*Gotham Botanical Gardens*
Inside the run down and now foliage-overgrown gardens, Adagio Dazzling paced the crumbled floors of the lair they currently occupied alongside Poison Ivy. Having arrived upon this world merely a few days prior, they still had little-to-no idea of what exactly they were meant to do in this world.
Wait a minute!
What?
How can they have only been in Gotham for a few days when clearly the Mane Six and Spike have been training with the League for a whole year?
We never ‘specified’ they arrived in Gotham at the same time the others arrived in the Himalayas, now did we?
We probably should have.
Moving on…
*Clears throat* Anyway… the Dazzlings haven’t made any progress in their assignment upon this world just yet. They had no idea exactly as far as ‘what’ their mission even was. This frustrated them to no end because they refused to be stuck in this place forever. They needed to find something to present for the Order, but this task proved most difficult seeing as how they had no clue what to find.
The yellow-skinned siren found her thoughts interrupted by growing footsteps. She turned around and spotted Aria Blaze walking toward her.
“Where’s Sonata?” Adagio asked curiously.
“I don’t know, and I really don’t care,” Aria replied. “Honestly, we’d get more accomplished with her gone.”
“We won’t get anything accomplished at all if we can’t find something of value to bring to the Order. You know what will happen if we fail!”
“Well so far, all this city has to offer is crime, pollution, and way too many taco stands,” Aria sighed. “Now that I mention it, that probably explains where Sonata is. I swear that siren is as dumb as a sack of hammers.”
“At least hammers serve a purpose,” Adagio spoke, with an eye roll. “And unless something happens to her, two Sirens is not going to be enough.”
Suddenly, the doors to the Botanical Gardens opened causing both girls to look in their direction. They both anticipated their dim-witted sister making her way inside with more tacos. However, it wasn’t Sonata Dusk at all. Instead, in walked another teenage girl with fair-pink skin and dark hair with a single pink streak. She was dressed in a punk-rocker outfit with a leather jacket, dark grey corset top, shorts, stockings, and combat boots.
“Ivy!” The girl called out. “Where are you?!”
“Who are you?” Adagio asked the girl.
The girl turned toward the two sirens with a look of surprise that they were even there.
“I think the better question is: Who are you?” The girl retorted.
At that moment, a giant flower emerged from the ground and opened up to reveal none other than Poison Ivy herself. The plant lady stepped out of the flower, which receded back into the Earth and approached the pink girl.
“Ah Zoe, my flower,” She greeted, smiling. “How did you fare at the Star Lab Bio Facility?”
The girl, Zoe by name, reached behind her and pulled out a dull backpack from behind her. Unzipping the bag, she pulled out a vial of some strange green liquid and handed it to the plant lady. Ivy took the vial and examined it with such fascination.
“This what you’re looking for?” Zoe asked.
“That’s exactly what I was looking for,” Ivy nodded. “However did you manage to get it from the scientists?”
“Being a siren has its perks,” Zoe smirked.
This made Adagio and Aria stare at the pink girl with wide eyes.
“Siren?!” They exclaimed with shock.
The pink girl and plant lady both turned toward the two sirens.
“You’re a Siren?” Adagio asked curiously.
“I know what I am,” Zoe nodded. “The name’s Zoe Pink Star. Been living here with Ivy since she found me wandering the streets of Gotham years ago. Didn’t pay me much mind, until she found out I could woo a construction team from harming a tree. Next thing I know, she brought me in.”
“And she’s been a loyal little flower ever since,” Ivy nodded.
“It’s just… I didn’t think there any other sirens anywhere,” Aria spoke amazed.
“Wait… you guys are sirens too?” Zoe asked.
Both Adagio and Aria nodded their heads, to which Zoe merely released a sarcastic chuckle.
“Right!” She snorted. “And I’m the Queen of England; I charge extra for a dance.”
“You don’t believe us?” Aria asked offended. “We can prove it to you right here and now.”
“Bring it on!” Zoe retorted.
Ivy waved her hand, and her plants began to slither toward another room in the gardens. When they came back, they dragged what resembled a man tied up with wiring, and his mouth gagged shut with a cloth. The plants set the man beside their mistress, and she released the gag. The poor man took deep breaths before bursting with pleas.
“Please let me go!” He begged. “I promise I won’t tell anyone about this.”
Ivy merely looked away from the man, then back toward Adagio and Aria. The two sirens cleared their throats and released a few soft notes. The man found himself entranced by the lovely voices of the two beautiful young ladies. Zoe watched from the sidelines as the two sirens captivated the poor man. Soon as they finished, the man had such a cheeky grin on his face, as if he seemed so far out of it. Adagio and Aria turned back toward Zoe with smirks and cocked eyebrows.
“What do you think of that?” Aria asked cockily.
Zoe gave a little smirk and a now of the head.
“Seems you guys are real sirens after all,” She said. “I suppose that practically makes us sisters.”
Ivy then walked toward the man and helped him to his feet. She undid the wiring that secured him and looked back at him with a bright smile.
“Thank you my dear, you served your purpose well,” She said seductively.
She then placed a kiss upon his lips and when she pulled away, the man’s eyes went wide. He suddenly started choking and clawing his throat, before falling back to the ground. Before long, he went completely limp as his face changed to a sickly green color and dark black veins formed around his mouth. He was dead on the spot due to an intense measure of poisoning. All three sirens watched from the sidelines with wicked smirks on their faces.
At that moment, the door burst open again just as Sonata arrived with bags in her hands.
“Hiya girls!” She exclaimed excitedly. “Sorry I’m late, but I met this really nice guy at a taco stand. He was like the nicest person I’ve met and…”
The blue siren quickly snapped her mouth shut upon seeing the poisoned dead man on the ground and the new girl in the room with everyone.
“What did I miss?” She asked curiously.
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Later that same day, following the defeat of Ra’s Al Ghul and Duscan, the Equestrians and Bruce Wayne made their way down the mountain back to the tiny village. To say it had been a very rough day would be a massive understatement. Having trained with the League a full year, they had no idea things would turn out the way they had. Originally, they believed their cause to be just, only to discover the League were just as corrupt as the evil they sought to destroy. Thankfully, they saw through their façade and managed to bring a halt to their plans. For now, their main concern was getting to Gotham City.
Wearing clothes provided by the people of the hamlet, even bandaging the cut on his arm, Bruce and the Equestrians finally arrived at a smoky inn at the bottom of the mountain. The inn was filled with locals and climbers upon entry, but they didn’t get far when the crowd stopped and stared at them for a moment… then resumed their daily activities.
“So… what exactly is the plan here?” Rainbow asked.
“First things first,” Bruce answered. “I need to get in touch with my butler, Alfred.”
“You have a butler?” Spike asked.
“Yes Spike, I explained all of this on the way down the mountain,” Twilight sighed. “Remember the visions I told you I’ve been having; the reason why I’ve been feeling weird as of late?”
“A close friend of the group experiencing something weird yet being vague about it,” Spike feigned wondering. “Nope… I can’t imagine that feeling at all.”
True to her word, throughout the entire journey down the mountain, Twilight decided to enlighten her friends and Bruce about her visions. She even told them all about Bruce’s past, which Bruce was able to confirm.
“Sorry Twi,” Spike apologized. “All joking aside, everything’s been such a huge blue for me since we left that burning house.”
“I must agree with you there, Spikey,” Rarity agreed.
“Besides, even if we get to this Gotham City, how’re we even supposed to find the Dazzlings and Chrysalis anyway?” Rainbow questioned.
“Mah guess is tah find where the most chaos is comin’ from,” Applejack suggested. “Shouldn’t be too hard.”
Ignoring the comments, Bruce walked toward the bar and used the phone to dial a number. He waited as the phone rang several times until a familiar voice answered it.
“Wayne Residence.”
Bruce smiled sadly upon hearing the older man’s voice after seven years.
“Alfred.”
“Master Wayne? It’s been some time.”
“Yes. Yes it has,” Bruce chuckled. “I need a ride.”
“And where are we, sir?”
Bruce looked around, hoping for a clue to his current location.
“Bhutan, I think,” He guessed, as a nearby man nodded. “Yes, I’m in Bhutan.”
“Am I to assume that you’re without money and passport?”
“I’m traveling a bit light, yes,” Bruce admitted.
“Traveling light is definitely putting it mildly,” Rainbow pointed at his clothes.
To which Pinkie Pie couldn’t help but giggle over the joke, as Bruce stared with annoyance over the remark.
“I believe there’s an airstrip at Khatmandu long enough for a G5. Make your way there, I’ll have the jet down in fifteen hours.”
“Very good,” Bruce said relieved. “Oh, and Alfred?”
“Yes, sir?”
“We’re going to be having a few guests staying for a while,” Bruce informed. “Be sure to make up a few of the guest rooms. Also, if it’s not too much trouble, bring some painkllers.”
“I’ll get right on that, sir.”
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A few hours later…
Bruce and the Equestrians arrived in Katandu, approaching the awaiting G5 plane. Afred, who waited in the doorway at the top of the steps, spotted his master and the group following beside him.
“You look rather fashionable,” He commented. “Apart from the dried blood.”
To which the young man merely shrugged.
“What can I say?” He replied jokingly. “I’ve always been fashionable.”
As Bruce stepped aside, Alfred got a good look at the Mane Six and Spike.
“I trust these are the guests you were referring to?” Alfred asked.
“Indeed they are,” Bruce nodded. “This is Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Spike.”
The Mane Six and Spike all gave small waves in response and Alfred approached to offer a shake to all their hands.
“A pleasure to make your acquaintances,” Alfred greeted kindly. “Alfred Pennyworth.”
“It’s nice to meet you too, Mr. Pennyworth,” Twilight greeted.
“Please Miss, just Alfred will do,” The old butler smiled.
Bruce led the group up the stairs into his private jet. After a few moments, the plane took off from the landing strip and proceeded to make its way towards Gotham City.
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Fifteen hours later…
Bruce Wayne emerged from the washroom of the jet all cleaned up and dressed in clean tailored clothes. The rest of the Equestrians too were given clean attire and were seated alongside Alfred and Bruce. Pinkie was so excited she was literally bouncing in her seat.
