: Little brothers.

I was um having fun with uh.. Sparring with Vincent. then.. Damien .. had to come out that um .. teleporter .. in my cave.

" Eugenics Experiment ! Everyone else is at home for this.. Thanksgiving. Father Already summoned you where have you been?"


I don't know what a "ujenics" is, But I don't .. like the um aggressive way he .. is talking to me. Does Bruce know your here?" I ask.

" No! But he shall be glad I came Now come along property!"

" Property?" I look at him funny while Vincent looks like he's about to attack .. I
put up my hand in a "no" .. Um gesture.

" Yes that is what you are Cain. Damien .. Smiles. " if it wasn't for my grandfather paying David to create you, You would not be born. You are the property of the AL Ghuls."

At first I want .. to um really hurt him. But I do what.. Dick Tim and Bruce, have taught me to do .. with annoyances .. I throw a Batarang and bonk him in the head when .. he um turns around.

When he starts to get.. back up .. up I grab his arm ,and um twist it. Vincent Smirks. " What was that about her being property little boy? "

" Aah! Let go you.." Damien shouts.

" I would be careful of the next words if I were you kid. Cass looks to be in a bad mood."

" I tried.. to be nice to you.. little brother. I didn't call you all those names.. though.. you've been mean tome .. Now I've had enough! You first I want you to um apoligise."

" Never!" I twist his arm harder. " Okay! Fine Just let go!"

" You will call.. me my name.. not 'property'."

" Let me go Cassandra!" he cries.

" And you.. will say sorry.. to our.. brothers Tim , and Richard for saying .. that.. you are Batman's only .. Child!"

" I will! I will! "

" And who am I?"

" Let me go Sister!"

I let him go. " Now .. you will be good.. until you have to leave? "


" Yes. " He sobs.

Vincent. Laughs. " Ha! You got off easy there kid you should see her when she's really mad. "

He just stares at me scared... Looks like he'll behave now.

A visit with Jon the IG.

Jon The Intergalactic Gladiator somehow found his way into my Batcave. He wanted to use the Batcomputer to find out about his spiritual journey he has been having with dreams. Seems past presidents are giving him their powers. As long as Tony Stark doesn't win I'm fine with Jon being some kind of chosen one.

It was going fine until his sidekick Hudson came out like this.

He was Wearing Jason's costume from his memorial case.

" Hudson!" I growl.

“What? I just saw the thing sitting in the glass tube over there,” he said innocently. “I figured since no one else was wearing it, I could try it on. I don’t see how Robin can run around in this thing, boy are these tights uncomfortable.”

" Hudson! Take that off now!" I clench my fists. Then before I can do anything Jason enters like Nightwing, and Damien who have already gotten here early in time Thanksgiving.



" Who's this @$$#%? And what's he doing in my costume?"


Jason goes for Hudson's throat I grab him and make him settle down. Good thing since Jon was about to use his Wristcomm. " Red Hood ! I'll handle this."

" Do you have anything to drink?" Jason sneers at Hudson.

" Your only eighteen and no. Now go up stairs. I turn my gaze to Hudson. " Now you change out of that uniform!"

There's an uncomfortable silence as Jon looks uncomfortable finally he starts staring at the Batpoles.

" Bet you haven't seen anything like those huh?" I say trying to break the silence.

" Um so Apache Chief huh? " Jon abruptly changes the subject." In case I want to find him.. where would he be?"

I gave him Chief's last known location. Then Hudson comes out in another costume from a memorial.

" Oh my word!" Alfred yells at this.. display.

Robin drives his bike in and stares.

Hudson. Laughs. " Man this costume is much better it has pants. but what's with the kilt and blonde wig?"

" I'll kill you!" Robin declares, before I stop him as well. "

I glare over at Hudson and Jon. " Get out! NOW!"

" No problem." They leave as quickly as possible, leaving behind the costume.

Robin Puts Stephanie's costume back into it's memorial and stares at it.

Damien breaks the silence. " Foolish impostor. The girl is alive. Instead of sobbing over her dirty laundry why don't you call her?"

" Impostor?" Tim's murderous look returns.

Damien Smiles. " Yes I am the only true child of Batman. All the rest of you the circus boy, the zombie and the eugenics experiment by my grandfather are pretenders."

" Their names are Dick and Cassandra you Satanic little brat!" I notice he left out Jason though Tim and Jason haven't really gotten along. Looks as if they are about to fight...



Until I step in. " Tim! Damien! you will not fight in my cave or my home! Do i make myself clear? "

" Sure Bruce." Robin mumbles.

" Yes Father. " Damien bows.

And still one more of my children has yet to make her appearance. Perhaps this was a bad idea.

Thanksgiving planning.

It seems that the Arkham breakout was just a ploy by Nightwing to get us all to go Trick or Treating. He kept talking about how we need to be more of a family, That and he's engaged to Barbra Gordon, again.

At least it isn't the Alien. Anyway. I have been thinking about the family since that night. There was too many members not there. Cassandra, Jason, and Damien weren't there. ( What was Talia thinking with that name?)

So I decided to Invite them to Thanksgiving Well Cassandra was going to get one anyway. Possibly Stephanie and Gwen will get one as well. Jason was shocked by the invite when I called him but he accepted.

I Dialed up Cassandra in her cave from the Bat Computer and asked her.


