Earlier in evening
Barbara Gordon came her home. As she got in, she saw her father at home.
Barbara " That's a rare sight."
James " GCPD is invited to a fund raising event for the department by.... Penguin."
He said with a pause.
Barbara" Penguin! Fo real?!"
She snapped. He shrugged.
James" I want you to come with me. I don't want to be alone."
Sighing...
Barbara" Even though I know that I am going to regret it. Still, I am coming."
Saying that she went to her room.
...
Later
She came wearing a dark pink dress with light pink lace and gloves. Her half cleavage was showing her C-cup breasts.
James " You look beautiful."
Barbara " Thanks. Can we leave now or I will change my mind."
She said half serious.
James" Okay."
.....
Later
In the party, she was already regretting. Especially when people were more concerned about an old gangster woman dancing shamelessly and gossiping.
Then, Dent came and made her worst.
Dent " Gordon! You know when I become mayor. We are going to do great things for Gotham."
James" Sure."
He said concerned.
Dent" Then, police won't need Batman's help."
Barbara" Really? Are you into fairy tales now?"
She went out to get fresh air. There, she was pursued romantically in a horrible way by the elder son of penguin. Making her regret more.
....
18 July 1939
Tuesday
Early morning
Bruce was having breakfast with a frown. He was thinking about last night and whereabouts of the cannon. Leif, who saw him frowning.
Leif " So, did you find the cannon?"
Hearing him, Bruce talked after some moments.
Bruce " No. There was a square hole connected with sea, a pulley and some creates filled with towels."
Leif" What was the pulley size?"
He asked.
Bruce" Big enough to pull 10 healthy men. Cannon must be took up with it. But it wasn't there. Probably due to GCPD fund raising event."
Leif, who knew about such women from his time, felt something missing.
Leif " Alfred, how was the cruiser from outside?"
Alfred, who was pouring tea for himself.
Alfred " It was a normal looking with only exception was a giant umbrella on the top."
Something clicked in Leif's mind.
Leif" How long?"
Bruce, who's interest was picked.
Bruce" 10 metres."
Leif " That's it! That's the cannon. She has hidden it as a big umbrella."
Alfred's eyes widened.
Alfred" WHAT?!"
Bruce" No, he's right."
.....
Late morning
Leif POV
I was listening the radio.
Swish!
A familiar blue screen appeared.
PAOA " Today, I am going to tell you about Milky way and it's neighbouring galaxies. First, Milky way is pretty much lawless. It's filled with pirates and Warlords."
My eyes widened...
Leif" You meant aliens..."
PAOA " Yes. The Andromeda galaxy is ruled by a race of shape shifting aliens which conquer planets by causing chaos in them. Their agents impersonate as natives and high class people of the target planet."
Leif" Are they on Earth?"
He was serious.
PAOA " They are one of the people, who support anti mutants groups. Because some mutants like telepaths can identify them and they are afraid of some strong mutants."
Leif" Like me."
He said seriously.
PAOA" They have a matriarchal system where their Queen ruled with an iron fist. Second, there's a galaxy ruled by Kree empire. A race of blue coloured militaristic people."
Seeing her visuals...
Leif" They are like Roman Empire."
PAOA " Because they inspired IT. They had never peace under ruler of either gender. That's why with consensus, they made an AI called Supreme Intelligence."
It picked Alfred's interest.
Alfred" What's an A.I.?"
Leif" Artificial intelligence."
Alfred eyes widened.
PAOA" They made it sure genetically that they follow it's commands which are directed for Kree empire prosperity. In last, there's Shiar galaxy."
She shows visuals of avian humanoid with diversity of races.
PAOA " Unlike others, Shiar choose thier ruler based on power. That's why, he recruited many mutants of certain powers to be a part of them. By various means."
There were visuals of positions and harems.
Leif " Mutants are poached by aliens for their power while our own people hate them. It's pretty obvious why they switch sides."
Alfred" Such a loss."
After that the screen vanished.