“Ooh, this is super-duper exciting!” She exclaimed gleefully. “We’re actually on a private jet! I wonder if they have really nice meals or even those little bags of peanuts? I do love those bits of honey-roasted goodness!”
Alfred and Bruce both looked toward the rest of the group, who merely shrugged with a look that said, ‘Don’t ask.’. Just as the jet broke through the cloud cover, it revealed a beautiful sunrise and Gotham far below.
“So that’s Gotham huh?” Rainbow asked, peeking out the window. “Kinda reminds me of Manehatten or Baltimare back home.”
“I beg your pardon, miss?” Alfred asked confused.
Before Rainbow could respond, Twilight quickly put a hand over her mouth.
“What my friend means to say Alfred is that we had no idea Gotham would look like this,” Twilight replied.
Taking a brief look at the view, Bruce sat down across from Alfred.
“Have you told anyone I’m coming home?” Bruce asked.
He was already imagining how the tabloids would explode with stories of what he must’ve been doing for the past seven years. ‘They’re gonna have a field day,’ Alfred shook his head.
“I thought you might like to surprise a few people,” He offered. “Are you coming back to Gotham for long, sir?”
Bruce was relieved by his friend’s smart thinking and began planning aloud.
“As long as it takes,” He insisted. “I’m going to show the people of Gotham that the city doesn’t belong to the criminals and the corrupt. I’ll need everything in the company shareholders’ reports, holdings, everything. Plus anything you can obtain about Rachel, the police force, news reports, and even everything on the Pearsons’ and their company.”
“Dang Bruce, right tah business ain’t ya?” Applejack smirked.
Alfred nodded, smiled, and closed his eyes again.
“You sound like a man with purpose,” He commented. “You know, during the depression your father nearly bankrupted Wayne Enterprises combating poverty… he believed that his example would inspire the wealthy of Gotham to save their city.”
“Did it?” Bruce asked.
Alfred opened his eyes and nodded sadly.
“In a way… their murder shocked the wealthy and powerful into action.”
Bruce nodded in deep thought.
“People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy,” He agreed. “I can’t do this as Bruce Wayne. A man is just flesh and blood and can be ignored or destroyed. But a symbol… as a symbol I can be incorruptible, everlasting.”
“What symbol, sir?” Alfred asked curiously.
Bruce shrugged, merely staring out the window again.
“I’m not sure yet,” He admitted, thinking. “Something elemental; something terrifying.”
“I beg your pardon for interrupting darling,” Rarity interrupted. “But what kind of symbol would scare the corrupt?”
“Considering what we just went through, it’s hard to imagine what other corruption we’ll face,” Fluttershy spoke up.
“I assume, sir, that since you’re taking on the underworld, this ‘symbol’ is a persona to protect those you care about from reprisals?” Alfred guessed.
“You’re thinking about Rachel?” Bruce questioned.
“Actually, sir, I was thinking about myself,” Alfred admitted.
“And you’re sure that no one knows that I’m coming back?” Bruce chuckled.
“I haven’t figured out the legal ramifications of raising you from the dead,” Alfred sighed.
“Dead?” Everyone questioned.
“What do you mean by ‘dead’, Alfred?” Spike asked.
“It’s been seven years since anyone has seen Mr. Wayne,” Alfred responded.
“You had me declared dead?” Bruce asked in shock.
“Actually, it was Mr. Earle,” Alfred corrected. “He wanted to liquidate your majority shareholding. He’s taking the company public. Your shares brought in an enormous amount of capital.”
“That doesn’t seem very fair at all,” Rarity pointed out.
Bruce rolled his eyes, having forgotten about Earle.
“Good thing I left everything to you, then.”
“Quite so, sir,” Alfred agreed, closing his eyes. “You’re welcome to borrow the Rolls, by the way. Just bring it back with a full tank.”
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Sometime later, the whole group made their way back to Wayne Manor. At first, the girls and Spike were amazed at the sheer size and look of the giant mansion (Except Twilight, who remembered it exactly from her visions). After that had gotten settled in, Bruce sat cross-legged on the floor of the library and went through all sorts of reports. They ranged from everything including family business, new articles, reports about Philip and Julia Pearson and their company, Pearson Pharmaceuticals, reports of the local police force, photos of Rachel, an older Jim Gordon, the Pearsons, and made notes in a notebook while circling the important parts on each report or news item.
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In the kitchen, Alfred prepared some tea while listening to the local news on the T.V.
“Lots of interest in new directions Wayne Industries has been taking…”
Alfred looked up at this, seeing William Earle being interviewed… again. ‘What has that bloody idiot done this time?’, he thought.
“… couple big defense contracts in the bag… as well as rumors that the board is petitioning to have Bruce Wayne, missing for seven years now, declared officially dead.”
Earle smiled thinly toward the reporter.
“Our operating assumption is always the hopeful one that Bruce’ll resurface sometime soon.”
‘Liar,’ Alfred thought sourly. ‘You’d rather have Master Bruce remain missing forever.’
“You alright, Alfred?”
The old butler turned to see the Mane Six and Spike making their way into the kitchen.
“You seem to be quite distressed,” Rarity added.
“Nothing that need worry you, Miss Rarity,” Alfred assured. “Is there anything I may assist you with?”
The group looked amongst themselves for a moment before looking back at the old butler.
“Well, we just felt we should be honest with you about ourselves while we’re staying here,” Twilight toll him. “It just wouldn’t be right to lie about who we are since you and Bruce kindly allowed us to stay.”
This seemed to get Alfred’s curiosity going.
“Oh? And what might I ask do you mean?”
The group joined hands and Twilight used her magic to transform them back into their usual pony and dragon appearances. Alfred seemed quite shocked for a moment upon seeing this, not unless Bruce when he first saw it, but ultimately he remained calm.
“I know you probably have questions,” Twilight continued. “But please… let us explain.”
“… And that’s pretty much the whole story,” Twilight concluded.
Alfred sat at the dining table as the Mane Six and Spike had been telling him their story. To say he was both floored and amazed at the same time was perhaps the understatement of the century. Nonetheless, he listened intently and with conviction.
“Well, that is certainly quite the tale,” Alfred replied.
“At least you and Bruce took it way better than a lot of other people have,” Rainbow commented. “Normally when most people find out, they either faint, scream, or run. Or if we’re lucky, sometimes a weird combination of the three.”
“Anytime someone just learns to accept it, we consider it a blessing,” Spike added.
“Well, I for one don’t have any problem with what you all are,” Alfred said honestly. “Aside from being different, you all seem like proper ladies and a fine young gentleman to me.”
This caused all the rest of the Mane Six and Spike to smile appreciatively.
“Thank you, Alfred,” Twilight smiled. “That means a lot.”
“It’s so nice to meet good people who accept us as we are,” Fluttershy grinned.
Alfred smiled in return before picking up a tray with an assortment of tear supplies on it.
“Now then, I believe it’s high time we go find Master Bruce.”
He soon proceeded to walk off with the rest of the Mane Six and Spike following closely behind.
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Meanwhile, Bruce was still hard at work in the library. A squeaking sound soon reached his ears, and he looked up. Not seeing anything, he resumed working when the same noise reached his ears for a second time. Getting up to investigate, he stepped out into the main hall. He looked around and then up toward the vaulted ceiling, where he saw a bat flapping against it. As he stared up at it, a familiar fear stirred a bit. By then, Alfred walked towards him with a tray filled with tea items.
“A blasted bat again, sir,” Alfred said. “They nest somewhere on the grounds.”
He glanced up at the bat while making a mental note to get out of there before it hurt itself or one of them.
“Oh the poor little creature,” Fluttershy frowned. “He must be frightened to death being trapped in here. Don’t worry, I’ll get him down.”
The small yellow Pegasus tensely floated up toward where the bear was flapping about and hovered in mid-air alongside it. Eventually, the bat stopped flapping and landed gracefully on her outstretched hoof.
“There, there, little friend,” Fluttershy spoke sweetly. “I’ll get you out of here.”
She floated back down to the ground and trotted toward a nearby window. Thankfully the window was open and she reached out with her hoof upwards allowing the bat to fly out the window and into the night.
“Goodbye, little friend!” She called after it. “Stay safe!”
“Well, Miss Fluttershy, you certainly have a way with animals,” Alfred commented.
“That there’s Fluttershy for ya,” Applejack nodded. “She loves critters of all kind. Why it was her idea to construct a fancy sanctuary for all them vampire fruit bats, so they can have their share of the apples in our farm.”
“And if I recall correctly, you weren’t initially on board with that plan,” Rainbow smirked.
“I make mistakes too, hon…”
Bruce watched the bat as it flew away, impressed by how its shadow flicked in the night. All the while, a single thought raced through his head.
‘Bats… I wonder…’
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Pulling on a long black coat and having dug out his father’s old climbing gear, Bruce headed out toward the backyard, past the disused green house, and over the abandoned well, which by now had grown over with plant life. Pulling the overgrowth away, Bruce lowered himself into the darkness below.
Reaching the bottom, Bruce knelt and looked around, recalling his one-time down there, and then saw the dark crevice the bats came out from that very day. Grabbing the coil of rope, he pulled himself into the crevice, following the sounds of dripping water while a cold breeze hit him in the face.
Using the rope, Bruce carefully climbed down the jagged rock crevice and into a large cavern, where he could hear the rush of water in the distance as he landed on the damp ground. Straightening up, he looked around as his breath breezed in the cold air, noting a waterfall off to his right, and he walked forward until he reached the edge of a river.
Bruce could hear the quiet screeching of bats but couldn’t see any in the darkness. He pulled a white neon light out of his coat, turned it on, and held it above his head. Moments later, thousands upon thousands of bats exploded from everywhere in the cave and flew straight toward the young man, attracted by the light, screeching loudly. Bruce instinctively ducked down at first, but after a few seconds, he slowly stood up and, with his eyes shut, held out his arms, allowing the bats to engulf him completely.
He knew just the symbol he was going to use.
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The following morning, Alfred drove Bruce and the Equestrians through the streets of Gotham City. The young man was shocked and dismayed by the overall state of the city, including the state of Wayne plaza and the station, which was deserted and in such a state of disrepair he was worried it was going to collapse any second. He got out of the Rolls and stared, stunned.
“Is it closed?”
To which Alfred nodded sadly as his master was back in the car, and he in turn resumed driving.