" Only... if Vincent can come."

" Cassandra. You know I don't like that boy."

" He goes.. Or I don't."

Damn. I miss the days when she didn't talk and took orders. Where did she pick up this rebellious attitude? " Fine Cassandra. "


Alfred serves me some tea and a sandwich. " Master Bruce, perhaps it would be a good idea to try and get along with the young Mistress' suitor. If for nothing else to help control Jason, and Damien."

" You don't believe me Tim And Dick are up to it?"

"No Sir. But A super powered alien is a good deterrent. "

I roll my eyes. " I still don't like him, But he's coming any way So don't try to sale him to me. "


" Will Diana Prince be making an appearance?"

" I have no idea. " I answer.

I'm interrupted by a call from Green Arrow. " Bats! Some kid Beat up my son! "

" Was it Vincent Again?" I sigh.

" No and this is why I'm talking to you. It was someone named Cain.Bruce Cain. One of your buddy David's kids. And I wanna know if you your gonna help me take that Bastard down?"


" Let me get some information on this Bruce Cain, and I'll tell you then. Going in hot headed will not help you."

" Hmph. Whatever Bats!"

I look up files on this "Bruce Cain. " I find it odd that David would give one of his children that name. He did train me when I was younger, but we were never close. In fact after i found out the abuse he put Cassandra through I put him in to the hospital.

Then I see a picture that was taken of Bruce.


"Oh God." I think to my self. I don't want to believe my first impression.
this man is obviously a saiyan. And the strange hair color only comes from Bulma's Children.

" Computer. Analyse face of subject Bruce Cain To faces of Cassandra Cain and Vincent Briefs. Give probability of him being related to the two ."

The results come back 95% probability of relation to both.

" Alfred looks as if you may need to set another place at the table for my "grand son". "

" I see ." Alfred remarks. " Well Master Thomas did have a fondness for wearing strange wigs as well. I suppose it's genetic. "


I did not want to know that about dad.

Bat Halloween

Nightwing tells me he has something to tell me and it's big. Likely he had some hot date or something. Looks like Bruce Wayne won't be having a Halloween party this year.

Why? Batman is going to be a little busy.

Happy Halloween . Now back to the super criminal hunt.

War of the Boy Wonders

I know everyone has been asking me how the date went with Wonder Woman. I don't kiss and tell so don't ask me. When I return home, I found this happening.

I pull Nightwing off off Robin. " What are you doing Richard?"

" He's been drinking again." Nightwing protests .

Robin grabs a ....tippy cup? jumps in the Batmobile raving about how we'll never catch him.

" Great now he can be anywhere. Great work Bruce."

" Actually Master Richard. " Alfred states, " Master Bruce has been neglecting the refueling of the Batmobile he will probably only make it to the front about two feet outside the cave."

I shrug " Gas is expensive. "

" Your a billionaire." Dick frowns.

Truth is I actually haven't had the chance and Alfred 's been refusing to do it after the time Cassandra jumped out of driver's side yelling "Boo!" Maybe Barbara shouldn't have let her watch all those horror movies.

Sigh. Well I better go out into the front yard, and retrieve Robin looks like some one's going back to rehab.

Hh

I feel odd. Not that I have to wear this suit. As Bruce Wayne I often dress like this, no the fact that the person I'm going to see dressed like this is Diana.

This just feels weird. " Alfred? Are you sure this is the appropriate ?"

" Why yes sir." My butler replies. " You look smashing. "

" But it just seems strange. that our date would be have me wear something like this. "

I change the subject. " Did you find Gwen yet?"

" Are you nervous about this date Master Bruce?" He laughs.

" Answer the question." I roll my eyes.

" Yes sir she snuck into the teleporter back to her home, I found her in Mistress Cassandra's cave along with one of Master Timothy's teammates Ravager I think she's called. "

Note to self: Fix the teleporter so a two year old can't figure it out. Second note Install better security in Cassandra's cave. Though the talk of Ravager does remind me. " Has Tim answered any of your calls?"

" No sir, he probably just needs some time to grieve alone. "

I feel like doing more than grieving the Death of Bart Allen. " Get me the list of all the names involved with the boy's death, and pass it along to Wally West and all JLA members this means war. "


Alfred sighs. " Can you not think of the mission or one day?"

I smile "Fine old friend... is that door bell?"


I answer the door to find Dina dressed like this.


" Bruce? Why are you wearing that? Didn't you get the message that we go hiking?"

I look over to Alfred. " Um Sorry Sir.. The phone service is dreadful ever since Prince Vincent smashed the phone company I thought she said 'Viking' and assumed you were going to a museum.

Hh. I would have assumed Thor was protesting our date again. As i go to change clothes I make another note to myself. get Wayne Enterprises to hasten the rebuilding of the the structures ape boy destroyed. Or buy Alfred a hearing aid.

It never ends.

Jason was injured by a Xenomrphs acid blood. I followed him into the sewers . After some time this huge Queen Xenomorph. attacks me from out of the shadows, damn I had thought Superman had defeated all of them.


All the sudden the sound of gunfire tears through the silence just as bullets tear through the alien.

" And you say my way is wrong. " Jason coughs.

" Your hurt let me help you." I plead.

He laughs. " You've helped me enough Batman. " He pushes a button on his belt, and teleports, Somewhere.

