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Seal of Darkness	By : RaphaelTMNT Category: -Misc Anime > Crossovers Views: 4281 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Seal of Darkness
CHP8: Dark Knight vs. Dark Lord

Commissioner James Gordon pulled the glasses off his eyes wiping them down with a piece of cloth from his side jacket pocket. He slipped it back in place afterward setting the glasses back over his nose. The scene was much like the one across the street from the Classic Splenda. Well at least a single of the victims shared what appeared to be an almost identical fate to Luke Rodger Vincent. Gordon observed over the shoulder of a forensics specialist as she examined the body alongside two others. The corpse was completely pale and lifeless.
"Commissioner," A police officer walked up beside him shaking hands, "Glad you're here. Our guys are in the process of uploading the footage from the cameras outside. Perhaps that'll shed some light on what exactly happened here. The lone survivor has been taken in for questioning. You just arrive or..."
"Been here a good twenty minutes son. Never asked, but who discovered the body?" Gordon questioned.
"We did."
The commissioner raised an eyebrow looking at the officer directly.
"These men were presumably working under Black Mask and were counting on them to lead us right to him, but unfortunately that didn't happen. I don't know sir, this all just seems like too much a coincidence. But enough of my rambling, the other body is right over this way."
Gordon followed the officer situating in front of the other body. There was still blood on the floor that had not yet been cleaned.
"This one was killed by either a slit throat or the wound through his stomach, which by the way passed through the other side of his body. We have not yet determined the weapon used, or which wound led to his death."
"What were their names?" Gordon asked.
"This one Jarold Russ and the other," The officer looked across the room, "Clay Estin. The other accomplice no matter how you look at it will be jailed whether he witnessed anything or not. His involvement with Black Mask seals that. If willing to give info or a location might be willing to cut..." The officer went silent.
Commissioner Gordon looked to the main entrance and knew why.
"If you'd excuse me." Gordon took off in that direction.
Some throughout the space froze at his arrival but quickly got back to work.
"Glad you could make it, and obviously received my note."
"Yes," Batman stood across from the commissioner, "What do you have."
James Gordon led him directly to the body of Clay Estin. On first glance thought back to the hotel incident. Batman immediately set his lenses to detect mode, taking a closer look at the body in depth. The forensic workers moved aside giving him space to examine. A handful of officials present weren't fond of a vigilante aiding them in their investigations. There were many that disapproved or indifferent but didn't express their opinions. The victim's pants remained down to his knees, Batman scanning what he believed bodily fluid. He then dropped to a knee pulling out a small glass evidence container.
"What are you doing?" Gordon inquired.
"Taking a sample. What do you know so far?"
"As you've probably picked up, is very similar to what happened with our victim two nights ago. I don't want to jump to conclusions, but looks like our victim was murdered in identical fashion to Luke Rodger Vincent. That case is still unsolved as you know, but are hoping the security footage outside gives us visuals and a timeframe to work off of."
"I was thinking just as much," Batman gathered a portion of the fluid, "I'll hold off judgement until after we know more."
"We might have a serial killer on our hands." The commissioner added.
Batman secured the evidence in the container placing it back inside his belt. He couldn't help but think of the woman caught on camera in both the Classic Splenda and hotel across the street. It was more than apparent James Gordon was thinking the same, but didn't want to make comparisons or allegations until all evidence was reviewed. The Dark Knight stood after concluding a quick inspection of the body.
"Whenever convenient would like a sample of the foreign fluid pulled from Luke Rodger Vincent's body."
"For what reason? Most that stuff was sent down to the lab for DNA testing." Gordon replied.
"Comparisons." Batman replied.
The commissioner opened his mouth to reply but then kept quiet. He knew exactly what the Dark Knight had in mind, and was better they were one step ahead in case the murders were connected.
"I'll see what I can do." Gordon replied.
Batman took notice of the other body heading that way, the commissioner following. With detect mode still active located the two fatal blows almost immediately.
"This one was killed more traditionally. And my first thoughts, which is only a hunch...happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I believe he walked in on the main crime," Gordon pointed in the direction of Clay's body, "And because of that was killed. That could explain why his death was in such fashion, and based on the injuries themselves would say our killer went about it quickly. That is of course only speculation at this time."
"You find a weapon?" Batman inquired.
