In the skies over Gotham, a passenger plane flew by the dark and stormy city. There was a low ping to signal everyone to strap in.

Stewardess: Ladies and gentlemen, we are beginning our final descent into Gotham.

In the 12th row, a young boy looked out the window and at the city below. The city that was infamous for the danger and crime. Criminals ran rampant, only held back by the vigilante Batman.

Stewardess: Please make sure your seat belts is securely fastened and your seat backs and tray tables are in their full and upright positions. All carry on luggage should now be stowed underneath the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. Thank you.

The boy looked out the window, and he saw it. Among the clouds, the one thing that struck fear into the hearts of the criminals, and hope into the citizens of Gotham. Among the crowds, was the spotlight that emitted the yellow and black bat symbol. This was the bat spot light.

Jim Gordon: Got the memo in just now, uniform boys're always hesitant to share.

Lighting struck which revealed a dark silhouette standing on the roof of the GCPD with the commissioner. From the darkness, stepped a figure who became visible from the light from the spotlight.

Y/N: The raid on Fort Marshall.

Jim: No, the insanely classified raid on Fort Marshall that no one on this damn earth knows about expect for the secretary of defense and me.

Jim lit his cigarette as he looked at you.

Jim: And you. Apparently. Happened a week back, it seems. A week. Insanity. Culprits got three surface to air missiles.

That wasn't good.

Jim: Two of which my boys stumbled on in a raid on a Kobra cell an hour ago.

And it just got worse.

Jim: They chased down a fellow running with a third...but we lost him somewhere in the narrows. That leaves one desperate man with a big-old gun somewhere in my city.

Jim took a drag of his cigarette before he turned back to you.

Jim: Y'know pal, I enjoy this whole roof thing we got. But at times like these, I wish you'd just give me a damn phone number....

Suddenly, a loud explosion erupted in the air that interrupted your conversation. Looking up, you saw the plane's wing erupt in flames in the skies.

Jim: Holy...we need to get the...

He turned around to find that you had dissapeared without a word.

Jim: Right. Right.

You dove off of the roof as you thought of a plan. You activated the coms.

Y/N: Alfred.

Alfred: I am monitoring the pilot's communications now, Master Y/N. The plane sustained critical damage to the vertical stabilizer and rear rubber.

You grabbed the fire escape and swung to a stand before you landed in the alley.

Alfred: What is worse, they appear to have lost control of the central hydraulic system.

How long have you been doing this for? A month now? Ever since the Justice Leauge had gone MIA after some unknown mission. Now, you were Batman. Jon was Superman. Cassie was Wonder Woman. Everyone had to step up. Bart was the new Flash, Artemis was Green Arrow, so on and so forth.

Things became a bit more hectic with the laws in place. Regardless, you got on the phone with Jon and Cassie as you reached the ground.

Jon: Batman?

Cassie: What's the matter?

You leaped into the seat of the batmoblie and sped off. If things were different, you would fly your way over to the plane but, with the whole world undoubtedly watching, you had to play it safe. If the world saw Batmab flying like Beyond, people would ask questions. Questions required answers.

Y/N: There's a passanger airline falling through the sky over Gotham. I need you two here, stat.

Jon: On my way.

Cassie: I'm right behind him.

You hung up as you sped through the streets at amazing speeds. Even though the group was "disbanded", everyone still followed your orders. It was like the group simply upgraded to being the Justice League over night.

At first, no one knew who was going to take over as Batman. The obvious second in line was Dick but, he was still in Blüdhaven with no memory working as a detective. Jason was the second Robin but he had not only the Outlaws, but the world wasn't exactly the biggest fan of his, methods. That left you, Tim, Damien, and Terry.

Terry turned it down since he was Batman of his time and still had to track down that false Joker person. Damien was too young and felt that he was ready for the responsibility. Even though Bruce left behind a bat suit for him, Damien opted to just stick to being Robin. Finally, Tim turned down being Batman out of favor of trying to scrap together what he could to form a new Titan team.

You finally reached the bridge where you saw the plane slowly heading straight toward the water. You activated the auto drive setting of the car before ejecting yourself from the driver seat. You were launched through the sky before you activated your boots and flew up the rest of the way. You landed on the roof of the plane and ran across the roof toward the wing.

You pulled out a device and swung yourself under the wing where the broken engine was. You slapped the device against the wing before you swung yourself back over. You then sprinted to the front of the plane and the device activated. The device began to create a gravity based field that helped straighten the plane out a bit but it wasn't enough.

You shot out two grapple lines toward the front of the plane and began fo pull on them in the hopes off being able to stir the plane away from the buildings. It worked. The issue now was, how were you going to land it? You couldn't.

Y/N: Shit!

Jon: I didn't know Batman cursed.

You looked behind you to see Jon and Cassie flying toward you. You almost smiled. Almost.

Jon and Cassie flew under the plane and began to lift it up as you contiued to stir.

Y/N: Take it to the airport!