Nothing for me to do but go home. Alfred had reminded me of my date with Wonder Woman. Me I'm glad Jason won't be problem for a while, since he's under SHIELD watch. Azreal On the other hand may still be a problem especially if he's still stalking Vampirella.


As I'm pondering this, the JLA communicator blares an alarm. I turn on the Bat computer, and Diana pops up on the screen. " Bruce. Darkseid has appeared in West City, we need all members there immediately. " Her tone lightens." First, The TX releases Xenomorphs and Predators, and now Darkseid is invading. If I didn't know better I'd think your manipulating this to avoid our date."


" I'm good, but not that good. " I reply.

" Was that a joke?" she asks.

" Maybe. "

" There's hope for you yet Batman. Wonder Woman out."

What does she mean by that?

Fake Batman revealed

( Note this happened before Vegeta's latest posts. )

I had Miss Martian scan my mind, just to be sure I had not lost my mind and decided to stalk Vampirella in my sleep. Usually I would have J'onn do it, but he's off fighting drunks with Deadpool or something.

She says it was not me, but she also said I should look into being more happy. She mentioned rainbows , and puppies. I grunt, and leave. So I have to stakeout Vampirella's mansion.

I use the teleporter in the cave to go to Cass' cave, then I drive outside West City on the way Nightwing calls me. " Hey Bruce! Your going to give me lots of Dr. Pepper now!"


I'm almost afraid to ask. " What did you do Richard?"

" I set you up with Wonder Woman."


" Nightwing! How many times have I told you if my enemies discovered I had someone close to me they would do everything they can to make sure she's dead."

He snorts over the cell phone. " Yeah I can see Diana really being afraid of the Penguin."

I roll my eyes . " Ok I'll go on the date, but I'm not guaranteeing anything."


I could almost feel the smugness over the phone. " You'll thank me later. "

"Bye Nightwing. " I say slightly irritated. I push all this out of my mind, when I reach the outside of the mansion. I stay hidden in the shadows. but it seems Vegeta's Son had found me .


" I'm sick of your obsession. " He growls and attacks me at super speed, The thing about those with speed powers is they will get a few shots in. Lucky for me, he's not trying to kill me while he's speeding around me I toss out a Batarang, that was like a flash bang grenade.

While his eyes are stung, I take out a weapon that was first created by Captain Koma, a synapse disrupter. And plunge it into his brain. He shakes tries to get up, and I hit with it again.

He fell unconscious. I look around to make sure I don't have to use the the weapons I have against the devil boy or the composite alien girl. No They are not around. but I hear the vampire shout. " Bruce ! How many times have I told you I'm not interested?!"


I look around, she's no where near me . The voice came from the mansion. I take out my grapple hook. I smash through the window to see another man in a Batman costume.

" So. You've decided to interfere!" The other Batman shouts.

I glare. " You used my name and my costume, and you didn't think I would stop it?"

He charges me and tosses several Batarangs I dodge them and land a kick in his soalr plexus He foot sweeps me me I land hard, but jump back to my feet and land left hook.

As we battle I notice something, he has some of my moves, but his style seems more like the ones the Order of St. Dumas use. Then I know who this is.

"Azrael!" What are you doing? I thought you were dead!"

" So you figured it out Bruce. " He smiled.


" Why Jean Paul?"

I remembered this man after, I had trained him, and broke his conditioning as an assassin. After Bane had broke my back, I had chose Jean Paul Valley to be Batman. I know that was a bad idea, but I was on a lot of pain killers at the time.


" I'm lonely!" Azrael announces. " But what woman would want Azrael? So I used all the gadgets you gave me when I was Batman to disguise my scent, ki everything. it did work with Poison Ivy, But this one, is something special! And I will have her!"

Vampirella slashed Jean Paul's mask, cutting his face, for the first time she saw who her tormentor truly was. He starts raving. " If I can't have you Vampi no one will!" He screams before jumping out the window.

Before I jump out after him Vampirella stops me . " Sorry Bruce I thought he was you.."


" Whatever." I state, before leaping to to find Valley.

Before I could catch up to him, I get a call from the JLA. Seems Cyberdyne is being attacked by the hunting aliens I had battled before, the bug like xenomorphs, that Superman had faced , and terminator robots from the future. Normally I would ignore it, until I heard Jason was in the thick of it.

Though he hates me I still think of him like a son, I'm not going to let him die again. After getting back to the cave, I meet Superman on the way to face the threat.

Holy doubles Batman!

I found the other batman fighting thugs in my city. it took longer than expected since all the heroes fought off an invasion of the so called "Sinestro Corps." What's worse is Sueprboy Prime is free again. Fortunately their war has gone back into space. With Hal Jordan and John Stewart both leaving the planet to battle with them.


What's worse is a saiyan girl has a Green Lantern ring now. Hopefully Vegeta will be smart enough to keep her away from the Guardains and their cloak and dagger games.


Now back to the other Batman. While he was fighting the gang members who I was waiting to capture later after they lead me to their boss, he was playing some kind of music on his utility belt" Nah Nah Nah nah Batman!" And every time he punches someone, there's a noise like Biff! Boff! Zowie! I have no explanation for that.

Well my plans are shot. I might as well confront this doppelganger. I leap down and stare at glare at him.