Gordon shook his head.
"Unfortunately not, and no blood trail to follow."
He was willing to take Gordon's word for it but still performed a scan of the blood. The commissioner informed him of the victims' names and their connection to Black Mask. After completing the scan located every possible exit. The commissioner observed curiously but clueless as to what the caped crusader aimed for. Batman headed for the nearest exit pushing open the door but his system picked up no traces of blood. He headed for the exit across the room where he originally entered, but as the other no traces of blood. He gazed out on the lawn and parking lot, but not a single spec.
There was one other possible exit in a far corner of the room, so of course checked. He had his doubts as there wasn't a drop of blood in that direction. Even so wanted to inspect the entire location. He forced the door open and too no surprise found nothing. He returned to the main space looking around for any other possible escape routes. It was then stepped over something that cracked.
"Glass..." He raised a boot.
He immediately looked upward and realized one of the glass windows had been shattered.
"Have you come onto something?" Gordon approached from across the room.
"Maybe..." Batman murmured.
There was only a small piece of glass at his feet which meant one thing. Batman took off toward the nearest exit forcing the door open and took off around the corner. Gordon looked to the city officials dusting for prints, and taking photos etc. They appeared to have everything under control so followed after the dark knight. Batman came to an eventual stop on the south side of the building.
"As expected." Batman gazed at large amounts of shattered glass.
Gordon was quickly at his side with two additional police officers trailing him.
"What do you have?" The commissioner inquired.
Batman took a knee looking over the individual shattered pieces. His detect mode picked up a small portion of blood belonging to the victim inside. There was another set of unidentified blood on another two. He collected a couple dropping them into a plastic bag and then into his belt.
"Wait hold on a sec, that's evidence!" One policeman claimed.
James Gordon stepped in front of the officer in question.
"Do remember the Batman is on our side, and can assure you will solve this crime much faster with his assistance."
"Yeah but, but he's a vigi...forget get it." The officer crossed his arms looking away.
Gordon re adjusted the glasses over his nose looking to Batman as he stood.
"Well?" The commissioner questioned.
"This was our target's point of exit."
"Can you say that for certain? I mean isn't it possible was the point of entry?" Gordon added.
Batman shook his head.
"Not likely, and the laws of physics come into play here. Reexamine the other side of this wall and you'll know what I mean. I came across a single piece inside while dozens right here," Batman glimpsed at the collection of shattered glass inches from his boot, "It comes down to momentum. Whoever or whatever smashed through that window came from inside or else the..."
"Glass would have ended up on the inside if they entered from the outside...observant as usual, I'd expect no less. But how would you explain the lack of blood on this side of the building if that's the case?"
"Don't know, but will find out."
Batman uncovered a grapple gun taking notice of the roof overhang. He pulled himself atop it leaving behind the three. Gordon and the others felt they were of better use inside so headed toward the entrance. Batman came across more glass on the overhang, and drops of blood. The blood belonged to the victim, and from that standpoint was able to examine the window more closely. He took photos through the cowl's lenses which were immediately sent to the bat computer.
He spent another couple minutes gathering small specs before feasting his eyes on something across the way. GCPD was already in works of uploading the footage from the security cameras but felt could do it in less time. And wanted to examine it for himself up close in depth. He pulled out a small gizmo from his belt connecting it to a single of the cameras. In seconds cracked the firewalls and instantly linked the buildings security system to the bat cave on a hidden network. With that could access all footage and without the activity tracked.
With nothing further took off, and knew at some point would meet with the police commissioner and review their separate findings. He hoped it wouldn't come to that and the case a quick solve. Rarely was it that simple so didn't get his hopes up. Detectives and the police force continued their investigation of the bodies and overall environment. Eventually Gordon took notice of the dark knight's absence but didn't think much of it. As with them all would be hard at work solving the case or tackling other of the city's problems.
XXX
The bath had been more than refreshing, blow drying her hair and into a room across the hall. She dressed in a black bra and panties, in addition to orange pajamas with black bat patterns over them. The material was of rich silk and left the top unbuttoned, her bra and stomach visible. She walked across the carpet barefoot dropping over the bed. For various moments stared at the ceiling before pushing up and crawling on her knees across the bed. She turned on the lamp just beside the bed taking a newspaper into her hands. Letting out a sigh sat back resting her back against the headboard. Having just arrived in town aimed to stock up on knowledge. She read through the front page stories and skimmed over some of the headlines. The pink haired vampire looked up from the reading material at the sound of knocking.