.....
Afternoon
Alfred informed Bruce when he was having his late lunch.
Bruce " To think, humanity in his world is so blind that they are standing up against thier own defence."
Alfred" Which is giving Shiar empire a big edge."
....
Early night
Batman POV
I was on my way towards the docks when I saw Martin Cobblepotts. He was driving his car anxiously. Trusting my instincts, I followed him to the District Attorney office.
I parked the Batmobile and followed him. He went towards Barbara Gordon's cabin. He knocked the door anxiously but he wasn't holding a gun. I still watched.
Kachak!
Martin " Thanks God! You are here sweety..."
Barbara " Call me that again and I will bash your head."
Raising his hands...
Martin" Okay. Miss Gordon. I need your help. Mama has figured out that I am the mole, who was informing Thorne about her actions against him. Now, she's after me."
Barbara" So, you are scared. I don't want to be involved."
She was about to close her door.
Martin" I had framed my little brother thinking that and my mother has killed him before my very eyes."
My eyes widened thinking that a mother had killed her son.
Barbara " Wait for me."
They came out and I moved out. Later, I was following them when I saw some cars behind them from distance coming from side roads. Goons with Tommy gun came out of the window and opened fire on Gordon's car.
I was shocked to see how a mother could kill her kids. Gordon's car lost a wheel and hit an alley entrance. She and Martin came out. Cars stopped and men with Tommy gun came out.
They were about to shoot them when I sent them flying by turning Batmobile. I nodded to Barbara and she nodded back. Then, I went back.
....
Batcave
Batman POV
When I came back. I saw Leif practicing with his gate around the cave. He's athletic. Seeing me, he stopped.
Leif " You came early."
We were talking casually now, huh.
Batman" Yes...."
I informed him and Alfred about Martin, penguin killing her younger son and now going after her only son. But now, Barbara had taken him to the GCPD.
So, things would be alright. Leif eyes widened. I could understand as a fellow orphan....
Leif " What are you doing here?!"
Huh?
Batman " Didn't I..."
Cutting my words...
Leif " That's why I am saying. Penguin has the personality of a radical feminist. Who wants to be at top on any cost! Now, she has learnt about Martin's involvement.
So, she's going to stop him! But you said he's in GCPD now."
Batman" Yes."
Holding his chin...
Leif" She must have some cops on payroll there. They might have told her about her son's presence. This will push her over the edge! Knowing that she's going down.
She will take everyone with her! In simple words, she's going to target the GCPD to both kill her son and leave her mark on the city!"
My eyes widened....
Alfred" Good Lord!"
I ran towards my submarine. There was no time.
...
GCPD
Barbara POV
After I brought Martin with me to GCPD. I went to dad's cabin. Opening his door...
James" Barbara...."
He stopped talking when I came in with Martin.
Barbara " Dad. Listen to him."
Then, Martin told him about penguin being a mob boss and involved in fire incidents against Rupert Thorne. How she killed his brother when he framed him.
How she was after him now?
James " It's alright, son. You are safe now."
He said to Martin, who was sitting on a chair.
Martin " NO! You don't get IT! Mama is very smart. She has bought a customised military canon and installed it on the Ice berge cruise. It's the camouflage giant umbrella!
She has been using it to destroy Rupert Thorne's assets. She can do more like destroying GCPD after being informed by officers on payroll."
At this, I looked at dad with fear. He picked up the phone and dial a number.
James " Commisioner to coast guard! Attack on Ice berge cruise now!"
I went and pulled the emergency bell.
Barbara" Everyone out!"
...
Wayne manor
Leif was looking out the window concerned. He heard a voice in his head.
PAOA " If you are that concerned. Why don't you go out there yourself?"
Leif" So, you can talk like this. But what can I do?"
He tightened his knuckles.
PAOA" You can! You can use gate now on DC multiverse level. Remember! Powers are like tools which are defined or used by thier wielders."
Leif looked at the city again for some moments and sighed.