" Great Gotham!" He exclaims. Are you a fan? I'm sorry, but you have the costume wrong the cape is blue not black and that Bat Symbol is way too big.And why are you trying to look so fearsome? The people of Gotham wouldn't trust you like that."


" Your in the wrong universe. " I explain. " I'm Batman here."


" Oh if that's so tell me Chum. What's your name and why did you decide to use the bat as your symbol?"

Hh. I don't like telling my real name , for all I know he comes from a Universe where Santa Claus is Batman. But I need to get him out of my city and back to his own, that and I need to know if he's the one stalking Vampirella.

" Bruce. And The bat is is because criminals are a superstitious cowardly lot.That and I also wear this costume to inspire others to fight against crime."

He looks me over and smiles. " You are me aren't you? " Then he frowns. " The state of your city though, You haven't done very well have you?"

That I was insulted by." I don't know what your Universe is like mister.. but mine has the most dangerous criminals."


Before I say another word a batarang goes for my face. I catch it and and see Robin, but not the Robin from this reality. " look out Batman he's evil just look at that costume."


It sounds like Dick, not Tim. but he's hyper extremely hyper like that Tim when the Richard of my Universe was twelve and drank an entire case of DR. Pepper in an hour. Me and Alfred had to scrape him off the ceiling that day.

" Old chum." the other Batman starts. " What have I told you about books and their covers?"


" I'm sorry Batman but he looks like some kind of evil you."

The other me grins. " Don't worry about it . We'll go home and I'll get you chocolate milk. "

" Whoopie!" The Alternate Robin cheers. This.... is strange.

" Old chum is something wrong?" The other Batman asks .


" Well.. I saw Batgirl, at least I thought it was her. She had some kind new costume. And it well wasn't as nice as the other one I couldn't see her face, or her pretty hair. So asked her Babs Why are you dressed all weird? And I gave a flower, and and a kiss on the cheek when this weird animal boy hit me He looked like he put a stores worth of hair gel on. "

"Oh no. he's met the saiyan boy." I think to myself.

" That explains why you have a black eye But why do you look like something bad happened?" the other Batman interrogates.

" Well he was strong. Real strong but I noticed he wasn't looking at the full moon. I thought maybe he had a weakness to it and I jumped in front of it to get him to look at the moon. "

Great. I don't like where this is going.

" Go on my old friend. " Other Bats keeps up.

" Well he did look at it , and he started convulsing and yelling. Then he got big real big. and I yelled there he is Holy King Kong Batman!"

I got mad. "You damned kid! You unleashed a saiyan ape on my city!"

The Batman and Robin both gasped. " You said a bad word!" other Robin declares!

Don't worry Robin !" Other me yells. He sprays me with something. " My Bat curse repellent will show him the error of his ways!"

Whatever that was it stung my moth. then he took a small pill out of his belt and it inflated into what looked like a kiddie pool. " Get in old Chum! My Bat universal transport will get us out of this insane Universe!"


That really shouldn't have worked, But whatever there is no way I can believe someone who acted as wholesome as that Batman would stalk Vampirella , and according to the JLA computers that was the last alternate Batman in the reality. So there are two options. I've had some kind of psychotic break, or Someone from this world is pretending to be me. I have to get my mind checked by a telepath, if it's not me, then I will have to solve this one way: Old fashioned stakeout.

But first I have a giant monkey to get out of Gotham.

On the trail of the fake Batman

I have found some more other universal interlopers. First one was Sweat pants Batman who seen here in his native universe.



His version of "Gotham " seems to be a suburb. And how nice of his version of the Riddler to stand around waiting for him to get finished with his very slow climb there. When The JLA Found his universe I was the butt of joke of many jokes until we found found "Sweat Pants with Red Briefs Superman" "Diaper Wonderwoman" " Female swimsuit over leotard Green Lantern." And my personal favorite " Flash with paunch."

So when I found "Sweatpants." in my Universe with his psychotic Robin trying to kill Bane. ( Who beat the living daylights out of both of them.)I capture both them and Bane. After Sweatpants Tells me that "girls are icky" II know he's not the fake.


I send him back to his own reality. Yes I have a dimensional portal in the cave. And, No I don't know where Ace went though I suspect in some other reality. He kept chewing on the dials.

Any way the second fake Batman I found was One I call " Weak big nosed loser" Batman. Here he is in his native reality, and look how the JLA disrespect him. Hh. I wouldn't put up with that.

He wasn't hard to find. He ran up to Jason Todd and started hugging him while sobbing. I found what was left of his body an hour later. So I have no idea if this one was the Batman that has been harassing Vampirella, though I'm fairly sure the giant nose would be a dead giveaway.


After some investigation I found there is one more alternate Universe Batman still here. This one.

Batgirl: Which Laura is it?

After coming back from the um future I Went to See Batman I had to be sure him, Tim, and Nightwing were alright... it sounds um silly. Bit after seem Tim die in the future, and being told Bruce was dead.. I had to see them here. I used the um thing Vella put up in my cave to go to Bruce's any way I had to to see if what Vegeta's family was saying about him was true.

I found him sitting at the ah, computer.

" Cassandra I heard about your trip into an alternate future I'm glad you've come here I know how those can mess with your head."


" I'm OK... How are you?"