"Who is it?"
"Just I madam, may I come in?"
"Of course."
She lowered the newspaper as one of her pupils stepped through. He carried with him a stack of papers, a couple magazines and tabloids. He set them over a nearby dresser
"See you've already started reading the newspaper I brought up, great. Also the T.V. system is up and running now, so that's a plus."
"Good to hear, is there anything in particular I should know about this Gotham? Tomorrow night I'd like to go out, you know of any good spots?"
"Can't say that I do. Before joining our master's ranks have only been through here once or twice on small business. There is however one you should be weary of, but long as we don't bring negative attention to ourselves should be fine. Nobody truly knows who or what he is...hell might even be a vampire like yourself!"
Akasha glimpsed at him turning the page.
"You lost me, who're we talking about?"
"Batman."
She immediately lowered the newspaper setting it over the bed.
"Batman..." The vampire whispered.
"That's right, and according to townspeople has freakish strength, reflexes, speed, and flight and can even disappear. And known as an exceptional detective. It is all said has powerful allies. Yeah the whole thing's somewhat a lore, but something we should keep in mind. Crime rates are high, but wherever are they not? Anyhow I'm turning in for the night, if you need me just holler. I'll be right down the hall. If you'd like I can print up all the public info on this Batman."
"That'd be great." The vampire replied.
"Did I hear the mention of a Batman?"
Both Akasha and her personal guard looked to the entrance as the succubus entered. She wore a white see through nightgown, her blue bra and thong visible beneath. The guard bit back turning and bowing to the vampire.
"Goodnight madam, I'll have that info for you first thing in the morning."
He bypassed a grinning Morrigan enjoying every bit of the effect her appearance had on him. She walked toward the dresser taking one of the tabloids into her hands laying out over the bed at Akasha's feet.
"You spoke of a Batman, yes? Details, I want to hear more." Morrigan implied.
"You've been in town over a week and haven't heard the rumors yourself? Just found out so don't know anything."
Akasha recovered the newspaper from her side resuming where she'd left off.
"Never heard a thing and I've gotten around. But who knows, I haven't exactly paid attention to this city and its embellishments," Morrigan pushed up looking through the tabloid, "But look at all these hotties. All of them would be easy pickings and have lots of money."
"You ever think about anything other than men?" Akasha questioned, never taking her eyes off the paper.
Morrigan glared but did not answer. She instead flipped through another couple pages before coming to a stop.
"Oh look at this one! Tall, handsome, fit and the head man of some water company."
The succubus moved up positioning beside Akasha.
"So what do you think?" Morrigan asked.
Akasha never looked to the photo.
"My dream was for monsters and humans alike to understand one another and to build a community together. However, human men don't interest me...they're filthy, and strive for power, money and or control. Unlike you succubi we vampire don't sleep with everything that moves."
"Ouch, that's harsh. If you think for a second I view human males as compatible mates you're mistaken. They're merely toys, their dreams and souls a satisfying stimulant." Morrigan replied.
Morrigan flipped through another two pages again stopping.
"Hhhmm so this man is Bruce Wayne, heard his name mentioned a few times here and there in town." She uttered.
Akasha immediately dropped the newspaper gazing at the photo.
"That's Wayne, as in CEO of Wayne Enterprises? Just read a story on him is all, something about a charity for a children's program."
Morrigan nodded before hopping off the bed stretching.
"Think I'm gonna get some shut eye as well," She tossed the tabloid over the dresser, "Heard you say something about going out tomorrow night. If you want I know some of the better partying spots and can get us into any place with my abilities. Humans are easily manipulated."
Morrigan waited for a reply but after she didn't get one exited out. Shortly after Akasha dropped the newspaper gazing at the ceiling. There was much on her mind ranging from what their master had planned and somewhat intrigued by the mention of a Batman. She eventually set the paper aside laying back and resting her head over the pillow.
Elsewhere a group of men gathered inside a business building. The atmosphere wasn't as lively as it had been a couple hours previous and a handful of them losing hope. They'd tried calling each of the three several times, but didn't get an answer. Out of the twelve present one exhaled running a hand through his hair.