“They still run a token service out of respect for your father,” He answered.
“On one hand, it’s generous of them to run it in honor of Bruce’s father,” Rarity said. “But to let it go so far into disarray… oh, what a travesty!”
“But why would Earle go through all this trouble of destroying the Wayne family legacy?” Twilight asked.
“That is what we’re going to find out,” Bruce declared.
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In the outer office of Wayne Tower, a young and beautiful assistant was at her desk, taking calls when Bruce entered.
“Good morning,” He greeted pleasantly. “I’m here to see Mr. Earle.”
“Name?” She asked, not looking up.
“Bruce Wayne,” Bruce responded, grinning.
It was then she looked up at the mere mention of the name, a shocked expression spreading across her face.
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In the boardroom, Earle presided over a meeting and arguing with a board member, Fredericks, who had been a long-time friend of the Wayne family.
“… but we’re showing very healthy growth in these sectors—” Earle began.
“I don’t think that Thomas Wayne would have viewed heavy arms manufacture as a suitable cornerstone of our business—” Fredericks cut in.
“I think, Fredericks, that after twenty years, we ought to be at a point where we stop asking ourselves what Thomas Wayne would have done,” Earle agreed. “True, Thomas Wayne wouldn’t have wanted to take the company public, either, but that’s what, as responsible managers, we’re going to do.”
He then hit the intercom.
“Jessica, get me that prospectus,” He requested, waiting a moment. “Jessica?”
Frowning, Earle opened the doors and found himself facing the back of a young man, who had his arms wrapped around the woman’s hips while showing her how to gold.
“Jessica, who’s answering the phones!?” He demanded.
“It’s Wayne Enterprises, Mr. Earle,” Bruce smirked. “I’m sure they’ll call back.”
‘Good, Philip Pearson is still on the board,’ He thought.
He was relieved to see the silver-haired man seated at the long table, who was looking both stunned and relieved to see him. Not only him, but Jonathan Wycliffe was also on the board as well. Who better to have on board than the Wayne family’s closest friend. A stunned silence fell over the room and Earle approached the young man and shook his hand while clapping his other hand on Bruce’s shoulder.
“Bruce?” He said, masking his disappointment. ‘We thought… you were dead.”
“Sorry to disappoint,” Bruce shrugged.
A short while later, Bruce was seated in Earle’s office, accepting a cup of coffee from the older man.
“You realize, Bruce, that it’s too late to stop the public offering,” Earle informed him, sipping his own cup.
“I understand,” Bruce smiled. “I’ll be handsomely rewarded for me shares. I’m not here to interfere – I’m looking for a job.”
He took a moment to enjoy Earle’s surprised look, the second one within a single day.
“I just want to get to know the company that my family built.”
“Any idea where you’d start?”
“Applied sciences caught my eye,” Bruce answered.
“Mr. Fox’s department?” He raised his eyebrows, shrugging. “I’ll make a call.”
He reached for his phone as the young man stood up.
“Oh, and Bruce?” He added. “Some of the secretaries and so on… because of your name they may assume…”
“I’ll be absolutely clear with everyone that I’m just another humble employee,” Bruce promised.
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It wasn’t long before Bruce left the office. He was just on his way to the elevators when someone called out his name.
“Bruce, hold up!”
The young man turned to face Jonathan Wycliffe, who strode toward him.
“Mr. Wycliffe!” He greeted smiling.
“John, please,” John corrected, grasping Bruce’s hand. “Contrary to whatever you may have ben told by Earle, I was against declaring you dead without any physical proof, and I’m glad that you’re still alive, son.”
“Thank you for having faith in me, John,” Bruce smiled. “How’s your family?”
“Well, my wife is finding new ways to drive me over the edge with her controlling manners,” He admitted. “And failing since I haven’t gone mental… yet. My daughter Katherine, she actually took a leaf out of your book, and ran away twenty years ago, joining the circus, is married, and has two grand kids that I literally have to sneak out of the city to see without my wife’s knowledge.”
Bruce nodded, understanding the older man’s frustration since he had a few memories of how strict Julia Wycliffe could be, and the scandal it caused when their only child ran away shortly after graduating high school at eighteen.
“I understand, John, your wife is a force to be reckoned with.”
“That’s one way of putting it,” John agreed. “Anyway, if you and Alfred need anything—”
“I’ll let you know,” Bruce promised.
He then left while John just smiled and headed back to the boardroom, where he was probably going to get an earful from Earle for rushing off. But he didn’t care, the heir to Wayne Enterprises was back, and that was all that mattered. Plus the only thing Earle could do was kick him off the board, and that hardly mattered since he had his ‘own’ company to run.
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Meanwhile, at the DA’s office, Rachel Dawes entered the office of her boss, Finch, and handed him some paperwork on one of the many cases they were working on.
“Have you seen him yet?” Finch asked, studying her.
“Who?” Rachel asked.
Finch blinked, surprised that she didn’t even know.
“Wayne.
“Bruce?” She repeated, confused. “What do you mean?”
“You haven’t heard?” Finch asked. “It’s been all over the news today. He’s back.”
And it was clear that this was news to Rachel, who hurried away to find a television to check the news.
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In the high-rise district of Gotham City, a lone figure watched the city down below from the window of an office atop one of the tall skyscrapers. The city reeked of corruption, crime, and decay that only seemed to intensify with every passing day. Gotham was a shell of what it had been hundreds of years ago; frankly, it was time for it to change.
Another figure walked into the office wearing a white porcelain mask.
“You called for me, Grandmaster,” He said.
The individual standing by the window looked toward the city as he responded.
“400 years ago, this city was founded by the wealthiest men the world had ever known,” The ‘Grandmaster’ spoke. “The Wayne’s, the Cobblepotts, the Elliots, the St. Dumats. It used to be when you looked out upon this city, you would see a metropolis that inspired all. Now when you look out, all you cans ee is a rotten cesspool.”
“And why is it you called for me, Grandmaster?” The other man asked.
The Grandmaster stood still for a few moments before finally facing the other man.
“It has come to my attention that Bruce Wayne has returned to Gotham,” The Grandmaster responded. “With his return, all our plans are in jeopardy. The Waynes tried to halt our progress all those years ago, and we saw to it that they did not live up to see it through.”
“Would you like for me to alert the other members of the Court?” The other man asked.
“Indeed,” The Grandmaster responded. “The time has come for Gotham to face judgement. The Court of Owls will see to it.”
The Grandmaster reached down to open a drawer on the desk in the office and pulled out a golden owl mask he put onto his face before following the other individual out of the office. It was unknown what’s to come of all this, but one thing was absolutely certain:
Gotham will never be the same again.
Nice chapter
And so begins the origins of Batman.
Oh, my. The Court of Owls.... Things aren't going to be easy for our heroes.
Alfred: I'm fine, by the way. Seven years alone and it's still me, me, me. Can't wait till he finds out what influencers are, he'll fit right in.
Making their return to Gotham City is definitely only the beginning for what's in store when it comes to our heroes. So much has changed in Gotham ever since Bruce chose to leave the city behind, and it seems that the city itself has gone worse since the Wayne name was all but irrelevant. As a man, Bruce Wayne can only do so much on the philosophical side of bringing the city back into light. What the city needs is a symbol, and that has come in a place he did not expect to find it. And the girls (Along with Spike) will undoubtedly do their part to help every step of the way.
But darkness is forming in between the cracks. The Dazzlings have since discovered another Siren has been living in Gotham all these years, and she may prove a valuable asset. But also, a secret society is keeping a close watch now that a Wayne has come back to the city. Without question it's not good news for anyone involved.
oh boy....
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Took a majority of free time spent to get the chapter done. Was practically booked a whole weekend until I could actually return to work on the editing process. But I am proud with how it turned out.
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Ah yes, the origins of one of the greatest DC heroes in the history of its universe. And many a man would take on the cowl of such a noteworthy figure for many years to come. From those we know in history, to dating back WAY before even the Adam West material.
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No one ever said anything was going to be easy for our heroes. They have never dealt with the Court of Owls before, even if they do not have any powers.
😠 The time has come.
Amazing chapter! The girls are back in Gotham with Bruce. Soon, will see the entrance of Batman and it’s gonna be a nice site to see. Plus, surprise Bruce took the girls story well. Though, seeing what happens in Gotham(with some of its villains) guess anything is possible for him
Meanwhile, we have the entrance of a new Siren. And man, this is definitely some bad news for are heroes if she joins up with the dark order
Well Bruce and the Equestrians reached Gotham, and now Bruce is looking to find a way to put his plan into motion. And it appears the Dazzlings aren't the only sirens in town anymore.
I’m-a coming! Wait for me!
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Who is really Zoe? Because I don't know who she is.
I wonder what Pinkie and Rainbow Dash's reaction to The Tumbler will be?
Im getting a rising suspicion/theory from the Dazzlings and Im gonna leave at that, this Zoe reminds me of Pokemon character lol, the Court of Owls are making their move *shivers* oh dear lord im scared, things are heating up, wonderful chapter XD
I sense a Gang war between the Court of Owls and the League of Shadows in this stories future
Meanwhile, back at Discord's Theater
*Disc scratch SFX*
Random Dude: "What?"
Fourth Wall
Me: "WHAT?! That's impossible! My group and I...we...what...when...we came here the same... You mean to tell me that MY GROUP and I have been stranded in Gotham City for...only DAYS?!!! While...Twilight...and the others are...have been...here before us?!"
Fourth Wall
Me: (Losing my mind) "....Ugh! Major existential crisis here... This entire Cinematic Adventure...IT JUST DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE ANYMORE!!!"
Discord: (To me) "Well, of course it doesn't, my dear brony. After all we've been through together, I'd expect you to realize. What fun is there in ever making sense?"
Me: (To Discord) "Not helping Discord..."
Where's the fun? – Discord
(At the end of his song)
Discord: "You're all so hopeless." (Laughs out loud) "Oh, Peeves is going to be in for a riot when I tell him this!" 😁
Fourth Wall
I'm stuck between realities, in the fourth dimension, trying to make sense of it all.
Me: (Having a major sanity meltdown) "But if it's only been a few days, why did it feel like years? And if Twilight and friends arrived a year prior, then how is it that we...they..."
Discord: (To me) "Try not to overthink it."