He grunts. "Mad. Someone is pretending to be me, or is me from an alternate reality. I have no leads on finding him. That's why I was talking to Tim here." he points at the screen, I wave at Robin he does it back. " Iwanted to know if the pretend Batman has contacted him. "

" And he hasn't I don't know what to say." Robin's body language says he's confused.. and a little ...stressed.

" Thank you Robin, Batman out."

" Bruce... did you show up at Justice's house.. and dance naked?" he gives me this.. weird look. He gets real mad. " No! there is someone trying to make me look like a fool! The same someone that lead Wolverine to fight with me in New York a few months back! Batgirl tell your little boyfriend, and his family for me that I AM NOT INTERESTED IN VAMPIRELLA!"

His body language says he's not lying.. it is someone else. Which .. makes sense since.. he always seemed to like Catwoman, or the woman in um star panties and the glowing rope.

" Can I.. um borrow the Batcycle?" I ask.

He calms down. " Why?"

" I was.. going to the Outsiders um place.. I need to see X-23 she kissed my boy.. and.. "


He waves me away. " Go ahead I'd rather not hear about the teenage soap opera."

" I hope you .. stop the fake Batman." I smile and take the bike.

" I will." He mutters.

Some time later I'm at the Outsiders' house. They are um, practicing. Kara is.. there.. I don't know why. I'm.. glad I have my mask on.. She wouldn't see my bad look at her I walk up behind Laura.





" We need to talk." I say.

" What I'm kinda busy Cain ya wantin' ta spar or somethin?"

" I'd rather.. not talk in front of.. them"

Nightwing gets the res of the team. to go into the the place. " Why's Supergirl here?"

Laura shrugs. " Superboy was whinin' about her bein' in the Titans. Ya gotta problem wit' her or somethin'?"

I stare at her. ..." Yes same problem.. I have with you. "


" Eh?"

" You kissed Vincent. "

Her body language.. wasn't what I thought it'd be.. She was confused. "Did .. Trunks tell you this?"

" No! I saw it!"

She gets angry. " Then someone's been pullin' yer chain! I ain't been in the states in weeks. It wasn't me. "

She's telling the truth. " There's.. a lot of that going around.. lately. Here.. give Nightwing his bo staff."



I drove to the X-men's place. I snuck in. Some lady.. in white with very little clothes on notices .. me but doesn't stop me. I find.. Another Laura. " Well well. If it isn't the Bat Bitch are ya here because Ya wanna fight me? Ya ain't gonna beat this time."


" I... Don't think your the Laura .. I fought. Why are you.. pretending to be my brother's friend?"

" Nightwing ain't yer brother freak ya know what? I think I'll carve ya up and give ya as a gift to yer boy friend. "

She pops her.. um claws and goes for me eyes. I catch her hand and her claws keep growing.. that surprises me. She uses the fact that I'm um .. Off balance to claw me with a foot claw.

I hit.. her in the face .. as hard as I can.. I forgot I wasn't fighting the real Laura. she falls ... hard. her mouth, and nose is bleeding... Green blood?

" What the? My blood? Why the hell ain't I healin? What's with my blood? What's happenin' to me?"

She runs away screaming. I look at my hand.. where have .. I seen green blood before.. that's right when we found that.. um alien that can look like people. What did Vic um I mean the Question call it? Oh yes "Skrull."

I shouldn't let my partners near the Bat Computer.

The TX unit has said there are many searches on my computer for Vampirella pictures. Hh. Fine. Normally I don't listen to murderbots but curiosity got the better of me. I searched my isp records I found that I all I kind find for me is Searches that pertain to the Mission. Detective Searches.

So I looked at Nightwing's search records. And there I found it. Not just searches For Vampirella, But Power Girl, Wonderwoman, Invisible Woman, She Hulk, Huntress Etc. Etc. And this IM From Oracle.

Oracle: You know your going going to get in trouble for doing that to Bruce.

Nightwing: Nah! I just blame all those costumes with the Bat nipples on Robin.

Oracle: LOL! Poor Tim like he doesn't have enough problems.

Nightwing: Well I could blame Spoiler for it then.

Oracle: Perfect! So are you going to wear the chaps tonight.

Nightwing: Of course!


I'm not putting up anymore of that conversation. To think I fired Spoiler for making those stupid Bat-Nipple costumes, and it was Dick all along. Looks Like I have to apologise. This made me curious, what are the others looking up?


Robin's searches started off normal. Then got strange here's some examples.


How to find and kill Myspace users.

Cloning for dummies.

How to get Ex Dead Ex Girl friends, and Best friend's girl friends in a three way.


Also he has a lot of IMS that go like this

Robin03: It's your fault That Mad Mod got away!

Konman: Nu -uh!

Robin03: Uh Huh!

Konman: Nu-uh!

It goes on for three more pages like that.

Now we go to Batgirl who usually has help searching for things usually Alfred Or Spoiler. I'm really hoping It's Spoiler helping her with these searches.

Hot Martial Arts boys.


How to please a Saiyan Warrior

Ick!

Spoiler's aren't any better She seems to want to pay someone if it is who I suspect it is, well I don't know how she's going to get that kind of money. Here's the IM.

Spoilgrrrl: My dad is threatening to sue for custody of my daughter. If I pay you the price, you'll beat him up for me right?


Big Joe: Sure kid. I ain't particular.