Leif " Alright. Let's see if I am qualified to be a hero."
PAOA" You are. More than you think, otherwise I wouldn't convince you, master."
PAOA thought.
...
Batcave
Alfred was in there. When he heard footsteps. He saw Leif with a determined look.
Leif " Alfred. I need a mask and gloves. I am going out to help."
Alfred, who heard and saw his determination. He went to the suit area and bring a makeshift mask of Batman mask's eyes area with gloves.
Leif wore them running up.
...
Underwater near Ice berge cruise, a submarine was moving towards it. Surrounding area was filled with suitcases. Some of these were opened and skeletons were inside those.
On top of the cruise, penguin came with her men. Who unwrapped the clothing camoflauging the canon. She sat on its seat and rotated in the direction of GCPD.
She was about to order her men to put a shell inside it when...
???" AAAH!"
She turned around to see a guy in Batsuit beating his men.
Penguin " DAMN! There IS a Batman. Break him, Eggy!"
An African American brute cracked his knuckles and rushed towards the Batman. Batman dodged his right upper cut and hit his torso. Then, he kicked him but the brute caught his leg.
He threw him aside. As batman was getting on his feet, brute lunged upon him. Batman side stepped and threw a ball. Brute caught it and smoke came out.
Batman rushed forward and punched his torso few times. Brute pounced upon him but Batman threw him aside. Where brute slipped and fell in the sea water.
Meanwhile, Penguin had put the shell and was about to shoot it. When a batarang stopped her. She turned around.
Penguin " Alright, you asked for it, Dracula!"
She raised her umbrella and a blade came out of its tip. She rushed forward and tried to slashed him. But he held it and made it stuck in the cruise's roof.
At that time....
???" This is U.S. coast guard! You are under arrest!"
Two boats surrounded the cruise. Then, with a push, he broke the blade connection to umbrella. Then, he kicked her but she fell near the cannon.
She was about to reach the shooting handle when Batman jumped in her way. She hit him with her umbrella handle side but he held it. At that time, she smiled and pulled.
Batman turned around and his eyes widened. She just pulled the trigger.
Batman " NO!"
BOOM!
Cannon was fired.
.....
Earlier
Leif, who was then wearing a make shift black mask, black shirt and black trousers with gloves. He was standing near the window of dining room. Alfred was standing behind him.
PAOA " Go on! Take the leap of Faith!"
With a deep breath, Leif opened a gate underneath him. He fell into it and Alfred smiled.
...
Outside
Near the city in the sky, a light green portal opened. Leif fell from it. He could feel the wind hitting his body. He could see the ground reaching fast.
With widened eyes, he clenched his teeth. While falling he looked towards the city and opened a portal again. He fell into it. Then, a portal appeared above the buildings.
He fell from it and looked for the sea. Seeing the farther area, he opened another portal and fell into it. Now, a portal appeared from away from centre of the Gotham in the sky.
Leif fell from it.
Leif " At least, I am not feeling dizzy."
PAOA " Because I have made your body adapt to the Gate."
She explained.
Leif" Thanks."
Then, he opened another portal and fell into it. This time, a portal appeared above the docks. He fell from it, he could see the cruise.
BOOM!
He saw a projectile trail incoming.
Leif " NO!"
He stretched his hand and a portal appeared in the projectile's path. Shell went into it. Then, he opened another portal and fell into it. Now, a portal appeared above sea.
He fell from it and stretched his hand away from the cruise. A portal appeared further and shell came out.
BOOM!
An explosion happened in the sea. He fell into another portal, he opened.
...
Batman POV
I thought, I failed. But an explosion happened behind us?!
Penguin " What the hell?!"
She turned around to see the blast. At that time, someone fell upon her back.
Penguin " AAAHHH!!!"
She cried in pain and fell unconscious. I knew him. It was Leif. He was wearing one of many masks which I had imported for making my suits' cowl.
He was also wearing gloves like me. He turned his face to me.
Leif " Handcuffs."