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Future G5
Discord Memorial Cinema
Me: Now that our heroes have escaped from the grasp of the League of Shadows and are traveling back to Gotham as we speak, I feel it must be prudent to…“check up” on some of our designated antagonists.
Izzy: That doesn’t sound fun.
Me: Anyway, we now return to Gotham Botanical Gardens.
Sprout: (beaming) Pretty lady?!
Me: (cursing) Goddamnit.
Zipp: Wait a minute!
The projector stopped once again to the sounds of groans in the audience.
Alphabittle: (bored) What now?
Zipp: How can they have only been in Gotham for a few days when clearly the Mane Six and Spike have been training with the League for a whole year?
Hitch: I don’t think it was ‘specified’ when they arrived in Gotham at the same time the others arrived in the Himalayas.
Sunny: They should have.
Izzy: Yeah, they probably should’ve.
Me: (clears throat) Anyway… Moving on…
Me: I’ll never understand nor fathom the reason why some siblings insist on being cruel to the other. What exactly would it accomplish?
Sunny: (angry) Why don’t they simply treat Sonata with the respect she deserves?
Me: Because her sisters can’t understand the fact that Sonata thinks differently then they do. It’s a problem for sentient creatures.
Me: Well, well, well lookie ‘o we ‘ave ‘ere. Looks lakh Ivy’s gone and hired herself a henchwoman. Quite an interesting development.
Zipp: Good question.
Sprout: (dazed) She’s so pretty…!
Zipp: Rude much? I think they’d get along very well.
Sprout: (dazed) So…beautiful…
Me: Yeah, yeah, until you remember that she’s misogynistic towards males. I know misogyny towards males exists, I just don’t know the correct term for it.
Ponies: (with Adagio and Aria) Siren?!
Zipp: How?! And when?!
Me: (intrigued) I’m surprised at this revelation, yet not as surprised as I should be. I’m gonna need more popcorn for this.
Zipp: (grimly smirking) She’s asking for it.
Me: Don’t get any ideas, Zipp. It’s not healthy for you.
Me: Misogyny towards males. It exists. It may not be as prevalent as the other side of the coin, but I know the sewers exist even though I can’t see them.
Me: (bored) I’m not impressed. You sing like a poor woman’s Taylor Swift imitation. At least she sings with skill and not gimmicks, like Cab Calloway did or Elvis or just about every famous musician that ever existed in this poor world. They had talent and you cheated.
Pipp: (worried) How skilled and famous are we talking?
Me: Pipp, with your talents you could hold up to all those singers I mentioned and beat out the Dazzlings at any concert.
Pipp: (gasps) You mean it?!
Me: (sincere) Of course I mean it. You got your skills through pure grit and determination. Shows you just what the Dazzlings really are: washed up.
Sprout: (dazed) Take me with you!
Sunny: (to Sprout) Should we do something about him?
Me: (to Sunny) I’m not even gonna bother. I’ve got better things to spend my time and energy on.
Izzy: (to my popcorn) Are you gonna eat that?
Me: (swats her hoof) Hooves off my popcorn. This is mine. (eats popcorn)
Hitch: (shocked) W-W-W-What was that?
Me: Her lips are poison to the touch. It’s the literal kiss of death.
Alphabittle: She must’ve been done dirty sometime in her life.
Me: It’s a case of extreme environmentalism. I didn’t even think that’d be possible.
Sprout: (dazed) Kiss me!
Me: Don’t worry, everyone, I’ve got a muzzle at hand just in case.
Sunny: In case of what?
Me: I’m not having a repeat of the Return of the Jedi incident in my theater.
Izzy: Mmmm…not much, actually.
Hitch: Remind me, why is she still sticking around with the others?
Me: Asked and answered, yet it still confuses me as well. Though, for some reason, I’ve heard some of my colleagues have been thinking about reforming Sonata.
Sunny: (hopeful) Really?! I hope so! She deserves better!
Me: I don’t see it myself. It might just be a case of being a little premature. (suddenly stopped to ponder) Though…as I’m talking and thinking simultaneously, I’m starting to see a perspective of new…developments that may prove pivotal in the future regarding Miss Dusk and the Dazzlings.
Red: (thoughts) Does this mean Sonata Dusk will be abandoned for this other siren? I feel sorry for her. I shouldn’t…and yet I somehow…relate to her.
Zipp: (suspicious) Yes…a classic case of jealousy. Anything else on your mind, Plymouth?
Me: Do you think it would be possible for there to be Male Sirens? Because the whole Female Only Sirens thing seems kinda sexist. But is it possible though? Male Alicorns certainly are a possibility, so why not the same treatment with Sirens?
Zipp: (sighing) Ask a stupid question. (to Me) Why are you talking to yourself?
Me: Old habit. Anyway, let’s get back to our heroes.
Me: (excited) Yes! Finally!
Sunny: You seem excited to see Alfred.
Me: And you know it! I love Alfred! He’s one of my favorite comic book characters!
Me: You’d certainly be surprised. Neither of them are willing to remain out of the spotlight for too long. There’s going to be that one moment where they get antsy and itching to make their mark. No pun intended, of course.
Me: (ecstatic) ALFRED!!!
Izzy: WHY ARE WE SHOUTING?!!!
Zipp: Don’t we know it.
Haven: I for one can’t wait to see Mr. Alfred again. Say, what is he like?
Me: Alfred was a pilot in the RAF—the Royal Air Force, Britain—and found loyalty to Thomas Wayne who took up employment as his butler. After Thomas and Martha died, Alfred took to himself to look after young Bruce, but there’s only so much an old man can do. He’s also skilled in computers and technological manipulation.
Haven: (impressed) My…such skills for a meager butler.
Me: (chuckling) As you will see, Alfred is no “meager butler”.
Me: EEEH!!!
Zipp: Uh oh, we got us a fanboy.
Me: You do the same thing. Leave me alone.
Zipp: (scoffing) No I don’t.
Pipp: (devious) Oh, yes you do~! Just like that time when we were young, you used to—
Zipp: Don’t even think about it!
Pipp: (laughing like mad).
Zipp: (impatient) Ugh, when are they gonna finally reach the city?
Me: Plane flights are a lot longer than you might realize, and the most advanced commercial flights are jumbo jets with up to three or four turbine engines.
Sunny: How long are the flights?
Me: Depends on the starting location and final destination. For this flight, since it’s a global and not a domesticated one, I would say…fifteen hours, give or take.
Me: I could fly to Japan if I wanted to, or even Germany or Norway, if I had enough money. I’m a working-class man myself.
Me: And there she is, folks: good ol’ Gotham City. In all its blandness.
Haven: (appalled) Bland?! I beg your pardon!
Me: Trust me, your highness, I’ve more aesthetically pleasing Gothams before, and at least Zephyr Heights has the whole Art Deco thing going for it.
Zipp: Well, what does your preferred Gotham look like?
Me: The kind that is out of a dirty and grimy industrialized city, with twisted shadows covering the skyline. That’s just me.
Me: In some ways that might have proven…something negative.
Sunny: Why do you say that?
Me: I just have negative connotations towards wealthy upper-classmen, from my experience you understand.
Izzy: Something like…(gasps) Mayonnaise!
Unicorns: Bing bong! Bing bong!
Me: (to Izzy) Trust me, Bruce is going to need something more fear-inducing if he wants this to work. Something that can hide in the shadows in plain sight.
Sunny: Wait, what?
Zipp: Wow, I did not expect that.
Hitch: I’m sure Alfred had a perfectly legal reason behind his decision.
Hitch: Oh, so it wasn’t Alfred at all.
Me: I’m not surprised. This isn’t the first nor last time I’ll see greedy executive meddling.
Me: This is only the beginning. We’re just getting started, folks.
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Eric Bischoff: (To Stone Cold Steve Austin) "Are you sure these three bitches are as bad as you say they are?"
Stone Cold Steve Austin: (To Eric Bischoff) "That's what I hear from the other WWE wrestlers. Though, from the looks of it, I'm just not so sure how well their evil plan was thought through..."
Big Mac: "Nope."
Gallus: "Lemme guess. You all get sent to a French Chef who will sing a song about cooking fish and serve you all up in a fish fillet?"
Silverstream: (To Gallus, disgusted) "Gallus!"
Gallus: (Shrugs to Silverstream) "What? It could happen. Besides, I'm hungry for fish." (Silverstream cocks an eyebrow) "In more ways than one. C'mon, you love to eat fish too, don't ya?"
Silverstream: "...Touché." (Rings a bell)
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Silverstream: "Excuse me? Can we get the Blooming Fish, please?"
Trixie: "Meh. Tough break." (Chows down on cinnamon nuts) "But on the bright side. Two sirens means one less trouble for us."
Moonlight Raven: "Whoa. Who is that girl?"
Ember: "I'll do you better. WHAT are you?"
Pharynx: (To Ember) "I'll do you better. WHY are you?"
The Audience: "WHAT?!!!"
One of the Omega Commentators – a waiter – tripped accidentally splashed Tempest Shadow's face with a big plate of spaghetti.
Tempest Shadow: (Not caring anymore) "Every time..."
Reacting fast, everyone all covered their ears...except for a lucky few.
Fleetfoot: (Calls out to Soarin) "No, Soarin! SOARIN NO! DON'T LISTEN TO THEM!!!"
Soarin: (Hypnotized) "I can't help it. They're so beautiful!" (Touches the movie screen and gets electrocuted) "Waaaahooooo-" (Plummets out of the air and into a conveniently placed giant apple pie) "–Ow!"
Young colts and boys: "EW!"
The audience: (Horrified) "UGH!"
Capper Dapperpaws: "Pardon my language, but HOLY KITTY LITTERS!!!"
Sunburst was eating a bowl of salad, which he looks down, and his face turns green. He took out an emergency barf bag and loses his dinner.
Crazy Steve: "COCK-A-DOODLE DOO! THE COW SAYS MOOOOOOOO!!!!"
Grubber: "And how exactly are they planning to travel to Gotham City? Hail a taxi?" (Receives a dope slap from Tempest Shadow) "OW!"
Smolder: (Still in hiding with her 24/7 Championship Belt) "Gee. What were you expecting, Spike? A french maid?"