Spoilgrrrl: Cool he's the Cluemaster you've heard of him right?

Big Joe: Heh. That loser he ain't worth that much. How about I beat up someone else too? So I don't feel bad fer takin' yer money.

Spoilgrrrl: Okay I heard rumours that Black Mask has come back to life, he tirtured and killed me how about you do something special and real bad to him.


Big Joe: Heh. Ya got it kiddo.

Looks like I'm going to have to have a long talk to Stephanie about hiring super powered enforcers. Especially when said enforcer is really the Hulk.

Alfred's searches bother me. They all have the words "Lonely French Maid" in them.


Sigh is that all these people think about? Or maybe there's something wrong with me? perhaps I'm a little too obsessed with cleaning up Gotham. Hmm Perhaps I should get a date? Well after I find who the fake Batman is.

Sigh.

It looks like another Crisis is coming. I just got over the last one. How do I know you may ask? Well first I saw this on my television.

Nothing that horrible can be on television with out it being some portent of the end of days.

And second I found this in the Batcave.


Batmen, Robins, Batgirls Batwomen, Catwomen, and others from the past, or other Universes. ( I'm kind of wondering about the Universe that Giant Batman In the back is from.)

Then this made me think for more than a year now I've been accused of having some kind of obsession with Vampirella. Though I would admit she is attractive, I don't really trust meta humans. Especially blood sucking alien ones.

I just thought this was some kind of impersonator. But what if it's me, but from another reality. I don't like the implications. HHH. Looks Like I have to track this person down , and if he's from another reality put him back there.

Right after I do that to everyone in the cave. This could take a while.

You know I don't want to know

I had spent all night fighting Mr. Freeze and stopping his giant ice ray. So when I return home I didn't exactly expect Supergirl to slam into the Batmobile at high speed. Whatever it was that did this was strong since she just slumped on the ground, and passed out. We're talking Superman level power.

When I return to the Batcave, I find it in disarray. Holes smashed evrey where. Saiyans Laying in my broken trophy cases. my Giant Penny dented and the dinosaur's head knocked off. And worst of all Vegeta running around in his under wear.

Now I've seen many disgusting things over the years, but that takes the cake. I also see the Lazarus Pit I keep in the cave was opened up and glowing like it was used.


But you know what? I really don't want to know what's been going on If Batgirl decided to have a wild party or what I'm too tired to deal with it. I shake my head go up the stairs find a giant hole in my wall.

And across the hall moaning in my bathtub bleeding from his mouth Superman's clone Kon-El. (Okay. That's not so bad I never really did like that kid. Especially his his annoying habit of sleeping with my female charges. )


Like I said before I'm too tired to actually deal with whatever happened here. But I do know one thing. Dr. Briefs should expect a bill for repairs to mansion soon.

Me vs Batgirl.

Kool-Aid had drugged Spoiler, and Batgirl with his evil drink. He set them both to attack me. Stephanie tossed some of the new devices Dr. Briefs had supplied her. I dodge them, not knowing what they are.

All capture tech. Some kind of glue, or restraints and other things. Worse Batgirl charged me only using her skills she rarely uses Batarangs unless she is fighting a Meta human.


I push a button on my belt and her utility belt falls apart, and Pepper spray is sprayed in her eyes . Cassandra had never considered the fact that I would gimmick her mask. Nightwing has said for years I needed to trust people more than I had.

Kind of hard when everyone I know gets mind controlled at least once a month. Batgirl tore the lenses off her mask. And she she was busy Washing her eyes out Stephanie was was too concerned with her friend to realize until It was too late that I was going for her belt.

It looked like Bulma had deactivated any fail safes I had in hers. So I took the distraction. She tried to fight me with her martial arts knowledge, Spoiler was never the most gifted student I've had. I was able to restrain her fairly quickly I leave her tied up until the drink wears off.


Condiment King. Sprays mustard on me. I am not in the best of moods for his shenanigans. While he 's laughing at me I Knock him out with a shot to the jaw. Kool-aid Screams "We're going to beat you Oh yeah!" I toss A batrang at him breaking his glass container. To which he shots " Oh No!"

" Wait for it. " I say. Then the Batarang explodes destroying his containment vessel.


I take out a little device I had for this occasion. I've ran into Kool_aid before though he's more of Robin's enemy. A Vacuum that sucked the liquid into a bottle.

" Batman can we talk bout this? " The captured .. whatever he really is begged.

" No."

" Okay Batgirl Kill him!" She attacks me from behind . I hadn't though she would recover from the pepper spray so quickly.

" Batgirl! Stop this now!" I order.

" I have.. a new master now. " Stupid mind control drink. She can't have taken much of it so she should snap out of it. Soon Until then I 'll have to defend myself.




After quites some time of blocking her, and getting hit pretty hard, and having to hit her back pretty hard. We end up fight each other all over the city. She finally starts getting a little sluggish the first sign Kool-Aid's control is wearing off.


I pat her on the shoulder and she kicks me in the solar plexus here we go again. After defending my self some more. I calmy but firmly utter. " Cassandra control yourself. "

" Why don't you trust me?" She says in response.

" Huh?" Is all I have to say to that.

" With Vincent , why don't you... trust me.. and my um decision?"

So that's why she still wanted to fight? " Because you been only taught how to kill by your father. Not how to interact socially. "

" I can read.. Vincent pretty well..." She starts.