Jon: Got it!

Cassie: Copy!

On the plane, everyone let out a collective breath of relief. The intercom turned on.

Stewardess: Welcome to Gotham.
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You perched yourself on the ledge of the airport and watched as emergency personnel took care of the passengers on the plane.

Jon: Looks like we showed up right in time.

Jon and Cassie hovered behind you as you sighed. You slowly stood up and turned go face them.

Y/N: I appreciate the help. Really. You guys did good out there.

Cassie smirked as she slowly flew next to you.

Cassie: Wanna praise me some more?

Y/N: You held up a plane. Calm down.

Cassie smiled at your joke while you stood there. Had to keep the whole "serious Batman" thing going. Suddenly, your coms started to ring. You answered it in your ear.

Y/N: I'm here.

Cassandra: When are you coming back?

Right. You almost forgot.

Y/N: On my way now. Maybe ten minutes?

Cassandra: Ok. Be safe.

She hung up and you turned back to the other 2/3 of the New Trinity.

Y/N: Thanks again. I'm calling it a night.

Jon: Ok! I guess we'll see you at the next JL meeting.

Cassie: Later, Bats.

The two waved as they flew away. You just shook your head and shot out a grapple hook.
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You finally reached the penthouse of the tallest apartment complex in Gotham where you finally began to relax.

Y/N: Home at last.

You walked through the balcony door and immediately smelt the food in the air. After Bruce's dissapearence, the Manor became much more empty with everyone doing their own thing. With much to do yourself, you had decided it was best to leave the Manor and move into the second Batcave.

This apartment was made by Bruce with the intention of being in the middle of Gotham so that Batman could be where he needed to be in an emergency. Alfred still stayed back at the Manor but he was now the only one there since Damien was now attending Gotham Academy.

So, you were living in this apartment alone? Not really.

Cassandra: You are late.

You looked over at the kitchen to see Cassandra stand there with her hands on her hips and the most adorable pouty face. She was dressed in her comfortable clothes, a grey long sleeve with a pair of black shorts and her slippers, with an apron on. On the table were two plates.

Y/N: Sorry. Ran into a thug on the way here. Trying to steal a purse.

Cassandra: Hmm.

Y/N: I'm here now.

Cassandra: Hmm.

You raised a brow. You smirked slightly..

Y/N: Am I forgetting something?

Cassandra didn't answer. She just sat down at the table as you pulled off your cowl. You walked over to where she was and planted a kiss on her cheek.

Y/N: I'm home.

You walked past her and toward the shower to wash up quickly. You did smell like sweat and a bit of blood. When you returned with your comfortable clothes, you saw that Cassandra hadn't touched her food. You sat down across from her and smiled.

Y/N: You didn't have to wait for me. I know it's late.

Cassandra: I was out to.

Right. Even though Orphan was still within the bounds of the Underaged Hero Act, Cassandra still operated in secret around Gotham. Places Batman couldn't go.

Y/N: Alright. I guess I'm cooking tomorrow.

Cassandra: Yes.

The two of you ate in silence. It was good. Cassandra was a bit shaky at first with the whole sharing an apartment thing but, she slowly fell into a routine which you eventually adapted to as well. It was probably going to be the closest thing to a domestic life as you'll ever get.

You looked up from your plate to look at Cassandra. You were honestly surprised when she decided that she was going to move in with you. You figured this was part of that "not friends but not lovers" thing you had both agreed to.

Cassandra finished her food and you took her plate to wash it in the sink. As you finished up, you suddenly found a pair of arms wrapped around your waist. Cassandra laid her head against your back as you turned off the water.

Cassandra: I watched the news. I saw the plane.

You smiled as your dried your hands with the wash cloth.

Y/N: Did I scare you?

Cassandra nodded against your shirt.

Y/N: Sorry. I didn't really think it through before I did that. I'll be more careful next time.

You turned around but Cassandra kept her arms around you. She looked up at you as you looked down at her.

Y/N: Let's go to bed. I'm tired.

Cassandra nodded.

Cassandra: Me to.

She slowly let go of you but she ended up holding your hand as she led you toward the bedroom. You decided to just play along as you entered the bedroom that you had initially claimed as your own before Cassandra slowly began to move into it bit by bit. Now she had an entire drawer dedicated to her.

She let go of your hand and dissapeared to the bathroom to brush her teeth while you patiently waited. She finished and you moved in to brush your own teeth. Once you were done, you regurned to your room to find that Cassandra was already asleep on "her side" of the bed.

You smiled at the sight. She really stayed up for you to come home. You just shook your head and walked over to "your side" of the bed where you laid down and pulled the blankets over you. It felt nice to finally be out of the cold.

You reached out and pulled Cassandra toward you as you held her in a warm embrace. Cassandra unconsciously moved herself to get closer to you as you finally laid your head on the pillow. Slowly, you fell asleep.

You are vengeance.

You are the night.

You are Batman.

But first, you are Y/N Wayne.