Not too far away, Gabby was blushing a shade of pink, recalling the one time that she was talked into dressing as a maid, cuddling with Spike, getting all heated, only for a certain alpha-commentator to walk in on them, by accident. Phantom-Dragon.
Gilda: "And...why exactly would Lady Marshmallow say it like that? What? She planning on stealing him away from you, Gabby?"
Gabby: (To Gilda) "What? No. No way! Rarity's my friend, and...she wouldn't do that...at least, not recently. Besides, why would she? She's got Eric!"
Thorax: (To Gabby) "I agree. Old habits die hard, and...well, knowing Rarity's feelings, I'd say she's still on friendly terms with Spike."
Pharynx: (To Thorax) "A little too friendly, if you ask me."
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Discord: "Dost my super hearing deceive me? I could've sworn, someone was talking about me." (Shrugs) "Oh well." (Resumes doing so-called superhero work) "FEAR NOT CITIZENS OF GOTHAM CITY! For, I! THE DASTARDLY, THE DARING, SUAVE, TALENTED, COURAGEOUS, EXTRAORDINARY, MARVELOUS, FABULOUS, and absolutely HANDSOME, MASTER OF CHAOS. CAPTAIN GOOD GUY!!! Tra-la-LAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!! Hit it, Cheese Sandwich!"
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Captain Underpants Good Guy – Weird Al. a.k.a. Cheese Sandwich
Me: (To the readers) "I'm on a long hiatus from Elements of Justice for this?"
Gilda: (Sarcastically) "Yeah. Light as a feather."
Grubber: "YEAH! They're flying to Gotham City in style! I call shotgun!"
Tempest Shadow: (Wiping off the foods she's been the subject of target practices for) "Grubber. We're not in the movie. Remember?"
Grubber: "Aw! But it felt like we were in there."
Tempest Shadow: "Nobody says you have to look pretty to fight."
Tempest Shadow looked up at the stump, where her horn used to be, with her friend, Glitter Drops looking guilty for being the cause of her friend's magical handicap.
Extra Cut
Discord: (Doing some "superhero works" when his magic senses started tingling) "Ooh! My chaos senses tells me we have some visitors!"
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Whoa. Who's this here? -eyes- New siren? Nice.
Also, only Fluttershy would bond with Batcave bats. : p
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Limestone Pie: "No fair! They SHOULD'VE been us on the plane!"
Marble Pie: "Mmm-hmmm."
Maud Pie: (To Limestone) "Don't be a crybaby, Limestone."
Featherweight: "Oy vey."
Princess Celestia: "That's the dark side of fame...no privacy."
Fancy Pants: "I'd say, he sounds as if he's a man on a mission already, taking the initiatives like that."
Captain Celaeno: "Well, at least it's relieving to hear they're doing something about it...I guess."
Capper Dapperpaws: (To Celaeno) "Do tell. Do tell."
Princess Luna: "Hmmm. That sort of reminds me of the legends of Revan."
Trixie: (Dumbfounded) "Uh...run that by me again? He lost me at the shareholding..."
Starlight Glimmer: (To Trixie) "He means this Earle guy had declared Bruce dead, so that Mr. Wayne's share of the company can be...settled. And then Earle can take over."
Gallus: "Let's just hope he doesn't disappoint then..."
Party Favor: "Wow! That's a LOT when you say it all at once."
Night Glider: (To Party Favor) "Ya think, sweetheart?"
Shining Armor: "Mayday, mayday, secrets revealing."
Big Mac: "Eeyup."
Gallus: "Wow, he took it so well."
Big Mac: "Eeyup."
Big Mac: "Eeyup."
Starlight Glimmer: "I know how they feel. First time I've been to the human world, it took me a lot to get adjusted..."
Silver Spoon: "Well, he seems like a nice butler."
Diamond Tiara: "Yup! Just like my butler, Randolph here, who is still by my side...even after my mom and dad...disowned me..." (Randolph and Silver Spoon both hugged Diamond Tiara in comfort, with the Cakes joining in)
Pipsqueak: "I thought they're supposed to sleep, hanging upside-down. I mean..." (Looks at General Supernova) "Isn't that how you sleep, sir?"
Mr. Shy: (To Bow Hothoof – Rainbow Dash's dad) "Didn't I tell you my daughter has a way with animals?"
Mr. Shy: "That's what I said!"
Random Brony: "AND if memory serves, it caused Fluttershy to mutate into Flutter Bat."
Random pony: "Ooh! Is he pondering what I'm pondering?"
Derpy Hooves: (To random pony) "I think so, MDW. But if people start calling happy meals 'sad meals,' then no one would buy them." (The random pony face faulted on the floor)
Daring Do: "What's he doing?"
Princess Luna looked at Bruce Wayne and smiled proudly at him for overcoming his fear. But in the blink of an eye, she too found herself engulfed by the bats. The bats overtake her, they enveloped her, and they became her children. Her children of the night.
Children of the Night – Princess Luna
Come, little children, I'll take thee away
Into a land of enchantment
Come, little children, the time's come to play
Here in my garden of shadows
Follow, sweet children, I'll show thee the way
Through all the pain and the sorrows
Weep not, poor children, for life is this way
Murdering beauty and passions
Hush now, dear children, it must be this way
Too weary of life and deceptions
Rest now, my children, for soon we'll away
Into the calm and the quiet
Come, little children, I'll take thee away
Into a land of enchantment
Come, little children, the time's come to play
Here in my garden of shadows
By the end of Princess Luna's song.
Pipsqueak: "Wow!"
Princess Luna snapped out of her trance to see everyone in the theater, looking at the princess with a look of astonishment.
Pipsqueak: (To Princess Luna) "You never told us you can sing!"
Starswirl the Bearded: "I always did say Luna has the voice of a thousand sirens." (Princess Celestia couldn't help but pout in jealousy, while Storm Shield tries his best to comfort his mother)
Princess Luna: "Still..." (Thinks longingly about her children)
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Behind the Scenes: Visual Effects
For the film, Nolan preferred traditional stunt work over computer-generated imagery. Scale models were used to represent the Narrows and Ra's al Ghul's temple. There were, however, several establishing shots that were CG composite images, such as Gotham's skyline, exterior shots of Wayne Tower, and some of the exterior monorail shots.
The climactic monorail sequence mixed live action footage, model work, and CGI. The bats depicted in the film were entirely digital (except in shots containing only one or two bats), as it was decided that directing large numbers of real bats on-set would be problematic; dead bats were scanned to create digital models. Locations and sets were recreated digitally so that the flying bats would not appear incongruous once incorporated into the finished film.
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Quibble Pants: "And what makes you so sure he isn't in it for the money?"
Capper Dapperpaw: "Eh, looks like his reputation proceeds him!"
Capper Dapperpaw: "Hmmmm. Bold move."
Trixie: "Then he must be double dead."
Big Mac: "Eeyup."
Big Mac: (Chuckles) "I know how you feel."
Sugar Belle: (Looks deviously at Big Mac) "What's that supposed to mean?"
Big Mac: (Stammering on his words) "Oh, I...uh, I mean...um, well...uh..." (Blushes a deeper shade of red...if it's even physically possible)
Moon Dancer: "Yikes! That bad?"
Fleur de Lis: "I know how that feels..."
Me: (Via Silver Shill's communicator) "HA! My wife is a force to be reckoned with! And I love her~"
Rain Shine overheard my comment and smiled lovingly at what I said about her.
Diamond Tiara: "And keep it out of the corrupt controls of bad business people, like Earles!"
Capper Dapperpaws: "A-ha. But remember. Faint hearts never won fair ladies!"
And now a word from Murray
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This has been a word from Murray
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Meanwhile, somewhere in Gotham City...
Me: "Oh man. Note-to-self: Never let Discord run the coffee machine ever again..." (I walked out, putting on my Mandalorian costume, and finds the hideout almost empty) "Huh? Where is everyone?"
Carrie White: (To me) "Oh! Mr. Phantom-Dragon! You're awake!"
Derrick: (To me) "Good news, Doc! Mr. Bruce Wayne is back in town! And word on the street is...he's got friends. OUR FRIENDS!!!"
Me: (To Carrie and Derrick) "Great! That's something to celebrate." (I looked around at the facility) "But...where are Discord, Hunter, Mina, and...Krystal? Where are they?"
Derrick: (To me) "Oh. There was a robbery in progress, and...Discord's off to stop it."
Me: "Mmmm-hmmm." (Drinks a cup of coffee)
Derrick: "Hunter's with him."
Me: "Yeah." (Still drinking the coffee)
Derrick: "And...they took Mina and Krystal with them."
Me: "That's ni–" (I did a double-take; choked on my coffee; spat it out; and coughed, with Isabelle gently stroking my back) "WHAT?!"
Derrick: (To me) "I said...they took Mina and Krystal with them."
Me: "WHAT?! Have they lost their mind? Hunter...Mina...I get. But Krystal...she's...she's...she's not even...WHERE ARE THEY?!!!"
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Another suspenseful ending for the chapter. Cannot wait to see what might happen next.
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Please tell Smolder I can see where she's hiding, and am after that belt once the word is given
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The polices vehicles arrived at the place and what they did saw was something that they would never had seen before, Hunter, Discord and the others are giving the robbers a bad case of problems, Commissioner Gordon arrived on the site and saw the same thing.
Gordon:(looks at the officer)"Please tell me you are seeing this"?.
The polices officers look at Commissioner Gordon and nodded their heads, when the thugs was knocked out the polices have their weapons ready just incase.
Gordon:(looks at Hunter and the others)"You people better have a very good reason for why you butted in polices work"?.
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In one of Gotham’s banks, a group of masked robbers were hauling large bags of moneys, when they were stopped by a certain klutzy hero-wannabe.
Discord: “HALT VILLAINS! Tis I! The courageous, suave, talented, mighty, great and powerful, and absolutely HANDSOME, Master of Chaos! CAPTAIN GOOD GUY!!!”
*Crickets Chirping SFX*
Robber #1: “Who is this clown?”
Discord: (To robbers) “Hey, if I were you, I wouldn’t go dissing on clowns. It might be your last.”
Robber #2: (To Discord) “Whatever. Why don’t you just make like a tree and get outta here?”
Discord: (To robbers) “Ha! That goes to show what you know.” (To Hunter and his chosen girls) “Okay, ladies.”