"Think it's safe to say them boys aren't coming."
"What are you trying to say...the bat got em?" Another questioned.
"They've failed to pick up after so many attempts, so I'd say so. That or the police got to them, Clay and his group have always been a little sloppy if you ask me. But now isn't the time to complain, we've successfully collected the rest of what we set out to do. We shouldn't stress over this, we'll just have to explain to Black Mask when he arrives." A third said.
From then they didn't speak. In a corner of the room five separate individuals counted the earnings. They could only imagine how the head man would react to the setback and with the possibility one of the three talked and gave out their hideouts.
The batmobile darted through an area surrounded by lots of trees and away from the city. Before long passed through a waterfall on a mountain side, and parked on a platform further in. The top of the vehicle slid open with Batman popping out.
"Sir you've returned much earlier than anticipated," Alfred walked toward him from a staircase, "Is everything alright?"
"There's been a change in plans, Penguin and Black Mask will have to wait. Two of Black Mask's men turned up dead," Batman stepped in front of the bat computer. He typed away with Alfred standing a couple feet away, "Computer display footage of the East Rowel building."
A loading bar appeared on the upper right side of the computer screen displaying a percentage.
"The East Rowel building?" Alfred inquired.
"The location in which both Clay Estin and Jarold Loang were discovered. GCPD has one man in custody that's an acquaintance to both men, and what he saw and or heard could be crucial. I'm almost certain he wasn't responsible for the murders."
"Sir?"
Alfred had a difficult time grasping why Batman would suspend an investigation concerning Penguin and Black Mask due to a double homicide. Batman never took his eyes off screen waiting for the upload to complete, and when it did went right to work. Based on what he examined at the scene Jarold couldn't have been dead more than two hours, so had somewhat a timeframe to work off of. It was then the butler knew the Dark Knight was deep in thought and determined so didn't bother asking any further questions. The current time read thirty after twelve so backtracked the footage nearly four hours.
He increased the footage speed starting from the time of eight o'clock and kept a lookout on six of the available camera views. All covered only the premises, none of which captured the inside of the building. The butler was unsure of what Batman looked for but kept his eyes peeled. In minutes slowed the footage as a vehicle pulled up in front of the building. Three individuals stepped out of the vehicle, each of their faces visible. Batman immediately froze the footage performing a zoom.
"Computer run identification scan."
The scan was instantly initiated and in the next minute results displayed.
"Jarold Loang, Clay Eskin and Davis Hert. No surprise, and the two victims alive at this point."
Batman looked to the time stamp which read twenty seven minutes after nine. With the persons identified skipped forward. He again froze the footage seeing as two of the persons exited off the premises but through separate exits, identifying them as Davis and Jarold. He again let the footage play and in seconds an additional person appeared on the screen where Davis walked, the individual wearing a dark brown trench coat combination. Whoever it was couldn't see a face due to angle. After merely three steps the individual knocked Davis out cold with an elbow to the back of the head. The next second the hoody was lowered revealing features of the individual.
"Oh dear!" Alfred's eyes widened.
The Dark Knight felt strongly about the possibility beforehand but after seeing it was a strange sensation. The subject entered through the door Davis had just exited.
"The mystery woman..." Batman uttered.
The camera view only caught a side view of her face and the quality not great but the long green hair all but confirmed it. That coupled with the body of Clay left no doubts was also the one responsible for Luke's death. He fast-forward through the footage and minutes later Jarold returned with a bag reentering the building. And from that point was no real activity until after Davis regained consciousness and the police appeared on screen. As expected between the time she entered and the arrival of the police never re appeared on a single of the active screens.
The window in which he believed she made her eventual departure wasn't on screen. The height of the window from the ground was somewhat intriguing. Eighteen feet would be quite the jump for any normal individual to make. By that time was sure Gordon and the police had looked the footage over themselves or were in the process of doing so. Each would have their own hypothesis but was convinced at one thing.
"A meta."
"What was that sir?"
"This woman might be a meta human. As of now believe both this incident and Luke's murder are linked, and this woman the culprit. Bizarre as this might sound believe this woman kills her victims through sexual means. The way in which Clay's body was discovered, and Luke's coupled with statements from others in a neighboring room has me convinced."
"Excuse my lack of knowledge on the subject, but whose statement?"