I gave him one and went to cuff others.
U.S. coast guard " Nobody moves! We are coming!"
Ships which were gone to check the blast, had returned. Leif stood up and stretched his hand. A portal opened.
Leif " See you there."
He went in and I dived into the sea water.
....
Batcave
Alfred POV
I was waiting in the Batcave. Knowing that they would return here. As I spoke, a portal appeared and Leif came out of it.
Alfred " I take everything was okay."
Leif " Now, it is."
He said with a smile.
Alfred" Really? Tell me."
He and master Bruce were similar in a way.
....
19 July 1939
Wednesday
Early morning
Wayne manor
Batman POV
I decided to train Leif in self defence after last night. Last night, I failed. Not just because of the cannon but also what I had realised now. Alfred came with a trolley and put Leif's and mine breakfast on the table.
Alfred " You didn't sleep but you should eat your breakfast."
Batman" I have been thinking about something. Penguin was keeping Rupert Thorne in check all this time. But now, she has been arrested."
I stopped.
Leif" This Thorne guy is the now sole mob boss in the Gotham."
Batman" Kind of. But I failed."
...
Late morning
Wayne manor
Alfred POV
We were listening the news from radio from last night. But blast being changed wasn't discussed.
Leif " As expected, they are baffled themselves. So, they are hiding the information."
Alfred" But Batman has been mentioned."
Swish!
A familiar blue screen appeared in the air.
PAOA" Tell me, what do you know about human history in your world? Especially about stone age."
Leif" Not much."
He said.
Alfred" Something new to learn."
Screen changed into scenes showing a guy in loincloth with a burning skull on a blazing mammoth fighting some monsters. There was a lady with red hair engulf in giant bird shape fire.
There was a boy with a magical? Spear along with some individuals.
Leif " Ok. I don't remember about monster hunters in the stone age."
He said with widened eyes.
PAOA" What you are seeing are the visuals of first aliens invasion."
Leif" WHAT?!!"
His eyes widened.
PAOA" Yes. First is the first host of spirit of vengeance. A hell angel. Second is the first host of a cosmic force of life and fire. Phoenix force. Third is the teenage form of Odin.
Fourth are first sub species of humanity. The Eternals created by the Celestials."
Leif" Okay. So, there are people, who can use angel of hell's power and cosmic beings? Like father like son. And mutants are not first sub species. Where are they?"
He humoured darkly again.
PAOA" Yes, there are more like Goblin force, Dark force, light force, negative force and more. As for Eternals, they live on Saturn's moon, Titan."
Leif" So, we are neighbours. Great."
He humoured darkly again.
PAOA" There are also Infinity stones. These are residual solid energy formed after big bang. These represent reality, mind, time, space, power or energy and soul."
Leif" In other words, cheat codes of my universe."
He said exhausted.
PAOA" This is enough for today."
I was speechless.
...
Next day
Late morning
Wayne manor
Leif heard the news of Yvonne Franciss abduction on radio.
Swish!
A familiar blue screen appeared in the air.
PAOA" Congratulations! You are completely adapted to the Gate now."
Leif" Thanks, I guess."
He scratched his cheek.
PAOA" Your new power will be generated 3 days later."
Leif" Yeah. Thanks for reminding."
He said sarcastically.
PAOA" Today, you will learn about your true copper era."
Leif" Yeah."
Visuals appeared in the air.
PAOA" First, a celestial battles and lost against Mephisto. Part of his body fell on the Earth. But it was made such way that it's part and blood started to evaporate."
Leif" And?"
He asked.
PAOA" At that time, some humans thought they could gain power by bathing into its blood. So, when they did. They gained random powers because Celestials are made to create random galaxies."
Leif" They are mutants, right?"
He had a deadpan look.
PAOA" Correct. Because they thought they would be strong like Eternals. But unlike Eternals, who were created strong from birth. Mutants powers are random."
Leif" A lottery and I gain a lottery system out of a lottery."