Discord proceeds to do some outrageous stretches.
Discord: “WATCH ME FLYYYYYYY!!!! AIIIIIII YA YA YA YA YA YA YA!!!”
Discord spins himself into a tornado, throwing karate kicks, punches, and chops….except he was hardly putting a dent in any of the robbers. He’s too busy chopping up the surroundings, and spinning himself dizzy.
Discord: (Weakly) “Hi…yah…hi…yah…” (A tree falls on top of him, and squashed him into an accordion)
Me: *snaps a picture of Discord* If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
*I proceed to beat one robber with punches, kicks and flips while Mina does the same. Krystal uses here own set of punches and kicks while also using her staff. Before long, we have the robbers knocked out and tied up for the GPD*
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Discord's Theatre, Galaxy Branch
Byph: Wait, I'm confused?
Katochi: What is it?
Byph: How is it that the Dazzlings have been there for a few days when Princess Twilight and the others had been there for a year?
Postwar: Remember, whenever you travel to different worlds you only arrive at a specific time and place, meaning that portal travels aren't always accurate.
Sunset Shimmer: You mean like it was with me when we...
Postwar: It's all theory actually. Portal travel happens to often even the CA group have a hard time figuring it out.
Postwar gripped his fists, for they still haven't changed one bit, with Sunset calming him down when she placed a hand on his shoulder, showing that he needed to calm down.
Zatt: If they didn't like her, why did they had to drag her with her in the first place?
Postwar: You could say she's like a certain doctor I know who always tries to please others rather than thinking for herself.
Sunset Shimmer: Seen something like that before?
Postwar: More or less.
Sunset Shimmer: What the...?
Postwar: Huh, she's new.
Cal Kestis: So that's her name.
Galen Marek: There's something off about her.
Petro: So now we know how she got there.
Ganodi: Now the bigger question, what's her role going to be?
Postwar: (sighs), the classic demonstrating on an innocent gag.
Ahsoka Tano: They really need to find a new hobby.
Postwar: (muttering through teeth) I swear, If I had my way, I would've shot them on sight.
Galen Marek: Join the club.
Half the group were shocked to see this:
Perto: Whoa, now that's scary.
Sunset Shimmer: That right there, is one of Poison Ivy's powers.
Postwar: Why else do you think law enforcement have trouble trying to fight the guy.
Ganodi: I sense a betrayal coming,
Katochi: Glad I'm not the only one.
Guys (minus Postwar): Ditto.
Ahsoka Tano: Glad to see that they made it off safely.
Ben Solo: Although something tells me that they're going to be neck deep in trouble that's to come.
Postwar: You catch on pretty quick.
Sunset Shimmer: She had that vision when Hagrid told Harry of his past.
Postwar: I'm surprised she didn't tell them.
Ahsoka Tano: Although in my experience, sometimes it's necessary to keep secrets.
Postwar: There's an old saying, "It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack.", or in this case, "Like trying to find a knife in a Gundark nest".
Cal Kestis: I know that reference.
Galen Marek: Same here.
Ganodi: Wow, that's very generous of him.
Postwar: Though as Applejack would say, they don't stay for free, they'll work to return the debt.
Sunset Shimmer: *chuckles*, Definitely sounds like her.
Ahsoka Tano: Something tells me they're going to get along just fine.
Ben Solo: I like Alfred.
Galen Marek: Because he's a butler?
Ben Solo: No, that he's a father figure to Bruce and that he's really nice.
Postwar: *ruffled the kid's forehead*, Couldn't have said it better myself.
Postwar: Don't blow your cover yet, doofus!!
Katochi: *looks at Galen*, remind me again why they haven't gotten themselves killed?
Galen Marek: It's a mystery to us. They're just lucky.
Ahsoka Tano: In a Jedi's experience, there's no such thing as luck.
Postwar: Well he made a vow, that's how it starts. Although for Twilight and the others, especially Rainbow, they need to ask themself the biggest question.
Sunset Shimmer: What's that?
Postwar: Do they fight the good fight because it's the right thing to do? Or the thrill of being a hero?
Ahsoka Tano: That's a good question actually.
Postwar: *dramatically* The symbol of the...
Sunset Shimmer: *places her mouth over his hand*, as Rarity would say; no spoilers.
Postwar: Sorry, couldn't resist.
Zatt: What do they mean by that?
Cal Kestis: Probably the big businesses. When the leader of a company vanishes, the next one, who happens to be corrupt, takes over and nearly destroys everything.
Ganodi: Pretty sad actually.
Katochi: Agreed.
Postwar: You called it. (Hands a bag of credits to Cal, surprising him, but chose not to question it)
Byph: Nice place.
Postwar: Though sometimes it bothers me.
Sunset Shimmer: What do you mean?
Postwar: Every time whenever they tell the story, they keep changing the mansion and the cave, constantly. They can't seem to keep with just one.
Sunset Shimmer: Probably different universes you're experiencing.
Postwar: Good to know that there are still some people who are loyal to the Wayne Family. Though sometimes that list of people grows thin.
Ahsoka Tano: I know the feeling, when we needed folks to help against the Empire, the list for the people keeps growing thinner.
Ganodi: Wow, he's taking it well.
Cal Kestis: It's rare to see people who are calm in certain situations like this.
Petro: Not as rare as having a teacher from another dimension filled with ponies and another who kicked the Sirens' butt.
Sunset and Postwar blushed at the latter.
Ben Solo: See, told you that's why I like him.
Katochi: You know, maybe we should also make a lesson of how to communicate with animals, show how we're friends and that they can help us whenever we help someone.
Zatt: Is there such a technique?
Postwar: Ahem, (secretly shows them the book, allowing them to accept it. Sunset looks at him with a smirk). What they don't know, won't hurt me.
Ganodi: And what did they mean about Fluttershy and the Fruit Bat.
Sunset Shimmer: Long story short, Applejack wanted to get rid of the bats to save her harvest, but Fluttershy wanted to help them a different way. After a few mishaps, Twilight ended up accidentally turned her into a bat pony, making her only going after the Apples. They turned her back to normal, though Applejack still feels guilty about it.
Postwar: Though they don't want to admit it. You know, Pride sometimes taking over.
Postwar: That's one way to master fear. Wish I could.
Sunset Shimmer: Wait, you're afraid?
Postwar: Sometimes fear tends to take me over whenever I'm in the middle of a fight, but I kept reminding myself of how much I dislike bullies, and that I didn't want an innocent soul to be hurt. Hence why I have to try to swallow it, ignore the lies of my enemies and power on through.
Sunset soon looked down, in thought of what he had just said.
Galen Marek: The Greedy and the Corrupt. Sometimes there's just no end to it.
Cal Kestis: You can say that again.
Ganodi: Wow, even the young know about him.
Zatt: If there's anything we've learned from the Order, stories like that tend to get passed on from one place to another.
Ganodi: He certainly knows how to keep a game face.
Postwar: It's almost like acting. Pretending that you wear a mask of one person and act like that person, whilst the other, you act with a different personality.
Sunset Shimmer: Like say if you pretend to become that person, you become that person?
Postwar: Exactly.
Katochi: Wow, you're right. He's good at it.
Postwar: Galen could learn a thing or two. *Gets a glare from him*, oh don't give me that look, you could stand to have a friendlier face instead of a face that looked like someone had just kicked you in the privates.
Ahsoka Tano: You know, he does have a point.
Zatt: It's nice to see that he still has friends in the company.
Petro: Though something tells me, something bad will happen. People that are loyal tend to disappear later on.
Huyang: It would appear that she will be in for quite the surprise to see her again.
Postwar: Definitely.
Sunset Shimmer: Who are they?
Postwar: The greedy and powerful, a group of a secret society that controls everything from behind the shadows, in order to fuel their own selfish agendas.
Ahsoka Tano: So not only do they need to find their enemies, but also face the greedy and powerful?
Postwar: That's the gist of it, yeah.
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*Knowing this would happen, I throw a big smoke bomb and we make our escape*
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Shortly, after Hunter and the others escaped, I arrived onto the scene.
Me: “What did I just missed?”
Carrie White: (Shows up, out of nowhere) “Is everyone ok, Mr. Phantom?”
Me: (Absent minded) “I hope so…” (Did a double take and sees Carrie) “AAAHHH!!! Carrie?! What are you doing here?!”
Carrie White: (To me) “You said I should keep you safe.”
Me: (To Carrie) “I meant for you to stay safe!”
*Gunshot SFX*
The gunshot was loud. Carrie and I almost got hit by a flying bullet, had Carrie’s telekinesis not kicked in and caught it.
Me: (Looked up) “Oh not these clowns again.”
Blitzo: (To Carrie and me) “Playtime’s over, bitches! Just stay f#<k!nf still, and it’ll be ALL OVER SOON!!!”
Loona: (Texting on her phone) “Yeah. Some of us have better things to do, than wasting our time here.”
Moxxie: (To Loona) “Then why did you come with us to begin with?”
Loona: (To Moxxie) “WHY DON’T YOU SHUT YOUR FACE, FATTY?!”
Blitzo: (To Moxxie and Loona) “HEY! As much as I’d like to see a good throw down between the two of you, can we not argue in front of the—“
Millie: (To Blitzo) “Uh, excuse me sir. Did we order our victims to go?”
Blitzo: (To Millie) “No. Why?”
Millie: “Because THERE THEY GOOOOO!!!!”
Carrie and I immediately made a run for it. I ran up to Jim Gordon.
Me: (To Jim Gordon) “HELP! POLICE! Those clowns and their dog are trying to kill us!!”
Random police: “Whoa that’s one big dog…”
Nevertheless, the GPD opened fire on IMP, in a classic shoot out.
Blitzo: (To Loona) “LOONA! Fetch girl! FETCH!!!”
Loona: “UGH! Do I have to do everything myself?!”
Blitzo: “Fetch our targets and off them, or your grounded, sweetie. That means no texting, or calling on your phone for a week.”
Loona: (Sarcasm) “Gee, I’m so scared.” (Runs off into the streets of Gotham)
Meanwhile, both me and Carrie kept on running down the streets of Gotham, determined to get away from the fight.
Carrie: (To me) “Are you sure it’s a good idea to leave the police with those…those demons?”
