USA-Gotham City-2027
It was quiet. But that usually doesn't mean anything good when it comes to Gotham.
Psychopathic criminals of all kinds roamed the city, waiting for the right time to strike.
Luckily, the Joker hadn't shown his ugly head in two years. Many citizens, and even members of the Gotham City Police Department, thought, he's in Arkham Asylum. But no. Quite few individuals knew that Batman was forced to kill him that night. Speaking of the Dark Knight, he had left Gotham in search of answers and further training. Seeking out bis old sensei, Master Darkclaw. Before leaving, Bruce secured the Batmobile, so its computer couldn't be hacked, and the car couldn't be controlled remotely. And cyberlocked all files on the Batcomputer, pertaining to his current plans. Only his closest allies knew how to decipher the data.
A new threat has presented itself. It was an army of Ninjas, led by an experienced, masked, sword wielding warrior.
In The Batcave
In Bruce's absence, Dick Grayson Aka Nightwing took over as leader of the Bat Team.
They had done a good job so far, but those Ninjas were not resting.
Suddenly, Nightstrike, one of the team members, entered.
"Hey Dick, how are you doing?", He asked.
Without looking up, the former Robin answered, "I'm good".
"Don't worry, Bruce trusts you.", Nightstrike Aka Jacob Hawkins reassured.
Sighing, Dick nodded. "I know. Thought, I wonder how Bruce is doing".
"He's Batman. He'll survive."
Somewhere Deep In The Woods Of Japan-Near Dark Claw's Fortress
Bruce panted as he ran through the Woods. He was improving his skills of surviving in extremely though environments.
Nothing fit that qualification better than these Woods.
"I wonder how the team's doing. But Dick's more than qualified to lead them.", He thought, continuing to run.
Back In The Batcave-In Gotham
"What happened in that accident?", Jackob asked, pointing to the articles and Information, displayed on the board to the right of the Batcomputer.
Mother Perished In Family Car Crash-Batman Stopped Dangerous Mobsters
Dick again let out a heavy sigh, as he told the story.
Flashback-Gotham Highway-July 2019
The bus was driving at a fast speed along the Highway. Suddenly, a boy spotted the shadowy figure of Batman.
"Batman's here! He's going to save is!", He cheered.
Batman shot two hooks each from his integrated grappling launcher.
"He knew the bus and the car were going to fall off. so, he shot two hooks. Each capable of supporting a weight of 5 tons. The timing, the angle, everything matched.
There's just one thing he didn't think of…. sloppy engineering.", Dick narrated.
End Of Flashback
"Batman caught the mobsters, saving dozens of children in the process.", Jackob read off the article.
"He saved 38 children, along with the driver, and he thought the two kids' mom was safe as well. They are some of the only people Bruce considers family, and he failed. It haunted the hell out of him.", Dick explained, a regretful look on his face as well.
"What's the matter?"
"I had been Nightwing for three years at the time. We were in pursuit of the mobsters, due to having been notified via an alert, intended for the GCPD. We both failed that day."
Jacob also let out a sigh. That's the hard part in the life of a hero, dealing with the loses and all the tragic consequences that could come with making a decision. For example, who you save during a mission.
Back At Dark Claw's Fortress-In Japan
Dark Claw and Bruce were in the ninja master's room. Bruce was about to return to Gotham, to bring down Batman's wrath on those criminals, poisoning his city. His sensei wished to bid him a proper farewell.
"You have done well. You, Bruce Wayne, are my greatest student. One, who has even mastered the legendary "Dark Thunder". That is a feat, very few can perform. It has been my honor to serve as your mentor. Farewell, my pupil.", Dark Claw bowed, as Bruce returned the gesture.
"Thank you, sensei."
Back In Gotham City-A Few Hours Later
Bruce arrived and made his way towards Wayne Manor.
At Wayne Manor
The last living member of the Wayne Family went into his office and activated the hidden elevator, going down to the Batcave.
As the elevator doors opened, Bruce could see Dick sitting at the computer, looking through data displayed on the various screens. The others were also nearby.
"I hope I haven't come back at the wrong time."
Dick turned around, a relieved smile appearing on his face.
"Bruce! Your just on time. We need Batman."
The former Robin went over to a wall and put his hand on a palm scanner, as a secret compartment opened, revealing a bunch of weapons and gadgets.
Barbara deciphered the data, displaying it on the main screen.
"Let's suit up.", Bruce ordered.
Bruce took the Batmobile, Nightwing and Batgirl used his motorcycle and Nightstrike just went on foot, using the rooftops and sticking to the shadows.
At The Gotham City Harbor
A few ninjas were loading up a few crates of weapons, when a Batarang landed near one of the gangsters' feet.
They saw a very familiar, shadowy figure, dressed as a bat, standing on a container.
"Batman!", One of them hissed.
"He's back? But why now, after so many months?", Another questioned.
"Who cares? Let's kill him for good!", A third suggested.
Despite being cornered, Batman showed no sign of fear.
The assassins attacked him, but the Dark Knight just evaded their attacks, knocking all the ninjas out.
He then had a one-on-one duel with their leader, which quickly ended with the ninja being beaten and immobilized by a batarang. Soon, the police arrived on the scene, as Batman disappeared into the night.