"If you recall Luke spent his last moments in that hotel room, and those checked in across the hall reported the noises from his room. Based on physical evidence was sexually active before his death. Unfortunately I can't confirm everything, much of it a hunch. But I will find this woman, and she will answer for her crimes."
Alfred nodded.
"Indeed sir, I have no doubts."
Batman looked away from the computer screen walking toward a small area off to the side. One after another uncovered the gathered evidence from the scene, Alfred walking up on him.
"What is all this?"
"Evidence from the latest crime scene, two of which contain unidentified DNA," Batman looked to a piece of glass recovered from the shattered window and the fluids swiped from Clay's body, "I need to get through this quickly as possible. Something tells me she will strike again. After I'm done here will see what connection there is between Clay and Luke if any. The second victim killed tonight wasn't her target that much I can guarantee. The footage supports Gordon's original theory Jarold was in the wrong place at the wrong time."
"Then I'd hate to be a bother. I'll be up in the manor if you need anything...good luck in your investigation Master Bruce."
Alfred faced the opposite way heading toward the elevator.
Within the Yokai realm Tsukune sat inside his office, both hands situated over a desktop. Coming to a decision had taken longer than he thought, but had finally done so. He summoned his closes allies and would arrive any minute. He wondered how each of them would react to his decision. However they did or didn't wouldn't change a thing; his mind was made up and that was it. He looked up from the desk as the first of them entered.
"Good evening Yukari-chan, glad you could make it. We'll begin soon as everyone else arrives."
She nodded taking a seat off to the side of his desk. Within the minute everyone arrived. Mizore and Gin sat, whilst Ruby and Mizore elected to stand. Tsukune took a deep breath looking them all over, leaning back.
"I know this isn't what any of you want to hear but," Tsukune's voice drifted off, "But I need for you all to look after things here. I will go about my search for Moka solo."
"What?!" Mizore and Yukari shouted at once.
"You can't do that!" Kurumu added.
"Enough!" Tsukune slammed his fists, "The academy must continue to run, and I need all of you here so that transition is smoothly. In my absence I leave you in charge Ruby-san."
Tsukune then looked to Gin.
"I want you to return to the human world and continue your job at seaside inn. In fact would like you to acquaint me there tomorrow that is where my search will begin. I know this will probably be difficult for most of you to swallow, but it's my decision. I've attempted contacting Issa, Moka's father but no luck."
"It is your decision, yes we understand that...but shouldn't at least one or two of us tag along? There's no telling what sort of dangers might be ahead. This is Yoshii Kiria we're talking about." Mizore added.
Tsukune was silent for some time before standing.
"I understand your concerns and won't get myself into something I can't handle. If so happen to come across uncharted territory will make contact with Gin, and then will make adjustments from there if need be. If there are any more objections now would be the time to voice them." Tsukune said.
Kurumu opened her mouth but nothing came out. Her head lowered as he walked around the desk and toward the exit.
"Good, glad we all have an understanding."
"I respect your decision, but doesn't mean I agree with it." Mizore added.
Tsukune only somewhat shrugged before exiting out. Most everyone felt similarly but at the end of the day was headmaster, and wanted to keep peace. And throughout his years had received a handful of training between Issa and Fuhai Touhou so had that going for him.
"So what do we do?" Yukari whispered after a long period of silence.
"Exactly as he said," Ruby answered walking toward the exit, "For now at least."
XXX
Over five days passed, Moka getting employed at a clothing joint. It had only been her second day on the job and did well. It was similar to the part time job she had in Japan since incorporating into the human world following her graduation from Yokai academy. The work wasn't difficult but did receive strange expressions and looks here and there from customers that came through. It was no doubt due to her somewhat peculiar appearance. Long silver hair with streaks of pink at the ends and cherry red colored eyes weren't exactly the norm.
"Akashiya, Norman is here to pick up his slacks and shirt! Is the dry cleaning and sew job complete?!"
"Yes Ma'am, I'll bring them right up." Moka replied.
She had just finished repairing a tear in a set of brown boots, furnishing them as well. Moka pulled the pants and shirt off a rack which covered in plastic and labeled by a tag, exiting out the back room and to the front. She handed the materials to her superior. The customer paid and took the clothing in hand.