He said sarcastically.
PAOA" Yes. Mutants are classified by their level of power and types of power. Earlier is known by very few as for the later, nobody knows about it."
Leif" Well, there's always a first."
A chart appeared.
PAOA" In case of power levels, Epsilon class came at last or down in the hierarchy. They are the ones, who's mutations have either detrimental or useless powers."
Leif" Detrimental?!"
His eyes widened.
PAOA" Like ageing faster. Useless like change of skin colour. They make 20% of all mutant population and are hunted mostly."
Leif tighten his fists.
Leif" To think, all those mutants were weak."
PAOA" Yes. Second are your class, Delta mutants. They as you know have passive powers like super intelligence. They make 50% of mutant population."
Leif" Half belongs to my class! Is Stark one?"
He asked.
PAOA" No and many never know about it. Third are Gamma class. They have power to beat many individuals or destroy a village. They make 15% of mutant population."
Leif" DAMN!"
He was astonished.
PAOA" But thier physical appearance is mostly different like different skin colour and some other non-human features. They are also hunted but they can fight back."
Leif" They are mutants used by anti mutants groups for propaganda."
He deducted.
PAOA" Yes. Fourth are Beta class. They are strong enough to destroy town and towns. But some time, they either can't turn off thier power or they have extra body features."
Leif" Another prominent one."
He nodded.
PAOA" They make 10% of the mutant population. Fifth are the Alpha Class. They can control thier powers and are totally human looking."
Leif" They are the hidden ones."
He was holding his chin.
PAOA" Yes. They are strong enough to destroy cities and a country. They make 4.9% of the mutant population. Sixth are Omega class."
Leif" Okay.... Then , top dog make 0.1% of the mutant population."
He said with wide eyes.
PAOA" Yes. They are like alpha but with greatest power. Their power can affect continent, continents, planet, solar system, galaxy, universe, multiverse and even omniverse."
Leif" Like Gate."
Another chart appeared.
PAOA" Yes. After that we have classes on mutants' types of power. First are Mover type. An ability that grants super speed, flight, teleportation or portal manipulation."
Leif" I got the first type."
He deducted.
PAOA" Yes. Second are Shaker type. An ability which affects the surroundings. Like gravity. Third are Brute type. An ability of super strength, endurance and regeneration."
Leif" That magneto is a shaker."
He pointed.
PAOA" Yes. Fourth are Breaker type. An ability that allows to bend laws of cosmos. Like time. Fifth are Master type. An ability to summon and control people."
Leif" Mind control?!"
He was shocked.
PAOA" Many became evil. Sixth are Blaster type. A long-ranged, offensive ability. Like fire. Seventh are Thinker type. An ability that grants telepathy, telekinesis and psychic weapons and equipments."
Leif" Mind reading?!"
He was slack Jawed.
PAOA" Most are control freaks either consciously or subconsciously. Eight are Striker type. A melee/touch-based ability. Like electrocuting."
Leif" Okay..."
He was almost broken.
PAOA" Ninth are Changer type. An ability that allows to alter their form or appearance. This is my type, your second awakening on Omega class. Tenth are Trump type."
Leif" It's my Delta class, right?"
He pointed out.
PAOA" Yes. An ability that allows to manipulate powers in some capacity. Like yours to create randomly. I will continue copper era tomorrow."
Leif" Okay."
Screen vanished and he sighed. How much he didn't know.
....
20 July 1939
Thursday
Next late morning
It had been a day since Yvonne Franciss' abduction and Leif was listening to radio.
Swish!
Seeing the familiar blue screen, Leif turned off the radio.
PAOA " In copper era after emergence of mutants, next important topic is Egyptian Ennead. They are dimensional entities, who decided to look after Egypt and most of Africa. It's members act through thier avatars."
Leif" They transform?"
Visuals appeared.
PAOA " No. They make a pact with humans, who take oath to do thier biddings. They are also given thier patrons' powers. Next is Atlantis."