" You said the same thing about Kon-El." That gets a glare.

" And Like Kon this boy is a half alien as well. That and your not exactly used to these emotions. "

She shrugs " And .. when you were my age if Alfred.. had not let you train ... to become Batman?"

" Not the same thing, And I trusted you enough to have a city mostly to your self. "

That had Nightwing, and Robin in it." She shakes her head.

" Cassandra the kid is a born killer. "

She puts her hand out in a "stop" gesture. " Like me?"

" It's different he has a biological drive to fight constantly."

" He's a good person."

I can tell I'm not going to win this argument like all the arguments I had with Dick about Starfire, Maybe If I just leave it alone this infatuation will end. " Fine let's take Kool-Aid to S.T.A.R. Labs, and Condiment King to Arkham ,and you and Spoiler can go back to West City.

I forgot I left Stephanie tied to a lamppost. And just as i though when we get back there, she's complaining about her arms being stiff. Someone remind me why I though partners were a good idea again.

Attack of the worst criminals.

Cassandra had come to the Batcave for some reason crying. she ended up in this position on the cave floor.

She stayed like that for an hour, until we finally got that she and The half saiyan had broken up. I hated to say I told her so but I did. Maybe I shouldn't have given her the long speech . She ended up running out. Odd she's never acted like this before. Though Nightwing says it's just because she's growing up. Me I still think Deathstroke's serum damaged her brain.

I Visit her the next day ( I am so glad Someone installed the a two teleporter from the Cave to The house in West City.) And find the two had made up. Not surprising that's how it seemed to work when I was a teenager, but in my case, I had to leave the area after I started a relationship because I needed more training, or needed to obtain some kind of knowledge.


it didn't matter the business I had had nothing to do with the half alien boy. "Spoiler, Batgirl, I need you for a second. "

Spoiler saluted and went "Sir!" I forgot how annoying her sense of humor can be. Well at least it's not as bad as Kon-El's.

I ignore her. " Robin is off on a personal mission so I would like the two of you to patrol Gotham with me."

" Can I wear the Robin Costume again?" Stephanie smiles.


" No." I answer.

" But I looked cute in it!"



" Stephanie NO!"

She looks like I hit a puppy. " OK i see why you would want Cass to help but why me ?"

" Because I want to see how much your skills have improved. "

The next couple of nights were rather uneventful. We stopped a carjacking ring. intercepted a shipment the Penguin was trying to smuggle into Gotham Harbor. then we ended up fighting the Joker along with a self styled "Batwoman" And Renee Montoya who for some reason has taken to dressing like the Question.

I have to ask myself the though why can't they just keep the Joker in Arkham? It's getting to be a weekly occurrence that I have to put fight him again. Then tonight something strange happened we tracked down the culprits of several robberies, Turns out they were masterminded by Kool-aid

And the Condiment King.


I couldn't help my reaction to such a team up.

Kool-Aid was bragging about his plan. " Soon we will control the Gotham Under world Oh yeah!"


Spoiler Jumps out throwing these pellets that that exploded into some kind of adhesive around several henchman quipping " Macho Man called he wants his catchphrase back!"

Sigh so much for the element of surprise. I have to admit after the last few weeks of fighting Skrulls Saiyans, and other assorted super powered menaces. It's kind of nice to fight henchman with stupid words on their shirts like "Tasty" and "Yummy." How much does the Henchman union pay these people to do this?

After beating them down, and making condiment King slip on the ketchup and mustard he squirted all over the place. I thought this case was pretty much wrapped up until Kool-Aid starts laughing. " Batman I forced your side kicks to drink my Kool-aid! Now they are under my control! Kill him girls!"

" Yes Master," They say in unison. This is just perfect. I think to my self sarcastically

Family troubles

Cassandra, and Vincent weren't Skrulls. But when I entered the the cave that is adjacent to the house that is ere that "Legacy" Team lives for the most part. I knew something was wrong When I find Cassandra with her costume torn and a strange glow behind her.

I soon realized it was a super saiyan glow. I glared at the kid, that stupid boy Vincent. In her bed.


There was some loud angry words and I stormed out . When I finally returned home I changed out of my Costume,and exited from out of the Grandfather clock entrance to the Batcave, and am surprised by a little blonde girl.

" Who you?" she asks.

" That's the same question I was going to ask you." I think to myself though I doubt a two year old would understand it. Instead what comes out is "Alfred!!!"

He explained that Tim had left Stephanie's daughter here. I know I was going to hear him yell about it after he hears what my next move was I found the girl's mother, Seems she took the utility belt back that Robin took from her some time back.

Good. there is a tracking device in it, So I was able to use the JLA teleporter to go right to her. Though Green Arrow complained. Until I threatened to have the Question Reinstated to the League.

He has a bad enough time arguing with Hawkman every five minutes. Add an Objectivest conspiracy theorist, and Arrow would no longer have the time to regale us with ideas. That and Sage would start calling Ollie by his favorite nick name for him "Marxist Twit." Well he stopped talking about my waste of energy. ( I am not using the Batwing again to go to West City. )

After appearing in West City, I watch Spoiler defeat some small time crooks. After she ties them up for the police She climbs up a building and there I meet her. " Stephanie."


" AAAAAAH!"