"Great doing business as Usual Mary, you guys are the best in town. By the way, dig your new little assistant she's cute." He looked to Moka, the vampire blushing somewhat.
"Yes indeed, Moka has been a superb add to this firm. Excellent with her hands, precise and pays great attention to detail. We're lucky to have her." Mary threw one arm around Moka.
Norman nodded before facing the opposite way.
"Well yeah, better get going before the wife starts worrying. Besides she's cooking up the favorite tonight."
Both watched the customer take off through the front entrance which gave off a ringing sound, a bell hanging atop the door. The two were dressed similarly with matching black dress shirts, the company logo on the left side. They differentiated in which Moka wore blue jeans and her coworker gray dress pants. Mary looked across the room setting her eyes on a clock.
"Well would you look at the time, it is much later than I thought. If everything's tidy in the back you're free to go."
"Really?" Moka asked.
"In an hour maintenance is coming in, and will be closing business for the remainder of the night." Mary replied.
The vampire immediately took off doing a quick sweep and dust of the back room. On her way out waved to her coworker who did the same back. Moka let out a sigh as she made her way down the block. She'd been in town for nearly a week and hadn't gotten any closer to figuring what Kiria had planned, and the significance of the City. If didn't make progress soon knew she'd have to make changes. In taking another step felt the presence of someone creeping up on her.
She glimpsed over her left shoulder confirming the suspicion, and was three of them. There was a little more than ten yards between them but appeared to pick up their pace. To her luck a taxi was in view and waved as it passed by.
"Where to?"
"Six miles to the east side," Moka opened the back door buckling up, "Head for the main road and I'll give further instructions from there."
"Gotcha."
The taxi took off down the street, Moka exhaling in relief. She'd never been in a place quite like Gotham. In the short time around had witnessed fights, a couple shootouts and even attempted muggings of herself. It no doubt lived up to its reputation maintaining one of the higher crime rates in the world. Moka peeked out the window eying the bright bat shape occupying the sky. She never forgot the night she first set eyes on him in that bar. His speed, strength and technique were breath taking...much like a vampire.
Over a mile away a dark figure glided through the night sky touching down atop the GCPD building.
"Jim..."
The commissioner of police revolved around as the caped crusader emerged from the darkness. He shut off the bat signal situating both hands in his pockets.
"Any luck on your end, we've got nothing? Scarface's men made a clean escape last night and over forty thousand in property damage. We're lucky no one was severely injured or worse. I'm telling you, something has to be done about this turf war!"
"Yes I know, key is taking out the main players. Penguin, Scarface and Black Mask. Dent has a little something going, but most his underlings were paid off or killed. There are other small time gangs, but lack the firepower and means to amount to any real damage. I did a sweep of the Iceberg lounge but no sign of the Penguin. He's hiding out somewhere temporarily." Batman replied.
Gordon raised an eyebrow.
"You're convinced he'll return?"
"Yes. It's Cobblepot's comfort zone. With all the noise in addition to the back and forth threats between gangs comes as no surprise."
"And before I forget what were your findings on the examined items you took from the crime scene days ago, and did the DNA taken off Clay matchup with the other I provided yesterday evening?" Gordon asked.
Batman nodded.
"A positive ID, and was another set of DNA I swiped off a piece of collected glass. Strangely it matched that of a Microchiroptera."
"Microchiroptera?"
"A type of bat, and what that means I don't know. Perhaps the DNA of the bat had been there before that night, but there is no way of truly knowing. By now our woman has likely skipped town especially with her face broadcasted on the news, and though not clear visuals was enough to scare her off." Batman added.
"Possibly, but that doesn't mean we give up tracking her. Three men are dead as a result of her actions...but how she did whatever she did is still the million dollar question. For now is best we fo..."
The commissioner was interrupted as his police radio went off, stepping away from Batman.
"Officer down! Pursuing three vehicles that have just cut off the main road and passed the Gotham Plaza. They've got three hostages, all of which under the age of twelve! I repeat, they've got hostages! Requesting immediate backup!"
Gordon listened in on the radio before responding.
"This is Commissioner Gordon speaking! Keep on their trail and don't lose sight of them, backup is on the way!"
Jim immediately looked to where the Dark Knight had stood but no longer present.
"Why am I not surprised." The commissioner shook his head.