Leif" So, they are literally paladins and I know about Atlanteans from Captain America's adventures and Fantastic Four fight against thier Krang."
He declared.
PAOA" Yes, Homo mermanus were first humans, who changed themselves to survive in the sea. When Atlantis submerged in the sea. That's all for today."
Leif" IT was short."
.....
21 July 1939
Friday
Next early morning
Wayne manor
Alfred POV
I was washing dishes after breakfast.
Ding! Dong!
I went to the door but we weren't expecting any guests. As I opened the door, I saw a healthy young lady in a business suit and a cap of brown colour.
Alfred " How may I help you, miss?"
Showing her badge...
Renee" Detective Renee Montoya from GCPD. Is Mr Wayne here?"
Alfred" Yes. Please, this way."
I had to give a signal. So, master Leif could hide. Reaching the hall....
Alfred " Master Bruce. Detective Montoya is here to meet you!"
As we entered, only master Bruce was there. Master Bruce stood up.
Bruce " How may I help you, detective Montoya?"
Walking towards him...
Renee" I heard that you have a dinner before miss Franciss' abduction."
Bruce" Yes."
He accepted.
Renee" Then, I want you to come with me to GCPD. I will like your assistance in this case."
Bruce" What time and can't we talk here?"
With a frown...
Renee " Right now and we will talk there!"
Seeing her reaction, master Bruce nodded. After that he went with her, wearing his overcoat. As they went away. Master Leif came out.
Leif " You better call his lawyer. She seemed desperate."
Nodding, I dialled Mr Fox number.
....
Noon
Bruce was taken out without any problem by his lawyer Lucius Fox. When he was helping Montoya after realising that she was an honest cop. Before coming home, he bugged her hat.
In his car, he set the radio frequency to use her as an asset in the future. Coming back, he assigned a task to Leif. To make notes about her investigation all day which he did greatly.
He realised two things. One, Montoya is sharp and Basil Karlo might be the culprit.
....
Afternoon
MVP
Montoya POV
After talking to Karlo, I went to his director Hynes' Secretary. My woman intuition told me, he was lying. Going to her room, I saw a curvy, African American woman.
Whom, I would like to date if I wasn't on case. But she told me that he hadn't has any meetings with Karlo today. So, I went after him but he was gone.
...
Night
Montoya went to Karlo's house, not knowing that Batman was following her. Who was impressed by notes writing of Leif. As Montoya was about to knock on his door.
???" AAAHHH!!!"
Hearing a scream, she broke the door and saw Basil Karlo on the floor with a dagger in his back. Blood was spreading around his body. She picked up the phone and called for ambulance and police.
Meanwhile a hooded guy, who had come outside Karlo's apartment through a window, was going down the fire escape. Batman, who heard everything, came in his way.
Seeing him, the guy jumped to the close by fire escape to run away. Batman jumped after him. He grabbed his scarf and pulled but the culprit cut it down with a dagger.
Batman stumbled and he ran away by releasing a steel ladder upon a homeless man. Batman rushed and held the ladder until homeless man ran away.
But culprit was gone.
....
Late night
GCPD
Commissioner's Office
Montoya POV
I had briefed myself to Gordon. Who's like a father figure to me. It's because of him that I became a detective in first place and I failed him.
James " You haven't failed me yet. We just have to catch this guy, he must be also behind Yvonne Franciss' abduction."
With widened eyes...
Montoya" You still believe in me?!"
James " Yes."
Then, I went out where Dent was gathering a crowd. Seeing me, he came to me. I didn't like him.
Dent " How's the Yvonne Franciss' abduction case?"
Montoya" That's Basil Karlo's murder case now."
Whistling~
Dent" Then, let me help you in court when you get the culprit. It will be great for my mayoral campaign!"
He felt disgusting! Another reason why I was a lesbian.
Montoya " Can't you think out of that?"
Dent " Of course not. I have been preparing for this for a long time. So, remember who's going to be the new mayor."
He went away.
....