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Chapter 10: Bruce meets Clark
(Later at Penthouse…)
We come to the Penthouse from TDK where Bruce, Blake, and Alfred discuss the event with Lex Luthor later this evening.
“I still don’t trust Waller Bruce. He’s obviously using him to get what he wants.” Blake said.
“Murphy’s not our main problem John. It’s the Joker’s dirty bomb. For now Waller’s an asset. And Lex Luthor is our biggest lead.” Bruce said.
“There’s a lot of rumors surrounding Luthor. But whether he’s dirty or not Batman and Robin can’t make any moves on him.” Blake said.
“And they won’t have to. Because Bruce Wayne was just invited to his event tonight. The word on your return to Gotham surely drew his interest.” Alfred said.
“Still a tip from Amanda Waller. Not to mention he has Otis Doyle and a brown head officer following us there.” Blake said.
“Agent Ivan Avesta has intellects. Despite working with Waller he’s proven to be a useful asset too.” Bruce said.
“She’s one of them.” Blake said.
“For now we have to play along, we have to find that bomb.” Bruce said.
As Blake hated it he knew Bruce was right especially after the destruction Joker caused last night…
(Later at Bat-Bunker…)
Soon enough Bruce was down in his private garage looking at his Batsuit.
Along with Blake’s Robin suit.
Bruce thought back to his previous years as The Dark Knight and yet what little it accomplished him.
And in this matter everything was at stake.
(Later at Wayne Manor…)
Bruce later drove by Wayne Manor which is now an orphanage since the end of Rises…
He watched from a distance of kids playing and going in and out of the building.
Bruce was silent as he watched the mansion he was born in now was used as a shelter for young orphans.
Bruce later drove away.
(Meanwhile…)
Later that evening we get Bruce’s arrival to Luthor’s event from the actual BvS.
With Avesta as his plus one who Bruce helped out of the car like a gentleman.
“Bruce Wayne scourge of the underworld. Infiltrating the snake pit.” Avesta said.
“You got quite a humor.” Bruce said.
Avesta smiles and like in the movie Clark stood with the press seeing Bruce’s arrival and still asks about him with the other reporter assuming he’s new.
“That is Bruce Wayne.” The reporter said.
Clark saw this as an opportunity with his investigation with Gotham…
Soon they were in as Luthor gave his speech Bruce placed a data collector to gather Lex’s information with Avesta in contact with Waller.
“Director. We’re in.” Avesta said.
“Excellent. How’s Wayne coming along?” Waller’s voice said.
“He’s gathering intel.” Avesta said.
From a distance Clark hears Avesta’s conversation with Waller through his super hearing which draws him to stare towards her direction hearing their talk…
“Whatever you both find, report it to me.” Waller’s voice said.
“Understood.” Avesta’s voice said.
“And Avesta Wayne is our most valuable asset. You keep him out of harm's way anyway possible.” Waller’s voice said.
“And I will maim.” Avesta’s voice said.
“Good.” Waller’s voice said.
Clark’s suspension grew by the minute.
Soon when Bruce comes back to the party to meet up with Avesta he encounters…Clark himself.
“Mr. Wayne. Clark Kent Daily Planet.” Clark said.
With Nolan’s Bruce Wayne in this he’s more open than Snyder’s Bruce Wayne nods with a grin shaking Clark’s hand.
“Pleasure is mine Mr. Kent. That’s a very tight grip there son. You covering Luthor’s event?” Bruce asked.
“You could say that. But you won’t mind if I ask you a few questions Mr. Wayne?” Clark asked.
“Tonight is strictly off the record. We can talk but nothing gets written down.” Bruce said.
“I’m alright with that. What’s your take on the bat vigilante in Gotham?” Clark asked.
Bruce glares suspicions at him.
“You…said you were with the Daily Planet?” Bruce asked.
“Yes sir. For the past week I have been doing a scoop on this Bat trampling on your city forcing good people to live in fear.” Clark said.
“Well I guess it depends on the man really. Don’t get me wrong Kent bats have frighten me since I was a kid so a guy who’d dress like one…clearly has issues.” Bruce said.
“That and he thinks he’s above the law.” Clark said.
“Does the Daily Planet always criticize anyone who thinks they’re above the law?” Bruce asked.
“I don’t think we’d share your opinion Mr. Wayne.” Clark said.
“I suppose that’s the Gotham City in me. As it’s favorite son I am in the position to dwell how he sees how his city is being protected. Especially…that there’s an alien claiming he’s doing the same with your city. Despite this, he could blow up our planet if he wanted…and there couldn’t be a damn thing about it.” Bruce explained.
Both Clark and Bruce stare at each other seriously till they were interrupted by Luthor.
“Boys! Ha! Bruce Wayne meets Clark Kent. I love it! I love bringing people together. Mr. Wayne welcome back from death and Mr. Kent, glad you could join us.” Luthor said.
Luthor’s talk with Bruce and Clark was the same from the movie till he was still called away by the governor trying to reach him.
Alfred still informs Bruce the download was done with Clark hearing him with his super hearing.
Bruce leaves with Clark following him till he catches a report of a building on fire.
Bruce and Avesta soon meet downstairs.
“The egg just cracked.” Bruce said.
“Time to scramble then.” Avesta said.
Bruce and Avesta came in where the collector was planted but…like in the movie…it was gone.
However the major change in this scene…it wasn’t Diana Prince who took it…
“Looking for this?” A voice came.
Bruce and Avesta looked behind them…to Bruce’s surprise…
…it was Tiffany Fox.
“Tiffany?” Bruce asked.
“When I heard you were inspecting Lex Luthor I didn’t deny this chance to find that glowing rock he fished out of the Indian Ocean. So I can thank you for this.” Tiffany said.
“Give it to me Tiffany.” Bruce said.
“Nuh uh. This is my key to finding that rock. Find the only weapon that can kill the bastard that murdered my father.” Tiffany said.
Bruce just realized Tiffany wants revenge on Superman for her father’s death…
To Be Continued…