Elsewhere two women sat side by side within a diner over at the bar area. One wore a black Victorian styled gown, and black bowtie in her long pink hair. The other beside her wore dark shades, a gray jacket, black pants and boots with long blond hair. They had only ordered a couple drinks, neither had much an appetite.
"Can I get you ladies anything else? Maybe a refill?" A waitress inquired wiping down the countertop.
"Maybe in another couple minutes." The one in shades replied.
The waitress nodded and went to attend to three customers that just arrived. They had gotten their share of looks and stares since entering, notably from male customers.
"Sure did screw up things for yourself." The pink haired woman spoke.
"Shut up!" The other retorted taking a sip of her beverage.
"It was clear before you arrived in town were to keep a low profile and you did the exact opposite. Not only did you sleep with and take the souls of two men but were caught on camera at each scene. And as a result must now..."
"I said shut it Bloodriver! I got careless is all but it won't happen again, besides they'll never find me." Morrigan hopped off the stool pulling the shades from her eyes, "Going to the ladies room, be back in a few."
Akasha watched the succubus turn the corner before positioning her hands over the countertop. Her eyes wondered around before eventually falling over a nearby T.V. plastered over the wall. Breaking News was headlined on screen in bright red letters.
"We interrupt your program to bring you this developing story." A news anchor appeared on screen.
Several within the diner turned their attention to the T.V.
"Three children of the Dradisen family have been kidnapped and are being held in the JHZ factory just behind me. A total of at least eight gunmen are present and is believed they will demand some sort of ransom but no call yet. As of the moment police vehicles and Swat have the building surrounded." The news anchor informed.
A handful of customers throughout kicked off side conversations.
"Hey that place is just down the block, we could be there in like two minutes on foot."
"Yeah yur right, I sure as hell wouldn't mind a front row seat." Another added.
More and more people gathered around the T.V. including some of the workers. It wasn't until another ten minutes Morrigan returned and took notice of the change in atmosphere, but more importantly no Akasha! The vampire was gone.
"Isn't this interesting..." She murmured.
Just down the street and inside the factory the three children were forced into a small office and the door locked. The youngest of them at six cried her eyes out. The gunmen paced throughout the somewhat large space keeping a lookout at each window as the leading man carried a cell phone.
"So how's this going down, we making the call to the parents or the police? The family is rich as hell and could spit out the amount we seek and then some? It's your call boss."
Out front Commissioner Gordon arrived on scene with a mega phone in hand. He stepped ahead of everyone situating in front of the building.
"This is Commissioner Gordon of the Gotham city police department speaking. There's no need to involve or harm the children, tell us what you want and we'll do what we can to the best of our abilities to suit your needs."
Some of the surrounding officers literally cringed hating the idea of negotiating with criminals. After another minute or so with no contact the leading criminal dialed a number. He paced back and forth as it rang but lost hold of the phone as a nearby window smashed through, two others losing their footing as well.
"It's the freakin bat...wait, who the hell's that?!"
None were able to get an answer as she blitzed the first of them, smashing his head into the surface. The others immediately fired off at her using guns. She moved around so quickly not a single bullet piercing her. She disarmed one snapping his neck whilst flipping over his body and kicking the gun out of another's grasp and swiped at his neck using her fingernails. His throat instantly split open, blood spewing everywhere.
"What the fuck is she?!" Another shouted running out of ammunition.
He reached for his hand knife, but grabbed by the wrist and arm twisted as she shattered his collarbone. With the knife in hand forced it into his skull watching his body drop to the ground motionless. The others were quickly taken out one after another until only one remained glaring at the bloody mess in disbelief dropping his weapon.
"I give up, please don..."
Her hand took hold of his throat lifting him up off the ground and forced against a wall.
"All this fighting and bloodshed has made me thirsty. And for that I'm gonna suck you dry to the bone." She licked her lips.
"Nnno, no pp...please." He was barely able to speak over the chokehold.
She hissed displaying her sharp fangs, but pulled back as the skylights above smashed through and a dark figure gliding and touching down in the mid-section of the room. Her grip remained tight over the criminal's throat as she repositioned taking a closer look. The glowing white eyes and pointy ears gave it away.
"Well if it isn't the Batman."
The Dark Knight observed the bloody scene, his fists tightening as a result. It didn't appear even one of them was left alive.