" Damn! Just don't jump out at people!" She shrieks. " What did I do this time?"

" Robin has left your daughter at my mansion. " I state.

She's just silent for a few seconds. "Can I see her?"

" Yes, but it will be difficult, if not impossible for you to raise her alone."

She 's just quiet. " Watchtower.... Two for beam up!" I command. After she plays with the child, while not really telling of her relationship with her, I find where Stephanie's father, Arthur Brown, AKA Cluemaster, AKA Reformer, And his wife are these days.

While Stephanie wasn't looking I went into Gotham and found Arthur.

" Reformer." I start.

" What the hell do you want Batman? Haven't you taken enough from me?"


" It's about your daughter..." I start.

" You don't say anything about her! Your the one that killed her!"

" She would have never went into crime fighting if it wasn't for you." I tell him his response is to throw a punch. That I easily dodge.

" Arthur Stephanie is alive." I say.

" What is this? Some kind of sick joke Batman? It's ain't the least bit funny!"

" No Joke. Batgirl did .. something that I still don't understand, and she lives again. Are you aware that she had a daughter?"


" Yeah, I'm aware."

" I have her somewhere safe. and I believe Stephanie wants to raise her, but she needs help. You seem to have actually changed for the better this time, I hope for your daughter and granddaughter's sake you truly have."

I'm about to leave the when he starts talking. " Let's say for a second I believe you Batman. First Is she that Spoiler that's been appearing in West City? Second have you been trying to use her as a weapon like you have that Robin kid, and Batgirl?"


" I've been trying to get her to quit the hero life, as Robin has as well. She's stubborn. Stay here I'll bring her back."

I got her to reluctantly see her father, they argued for what seemed like hours.but they both Agreed to try to at least co exist for now. And Arthur offered to help with Gwen, though. Stephanie. " You screwed up my life Dad! No way am I letting you screw up hers!"

" And you think you can raise a daughter with a team of misfits? You have school you know!" He shoots back.

" yeah well Batgirl can watch when I'm at School."

" No. There is no way I'm letting creepy ninja girl around my granddaughter."

" Hmph. She's a better influence that you are!"

" I'm not Cluemaster anymore, I know I messed up, but Just give me a chance."

"Damn it." She sighs " Ok. Dad you can baby sit, but if you treat her like you did me, well Batman isn't the only thing you have to worry about got it?"

"Ok. "

This isn't the perfect situation, but I'll be watching Mr. Brown. Besides I have offered to allow Stephanie to let Gwen stay the mansion when she needs to. By using The saiyan girl to transport her,. ( I don't trust Inertia.)

Before she returns home, she asks " Was I really Robin?"

" I have already answered that."

" Yeah you were telling that to a dying girl, but the truth?"

" Yes you were Robin, Tim had quit, but as he said I need a Robin. I fired you because of your problem with taking orders. I thought you could die, I hate being right sometimes." She stares at me. " Though you are getting better I watched you fight. As I told Cassandra, you are allowed back any time you want. "

" Yeah. I'll think I'll just keep training with Question, he won't fire me every 5 seconds. But hey thanks for y'know everything. "

I'm hoping this works out. Though I have my reservations.

It's an invasion.

The Skrull told me evreything. I have him teleported to the Watchtower. Meanwhile I tell Nightwing the situation. " They are trying to sow distrust among the superheroes that have defeated them over and over. While we are fighting each other. They come in, and take over. He gave me a list of those he knows are Skrulls. there are others. "


" So how do you know who to trust?" Nightwing asks.

I think for a second. " You could do as I do. Don't trust anyone."

He rolls his eyes. " Yeah that's just what I need. "

" Do as you want. I have to go back to the Cave." I head towards the Batwing.

" What about Gwen?" He shouts .

" That will have to wait until later." I state gruffly.


From The Batwing I connect to the Cave's computer, and have it sift through data to find Skrulls. The parameters are acting strange compared to past actions. Among many others.

While it's doing that I'm going to take a quick stop in while I'm in California. Capsule Corp in West City.

As I land. I see Dr. Bulma Briefs exiting her laboratory. " Okay, Cassandra isn't here, and Vegeta is in space. "


" Actually I came here to see you." I respond.

" Um what?" She gives me an odd look. " I'm flattered but..."

" I was wanting that device that changes Skrulls back to their real forms." I interrupt.

" Oh." She sighs." Okay. I can give you designs But we need the one we have here. But you have to do something for me."

" Oh what ? " I look at her suspiciously.

" Leave Vincent , and Cass alone. "

I grind my teeth. " You have a deal the world, is more important, than the fact that Cassandra is making a huge mistake."


She shakes her head. " What you don't remember what it was like to be at that age? "

"At their age I trained, and studied honing my skills fore the Mission. Though She has great martial arts skills her mind still needs to sharpened. For the day when I can no longer protect Gotham. Batgirl, and Robin take my place. "


" Obsessed much?" She mutters. " I'll go get the designs. " After a few minutes of waiting. She gives them too me. As I look over them I have some ideas of how to miniaturize it.

But as I look at the computer results , for suspects that could be Skrulls. It looks like I have to break my promise to Dr. Briefs. The first on the List Is Cassandra Cain. While the second is no surprise Stephanie Brown. Could her resurrection have really been to good to be true? Yes. Looks like it. I guess While I'm here I should find out.