Me: (To Carrie) “I’m sure they’ll be fine. We have to get back to the hideout!” (Just then, we heard the sound of barking and looked behind us to see Loona was catching up to us) “But first, we gotta lose that dog!”
Carrie: (To me) “You’re the dog expert! You do something about her!”
Me: (I looked around at the littered streets, looking for something to use) “Oh. I hope this works…”
I screeched to a stop, and put a hand out.
Me: “STOP!!!!” (Loona screeched to a halt, with a clear WTF expression on her face, as I held out a stick in front of her, and whistled) “C’mon, girl! Go get it! C’MON! Fetch!”
Thankfully, the trick worked. Loona let out a playful bark and chased after the stick. At least, until she wises up and realizes the trick.
Loona: (After imagining herself a donkey, she looked at us, more enraged than ever) “I’ll TEAR YOU A GOOD ONE, WISE ASS!!!”
Carrie: (To me) “Your good ideas just never last long. Do they?”
Me: (To Carrie) “You have a better plan?”
Before we can continue our discussion, Loona got ahead the both of us, and had us cornered.
Loona: (Panting and foaming at the mouth) “No…more…games…”
Me: (To Loona) “Look. I don’t know how much Carrie’s mom is paying you, but if you let us go, maybe we can talk it out?” (Loona snapped her jaws at me, nearly taking my hand off) “WHOA!!!”
As if reacting to my alarm, the gauntlets on my hand suddenly fired a blast of energy that sent Loona flying into a wall.
Loona: “AAAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!” (Crashed into a wall) “Oh. Right in the schnoz…”
Me: (I looked down at my gloves) “Did I do that?”
Carrie: (To me) “I thought you said your Mandalorian Armor was…just a costume.”
Me: (To Carrie) “It is! Or at least…it used to be…” (Looked back and saw Loona was getting up) “Let’s find some place to hide out, and then we can check out what features this thing has!”
With that, Carrie and I escaped, before Loona could fully recover.
Loona: “Alright, human. Game on!”
Before starting a hero run, you need four things: Objective, training, a place to hide, and a symbol. Bruce, Spike and The Mane 6 already have the first two, they're making Gotham Mansion the third and Bruce, after a memory from the past and inspired by certain "scary" animals (if you look closely, some bats are very cute), you already know what the criminals he meet will see when he appear.
Of course, it's been 7 years since he left, and the girls and Spike have never been there. Gotham has changed, and it seems for the worse. They'll have to catch up before they act, which can be tricky, as Bruce's return will attract the attention of the press... among others (yes, owl face, I'm talking about you). Luckily, they have allies in Rachel, Mr. Wycliffe, and faithful Alfred. The latter has taken it very easy to know the nature of his guests (and if he was surprised, he has hidden it very well).
What a surprise the new mermaid Zoe. You don't have to think much to imagine what is going to happen. The question is: Is she going to be abandoned or will she change sides before that happens? Although to the surprise that the Dazzlings are going to get when they meet The Mane 6 and they discover that they have been in this world for a year, and training all this time.
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Something tells me that perhaps it'll take a woman's touch to get through to Loona. Too bad Octavia's not around and about, they seem to get along just fine. Or maybe Octavia's just too nice to piss off Loona and in turn Loona seems to be the one 'person' of sorts who listens to Octavia's frustrations around her family life.
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Gotham City will definitely not be like most of the cities they've been to in Equestria. A city especially more dangerous in terms of criminology and what-not. Not to mention, who knows how much trouble they'll attract once word of their presence gets around. They already have enough to worry about knowing that Chrysalis and the Dazzlings are on the prowl.
In regard to the latter, seems they made themselves a new acquaintance with this mystery Siren. We know how dangerous the Sirens are when it was just a trio, but now with Zoe added to the mix even though we haven't really seen what she's capable of (Only based on what she's claimed) we cannot say for sure how strong of a threat Zoe will be.
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*Arriving back at the hideout, Discord was placed on a medical bed while Krystal placed his costume in the wash*
Krystal: Not bad, for a klutzy draconequus. *giggles*
Me: Don't be so glum Dissy, you tried your best and that's what counts.
Isabelle: *tends to his needs like bringing him soup and pain killers*
Discord: *feels humiliated*
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Me: Gotham has certainly been busy ever since Bruce left all those years ago.
Hitch: Nothing good, I take it?
Me: (flat) Nope.
Zipp: Pfft, yeah right. All he wants is press coverage of himself.
Pipp: To be fair, who doesn’t?
Zipp: Me, for one.
Me: (agreeing) Ditto.
Me: Even Alfred agrees. You can see it in his face.
Me: Eight *censored* hours later.
Zipp: Did a censor block literally just appear over your mouth?
Me: You mean that doesn’t happen to you guys?
Izzy: But we didn’t get to hear the story!
Sunny: That’s because we already saw it.
Izzy: …Oh yeah! I forgot!
Haven: Such a gentleman. A fine quality butler.
Me: (appreciative) I love ya so much, Alfred.
Pipp: Where’s Brucie?
Me: (pointing to the screen) He’s right there.
Izzy: Yay, more bats!
Pipp: Ew, get them away from me!
Me: Bats a’plenty, just not yet.
Pipp: (cringes).
Sunny: Wait, really?
Me: Oh, yeah I remember that episode. Hmph, I didn’t like it. Though of course Wallace and Gromit did it better, bar none.
Me: Bats, indeed.
Izzy: (confused) I like bats. Why are they scary?
Pipp: Because…they can suddenly squeak out of nowhere, are scary to look at, and can get in your mane and never leave you alone! (gasps in realization) It’s perfect!
Zipp: …what? What’s perfect?
Me: You’ll see.
Haven: Just what does he think he is doing back down there?
Alphabittle: Confronting his childhood fears, or something? I don’t know.
Me: And here it is, folks.
Izzy: Oh, my crystals! That was so cool!
Zipp: They didn’t even touch him at all.
Me: Ya got the blueprints, now all ya need are da tools.
Me: I agree. It’s always the old historic railway lines that are the first to suffer.
Sunny: Why does Mr. Earle want to ruin Bruce’s family’s legacy?
Me: My guess is so that he can build the company back up in his own name.
Pipp: That’s right. Brucie’s back in town!
Me: Just what has Earle been up to since he took over?
Me: Bleuagh!
Sunny: Are you okay?
Me: Ahem, sorry. It’s just that greedy corporate executives always leave a bad taste in my mouth.
Phyllis: (mumbling) Don’t remind me.
Izzy: Yeah, baby! Bruce’s back in town!
Pipp: I already said that, Izz.
Izzy: Oh, heh heh, sorry.
Me: (chuckling) Bruce Wayne, the humble employee. What a sight.
Me: Well, it is nice to see Bruce getting settled back into his roots, I feel like there’s another key character that we haven't touched base with in a while.
Sunny: Who?
Izzy: (gasps) Does this mean they can get back together?!
Me: I don’t know really…hey, wait a minute. What’s going on here?
Me: (groaning) Why…?
Sunny: Are you okay? Should we be worried about them?
Me: Yes and yes, much against my betterment.
Sunny: (worried) What’s gonna happen now?
Zipp: I think this “Court” and League of Shadows are gonna have some disagreements about their plans for the city.
Izzy: (gasps) What if they join forces?! That would really be bad!
Me: For one thing, Bruce and the Equestrians have got their work cut out for them. Why must they all be shaped like cults? It’s so boring and overused.
Oh yeah! Another siren! Can't wait to find out what happens next!
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Sci-Twi:Wait.. what? That makes no sense. How, is it the Princess and her friends been there for Years? But, it’s only been days sense the Dazzlings and Chrysalis arrived?
Arctic: True, but do recall when one travels to different worlds they exactly appear at the same time. So, even though The Dazzling and Chrysalis went to the portal first. They, still arrive before Princess Twilight and her friends.
Sci-Twi was gonna question about this more until she felt Ace hand on her shoulder.
Arctic: yeah, try not to over think it much. Don’t, wanna have you acting like Princess Twilight after the Pinkie incident
Juniper: What do you mean Ace?
Arctic: Long story short, she didn’t believe in her Pinkie senses and, it didn’t ended up well for her. And, when it comes to Pinkie you really shouldn’t question her
The Equestrians Girls minus Pinkie look over to the party girl who was smiling innocently as they nod in agreement
Applejack: Yup, you’re right about that.
Ace starts to grip his fist a bit in anger and grit his teeth a bit as he felt a hand on his shoulder looking over seeing belonging to Fluttershy as he softly calmed down a bit
Pinkie: They, really don’t treat her like a real sister. Especially, Aria who treats her badly. (She said a bit sadly)
Arctic: There, is a saying (he said after calming down a bit) blood is thicker than water, family is family. But, like you said Pinkie and what we seen. They’re no family. Especially, if one abuses their own family.
The girls nod their heads in an agreement. Even, when Sonata did bad things with her sister’s. She , didn’t deserve treatment like that but her own blood or even be hit to.
Arctic: I just, hope she can think for herself for once and not what they tell her.
Rainbow: Who the heck is she?
Arctic: Looks, like we have another new face around here in Gotham
Juniper: So, We got the who and the how (she begins the say)
Arctic: But, not the why (he finished)
Sci-Twi: Yeah, why was she there in the first place?
Pinkie: Sounds, like she’s from Equestria if that’s the case (she said)
Rainbow: If so Pinkie, she would’ve recognized them wouldn’t she? (The rainbow girl ask)
Arctic: Maybe, but judging by the interaction she might be a siren much older then them..but what worries me. What, will she do when she finds out they’re also sirens.
Fluttershy: o-oh no.. (she said softly feeling nervous)
Arctic: Of course, (he said with a bit of annoyance) the demonstration of power on the innocent
Juniper: Can’t they, like feel or sense another Siren? (She ask)
Arctic: Seeing, how they didn’t know or sense Zoe coming. I’m assuming no they can’t
Applejack: Mighty good thing we’re not effect by their magic right girls
The girls all nod as then but then realized about Sci-Twi and Juniper as they look over quickly and see Pinkie and Ace had cover their ears
Pinkie: Don’t worry girls we made it in time (she said as she remove her hands off of Sci-Twi ears as Ace removes his hands off of Juniper ears)
Juniper: Thanks for that (she said looking over to him)
Arctic: No Problem, can’t have you both being in their trance now can we (he said as Pinkie also nods)
Pinkie: Yeah! Can’t have my best friends be mind controlled zombies
Both girls nod their head as they had a small smile thanking them again
The girls gasp in shock seeing what has happened to the poor man
Rarity: W-what on earth was that?!
