Post by Spider-Man Beyond on Oct 4, 2006 19:16:50 GMT -5
Batman Beyond #1
Rebirth
Part 2:
Vengeance
Rebirth
Part 2:
Vengeance
Written and Edited by Daniel Dyer
The crime scene is being secured. The police are checking the scene for evidence of who’s responsible. So far the clues lead to only to one conclusion.
“Jokerz, Sir,” Officer Gibson explains to Commissioner Tim Drake. “It seems a bit too obvious, really.”
“Indeed,” Tim says as he turns the door knob to the home’s entrance. “It does seem that way.” Tim goes back outside, seeing Terry sitting on the stoop, and sits down next to him.
“You gonna be okay?”
Terry says nothing, just holding his head in his hands.
“I know how you feel.”
Why would he open the door?
“I was a bit younger than you when I lost my mom.” Tim looks down at Terry.
Why would he open the door?
Not knowing if Terry is listening or not, he continues. “A criminal who called himself the Obeah Man. He kidnapped my parents. My mom died and my dad became comatose.” Suddenly Tim has Terry’s attention. “My dad eventually recovered, but my mom... Well, it still hurts to this day. Back then, all I wanted was revenge. I was full of rage, but I found an inner strength. I suppressed my rage and found a new direction. That incident changed my life and certainly influenced my profession.”
Terry says nothing. Why would he open the door?
Tim looks pass the police tap and notices a silver haired older woman in a hoverchair. “I’m sorry. I see someone I need to speak with.”
Terry nods as Tim goes over to the woman.
“Barbara.”
“He remind you of anyone?”
Ignoring her question. “I guess you being here prove my suspicions, huh?”
“Of course. You were trained by the world’s greatest...”
Tim cuts her off. “You finish that sentence and I’ll run you in. You know I don’t approve of what you do.”
“You used to do it, too.”
“I’ve changed. So, he was one of yours.”
“He wasn’t an agent, no. He was, however, informing me to certain activities within Wayne-Powers. I’ve kept my word, Tim. My agents stay out of Gotham.”
“Barbara, this kid lost his dad because of you.”
“Warren came to me, Tim. He wanted to make a difference. Powers is untouchable.”
Tim turns his back to Barbara. “Just keep your agents out of my city. For now, you stay off the radar.” Tim turns back and sees Barbara gone. Even in a hoverchair. Bruce taught us well.
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