"What have you done?!" The dark knight marched forward, and was in that moment realized she held someone in her grasp, "Put him down...now!"
"Psshh." She rolled her eyes and snapped the criminal's neck.
Batman watched helplessly as the body fell to the ground. It was then took a closer look at the woman. Her peculiar orange eyes had a glow to them, long pink hair and wore a black gown with traces of blood around it, and a black bowtie tied in her hair. Not a moment later the most important fact came to mind.
"The children, what did you..."
"Didn't harm a single hair on their heads. These men were my targets, anyone that tries to involve children in their violent tactics must suffer the consequences. Three of them were registered sex offenders in cases involving children! But I hear you do things differently, and is because of that these insects run this city. Humans like this must be eliminated off the planet, you can thank me later."
"Who're you to decide, these men..."
"Had what was coming to them," She jumped in, "You're no different than we Yokai Batman, you must understand. Humans may run this world, but if things continue the way they are none of us will have much a future to embrace. Surely you must relate. You protect them night after night and what do you get in return?"
Batman glared before uncovering two batarangs. Without asking knew there was only one way things would go down.
"There are more good people in this world than bad, and would see that if you're willing to open your eyes. Enough of this...I'm taking you in for murder! How we go about this is your choice."
The pink haired vampire sighed in disappointment.
"It takes a feeble mind to side with them, but very well. I won't go down easy Batman, now let's see if the myth lives up to his legend."
With a single finger dared him to attack, in which he did throwing out the two batarangs. She dodged both projectiles coming at him with unpredictable speed. He flipped up as she threw out a single punch, but while airborne grabbed hold of his cape! She spun him around several times before tossing him into a nearby machine. A massive dent was left behind, and moved out of the way as she punched at him.
Her fist instead ended up inside the machine and got several punches and kicks off, finishing with a roundhouse kick. The attack sent her spinning off balance but for the most part appeared undamaged. She blitzed again as he threw out a wire and pulled her down to the ground, and she rolled out of the way of a follow up punch. To his surprise she tore the wire from her ankle using her bare hands.
"Impossible…" Batman's eyes widened.
The way in which she talked down on humans confirmed she was a Meta, but had no idea what type. If anything her physical strength was something to keep in mind. Batman dropped back placing two electric brass knuckles over his gloves pursuing her again. She dodged each his attempts kneeing him in the stomach and knocking the breath out of him. She reached out grabbing hold of the bat ears head butting him directly.
The Dark Knight stumbled back as she leaped high into the air.
"Know your place!"
She threw out a single kick which he blocked but its force sending him clear across the room and through a wall. Batman ended on his back completely dazed, blurred vision and bleeding from his nose and mouth. He gazed up seeing as the enemy approached and as he attempted to stand was kicked back down.
"Gotta say I expected more of a fight based on what was said about you."
Batman glared up at her as she stood over him, reaching into his belt. She quickly put an end to that stepping over his wrist and dropping down atop him. She ran her fingers over the bat symbol on his chest before leaning in close, her breath brushing against his lips. She sniffed at the blood over his mouth displaying an expression of disbelief.
"No it can't…"
There was only one way to find out. She ran a finger over the side of his cowl lowering her head further and Batman lacked the strength to fight her off. What she did next sent shockwaves through his body, her tongue touching down over his lips and trailing up over his nose taking his blood into her mouth. She immediately pushed up afterward licking at her lips, and then a moment of realization.
"You're one of them…a human."
She pushed up off the Dark Knight and slowly walked the opposite way.
"Wait," Batman forced himself up with his vision returning, "Where are you going?"
"This fight is over," She replied never looking back, "I have no reason to kill you, and long as you don't interfere with my plans can continue your hopeless quest for peace."
"Who are you?" Batman grasped a now sore left shoulder.
The question hindered her movements and silent for various moments.
"Bloodriver," She gazed back at him, "Akasha Bloodriver."
Batman called out to her as she jumped off two adjacent walls exiting out the way she entered showing incredible leap ability. The caped crusader made his way across the room setting his lenses to detect mode and spotting where the three children were held up. Luckily from their standpoint wouldn't have seen a thing. He had no clue how he'd explain the situation to Gordon, but most importantly the children were ok. Batman kicked the door open, each of the kidnapped victims racing to his side.
"You're safe now, everything's going to be alright."
To Be Continue
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