Arctic: Oh yeah, that’s one of her powers too. Her lips are, also have poison in them. So she could kill a person with a simple kiss
Rainbow: You know, I would imagine a guy would like a kiss from a beautiful girl..but not if it cost them their life
Juniper: Pretty much an encounter of a new siren. And, them putting a innocent man under their spell before he got the kiss of death
Sci-Twi: Yeah, that pretty much some’s up on what happen
Arctic: (couldn’t help but be a little worried) why do I have a bad feeling..(he said to himself)
Applejack: Looks like they made it back safely.
Fluttershy: B-but they could be in trouble now. (She said a bit worried)
Sci-Twi: I have to agree. We know The Dazzling now have a potential new member now. But, we have no idea what Chrysalis is up to now when we last saw her.
Arctic: (he nods to them) Indeed, though they do have one advantage over them.
Rarity: And what would that be? (She ask curiously)
Arctic: Remember, they been there for years. So, that years worth of training will have them prepared for what’s to come.
Arctic: However, that might be a problem
Rainbow: Yeah, I mean if there is a lot of chaos that’s an easy way to find them. (She begins to say)
Applejack: But, seeing what kind of trouble and assuming how big Gotham is, it won’t be so easy then it looks
Rarity: That’s, very nice of him (she said with a smile)
Arctic: I’m sure, Princess Twilight and the others would make it up to him in return.
Applejack: (nods her head) Nothing is ever free. Especially, if someone were to give you something. One would return the favor by doing something for them
Fluttershy: It’s nice to know they are getting along find with Alfred.
Arctic:(nods) Yeah, he is someone nice and what we seen before shows true loyalty. Plus, he makes a wonderful father figure to Bruce too.
Arctic:(he sighs softly) Dang it Rainbow, you can’t just say stuff like that
Sci-Twi:(facepalm herself a bit) Blowing your cover is basic 101 when you’re in a new world like this.
Juniper: He gotta promise to keep after all. So, his gotta start right away
Sci-Twi: I wonder what kind of symbol he will be?
Arctic: oh you’ll see. You all are in for it
Arctic: Really, gotta hate the corrupt ruining someone business
Applejack: I agree, varmints like them need to be taken care and, make sure they don’t ruin someone hard work aswell the reputation of the business.
Rarity: Such a nice place (she said seeing the mansion as the Equestrian girls and Juniper nod in agreement
The Girls and Ace just glare hearing this from Earle and are at least happy Bruce happy to have some people by his side for him and his family name
The girls were shock a bit seeing Alfred taking this in surprising well
Pinkie: Wow, first Bruce and now him. Both took this surprising well
Fluttershy: I-it’s nice that they are taking this well, and not freak out about seeing their true selves
Arctic: True Fluttershy, it’s quite rare for someone not to freak out. Though, I guess it’s also a reason why some would kept things like this
The Girls smilies from this as they have more respect for Alfred
Fluttershy smiles and squeals softly with bit of happiness seeing how cute the bat was as her friends couldn’t help but chuckle
Arctic: She, really does animals a lot (he said with a small chuckle)
Rarity: She sure does. It, makes her what she is on Joe she takes care of and loves them all
Sci-Twi: Though, I gotta ask what she meant by the Fruit Bats?
Arctic: oh, that’s a long story. (He said sheepishly and looks away a bit) they must never know yet (he said to himself)
Rainbow: Wow, that some way to conquer
your fear
Applejack: You’re right about that Rainbow. The fella gotten mighty tough for sure
Applejack: The greedy about to get what’s coming (she said with a glare)
Arctic: he is good at what he does (he said)
Sci-Twi: Let’s see if he can keep it up though.
Juniper: Certainly he can. I mean, so far his doing a great job keeping his game face.
Rarity: My word, he certainly is good
Arctic: Indeed he is. He, knows how to play his cards right
Fluttershy: It’s nice to know, Bruce has more friends.
Applejack: sure is, and that means they’ll be by his side when needed most
Pinkie: It’s gonna be a wonderful surprise! (She said smiling) Maybe they’ll meet up and she be happy to see him again
Rainbow: Maybe Pinkie, though she might be more worried to seeing how long his been gone
Juniper: That..doesn’t sound good at all (she said worriedly)
Arctic: Indeed it’s not, now they have greedy people to deal with to along with their own enemies
Fluttershy: B-But they’ll be ok..right? (She ask hopefully)
Arctic: I’m sure they will, but they still gotta be careful. They, may have gotten lots of training but, they still can’t underestimate what could possibly happen when they encounter their own enemies
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After we escaped from Loona, Carrie and I have found refuge in the ruins of Wayne Plaza, which looked like a good place to hide out, at the moment. There, I got to test out the features equipped on my Mandalorian costume.
Me: “This is amazing! My costume’s not a just for show anymore! It’s for real! Check it! I can fire grappling hooks! Shoot flamethrowers! And this palm blaster, like Iron Man!”
(My gauntlet fires an energy blast, like Iron Man, knocking me off my feet)
Me: “WHOA!!!” (I looked nervously at Carrie) “Guess Tony Stark’s stronger than he looked on TV.”
Carrie White: (Nods nervously) “I…I think so…”
Me: “Anyway, how are you holding up, Carrie? You okay? I know it’s been crazy, being chased by demons and all…” (Sighs) “Even in death, your mom and Chris are hellbent on making your life…well, y’know.”
Carrie: “I’m okay…I’m just more worried about Fluttershy and the others. Including our friends who came to this world…because of me.”
Me: “Don’t take too much credit, Carrie. It’s not your fault. No one could predict this coming…”
Carrie: “Still…I can’t help but feel guilty…I’ve hurt so many people…men, women, and children…”
Me: “That wasn’t you, Carrie. That was Joseph Seed. They’re the puppeteers. They just know how to pull on your strings and…” (Sighs deeply) “You’re just…a little girl…who lost her way. Like Sunset Shimmer.”
Carrie: “Yes. I know…Everyone speaks so highly of this Sunset Shimmer. Is she…really that amazing?”
Me: “Yes. She is. She taught me that even…someone as…misguided and…manipulated as her…can be the best of friends. Even if I don’t like them from the start…”
Carrie: (Smiles lightly) “I wish I could meet her. She sounds like an amazing girl!” (Carrie walks over to me) “Um, if you don’t mind my asking…Mr. Phantom-Dragon…you mentioned before that I…that I…traumatized you before…I didn’t hurt you too badly, did I?”
I looked at Carrie White, with the look of uncertainty hidden beneath my helmet. It’s such a 180°. I ask myself is this girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) really the same girl who scared the hell out of me? Whose bloody visage and carnage forever haunted my dreams? And is she and Fluttershy’s friends all one and the same? I couldn’t believe it. But still…I can’t hide or run from my fears forever.
Me: “…That was a long time ago. And the past is the past. We gotta live for today. And Fluttershy will kill me if I let anything happen to you, on my watch…”
Carrie: (Chuckles) “That’s ridiculous! I know, Fluttershy. She would never hurt a fly. Would she?”
Me: “Still, it’s the quiet ones you have to be weary of…”
Carrie: (Walks up to me) “But…for what it’s worth, Mr.Phantom-Dragon. I’m truly sorry…”
Carrie placed her hand on mine, which I tenderly embraced with mine. I forgave her…then again, she didn’t exactly needed to be forgiven, let alone apologize to begin with. She never meant any harm.
If anyone’s to blame, then it’s her mom, Chris, and Eden’s Gate. Too bad they just couldn’t leave us well enough alone, could they?
Me: (I shook my head) “Anyway, we should get back to the others. You ready to go?”
Carrie: (Nods her head) “Okay. But…if it’s alright, Mr. Phantom-Dragon. Can we…that is…since Bruce Wayne is back, with Fluttershy and the others…can I…give a quick visit and see that Fluttershy’s okay?”
Me: (I tapped at the chin of my helmet for a moment, before I nodded in compliance) “Sure. We can do that. But first…you’re going to need a disguise.”
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*Back in our hideout, I use my phone to give Phantom a call*
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Me:(radio)"I see that you founded out what I did with your costume, Mr Phantom Dragon".
I wonder just how long they've been there. And why haven't they done anything .
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Fleck: " Who's that?"
Myself: "I.... I don't know, I've honestly never seen her or heard of Ivy hanging out with anyone that looks like her."
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Dr.Gangle: " I'm no botanist but I think that fluid has some sort of plant growth properties in it."
The Audience: "WHAT?!!!"
One of the Omega Commentators – a waiter – tripped accidentally splashed Tempest Shadow's face with a big plate of spaghetti.
Tempest Shadow: (Not caring anymore) "Every time..."
This information made me spit out my drink.
Myself ( in thought): " A siren?! Oh this is not good, three is a threat but four could be unstable. Wait Sonata this could give Adagio and Aria the chance to hurt her."
Fleetfoot: (Calls out to Soarin) "No, Soarin! SOARIN NO! DON'T LISTEN TO THEM!!!"
Soarin: (Hypnotized) "I can't help it. They're so beautiful!" (Touches the movie screen and gets electrocuted) "Waaaahooooo-" (Plummets out of the air and into a conveniently placed giant apple pie) "–Ow!"
Myself ( on walky talky): " Clean up on theater one please."
Young colts and boys: "EW!"
Dodger ( To me): " Wait didn't you say.... "
The audience: (Horrified) "UGH!"
Capper Dapperpaws: "Pardon my language, but HOLY KITTY LITTERS!!!"
Sunburst was eating a bowl of salad, which he looks down, and his face turns green. He took out an emergency barf bag and loses his dinner.
Lyra: " Oh my goodness!"
Bon Bon: " So that's what you ment Massager. Gross!"
Crazy Steve: "COCK-A-DOODLE DOO! THE COW SAYS MOOOOOOOO!!!!"
Grubber: "And how exactly are they planning to travel to Gotham City? Hail a taxi?" (Receives a dope slap from Tempest Shadow) "OW!"
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