"Strange that it hasn't attacked us yet when it immediately struck the helicopter on approach even if we did just de-cloak. Whatever it is, sensors can't get a read on it and the missiles don't scratch it so that rules out most tech from Apokolips and most of the other cataloged extra-terrestrials..." Batman's monologue was partly for Robin's education and more importantly to provide information to Superman if he happened to be listening. He privately wondered if the robot had purposefully attacked the media chopper to get someone's attention, probably Superman's, but it was still too early to tell.
Bruce would have scowled down at Oliver if he had bothered to notice him, but keeping the jet moving and prepping the next trick was taking up most of his time. As he flicked another switch a compartment opened on the bottom of the bat-shaped aircraft and a strange weapon lowered from it, looking part satellite dish and part raygun in appearance. As it charged up it emitted a high pitched whine that increased in intensity more and more until finally it shrieked out a blast that ripped through the air around it in a visible, highly concentrated beam focused on the robot's arm cannon.
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Batman slowed down as the jet was already on its' final approach to what was apparently a giant alien robot hovering over Metropolis. It had taken the craft's top speed to get there this quickly from when the satellite had detected the thing's initial approach, but it was worth it to get some first hand data on yet another invading alien. It seemed like there was one every few weeks, and these days not just in Metropolis either.
On the bright side, he noticed Madison's mood seemed to have recovered since the incident at the rooftop, so at least he wouldn't have to deal with a sullen sidekick the whole time. He'd really forgotten what it was like to have a Robin around. He'd probably have to start making some concessions. Speaking of which...
"There's a jetpack and a helmet under your seat. You should already know the control setup. Use it at your own discretion...although I recommend at least waiting for the canopy to open."
That should cheer her up. Everyone liked jetpacks, especially kids. Although the truth was he'd packed them and a few other things because the plane tended to get shot down in these scenarios and a slow fall with a parachute left too much exposure time. With that done he cycled through a few of the aircraft's different payloads, selected and fired. Missiles streaked toward the giant robot with a dual purpose in mind as the Bat-Wing decloaked in front of the alien craft. He wasn't sure if they would do much damage, but their primary purpose was that they were also loaded with enough probes and sensors of every kind to hopefully give them some data on what the robot actually was or how it protected itself. Or at least that's what Batman hoped.
"We're running interference here until the bigger guns arrive. Once they do or we get shot down, I expect you to mainly focus on evacuating civilians to safety."
The helicopter that was already plummeting as they showed up would have been his first concern normally, but this was Metropolis.
On the bright side, he noticed Madison's mood seemed to have recovered since the incident at the rooftop, so at least he wouldn't have to deal with a sullen sidekick the whole time. He'd really forgotten what it was like to have a Robin around. He'd probably have to start making some concessions. Speaking of which...
"There's a jetpack and a helmet under your seat. You should already know the control setup. Use it at your own discretion...although I recommend at least waiting for the canopy to open."
That should cheer her up. Everyone liked jetpacks, especially kids. Although the truth was he'd packed them and a few other things because the plane tended to get shot down in these scenarios and a slow fall with a parachute left too much exposure time. With that done he cycled through a few of the aircraft's different payloads, selected and fired. Missiles streaked toward the giant robot with a dual purpose in mind as the Bat-Wing decloaked in front of the alien craft. He wasn't sure if they would do much damage, but their primary purpose was that they were also loaded with enough probes and sensors of every kind to hopefully give them some data on what the robot actually was or how it protected itself. Or at least that's what Batman hoped.
"We're running interference here until the bigger guns arrive. Once they do or we get shot down, I expect you to mainly focus on evacuating civilians to safety."
The helicopter that was already plummeting as they showed up would have been his first concern normally, but this was Metropolis.
Yes, yes you do because Brave and the Bold Aquaman is potentially best, most hotblooded, hammiest Aquaman XD
OUTRAGEOUS!
The formerly terrified criminal was now smirking as Madison looked sheepishly downward, despite Batman scowling with considerably more real frustration than he had a moment ago.
"Pfft. That's the new Robin? In that case get me offa this ledge already Bats, you're embarrassing yourself. We both know you ain't gonna drop me in fronta some starry-eyed schoolgirl." He said between now totally-not-terrified fits of laughter. Batman, now scowling fiercely enough to put dents in the concrete over a thousand feet below, hauled the crook up and tossed him roughly down onto the rooftop hard enough to knock the wind out of the still chuckling thug, if not outright crack a rib.
The Dark Knight was about to start lecturing Madison about the proper protocol for an interrogation while their one witness couldn't pay attention when a slight, almost inaudible pinging went off in one of the ears of his cowl.
"What is it?" The interrogation was probably a lost cause now anyway, so-
"Sorry for the interruption Sir, but I thought you might like to know that one of your satellites picked up on a rather large spacecraft heading right towards Metropolis. I know the invading sort of aliens aren't your usual afternoon tea guest but-"
"It's fine. Prep the jet with the usual equipment plus an extra-" "I've already taken the liberty, Sir. The autopilot was engaged and it shall arrive momentarily."
This exchange was followed by the whirring and slight whine of an almost disturbingly stealthy VTOL aircraft settling in and de-cloaking right in in front of the ledge where the thug was being dangled just a few minutes before, canopy already open. Without saying anything else Batman stepped off the ledge and inside before settling in and shooting a meaningful look at Madison.
"Pfft. That's the new Robin? In that case get me offa this ledge already Bats, you're embarrassing yourself. We both know you ain't gonna drop me in fronta some starry-eyed schoolgirl." He said between now totally-not-terrified fits of laughter. Batman, now scowling fiercely enough to put dents in the concrete over a thousand feet below, hauled the crook up and tossed him roughly down onto the rooftop hard enough to knock the wind out of the still chuckling thug, if not outright crack a rib.
The Dark Knight was about to start lecturing Madison about the proper protocol for an interrogation while their one witness couldn't pay attention when a slight, almost inaudible pinging went off in one of the ears of his cowl.
"What is it?" The interrogation was probably a lost cause now anyway, so-
"Sorry for the interruption Sir, but I thought you might like to know that one of your satellites picked up on a rather large spacecraft heading right towards Metropolis. I know the invading sort of aliens aren't your usual afternoon tea guest but-"
"It's fine. Prep the jet with the usual equipment plus an extra-" "I've already taken the liberty, Sir. The autopilot was engaged and it shall arrive momentarily."
This exchange was followed by the whirring and slight whine of an almost disturbingly stealthy VTOL aircraft settling in and de-cloaking right in in front of the ledge where the thug was being dangled just a few minutes before, canopy already open. Without saying anything else Batman stepped off the ledge and inside before settling in and shooting a meaningful look at Madison.
Also I just did post, but yeah it started really late at night for most people and they have things to do, like sleep.
Meanwhile, in an entirely different city not too far away on that same little blue planet, a man in a suit took in a refreshing view of the city skyline from an outcropping on one of its' tallest buildings, the skyscrapers all around dazzlingly lit by the afternoon sun like jewels as a pleasant sea breeze blew in from the nearby harbor and accompanying warehouse district. It had been a long haul all the way up to the top but it was worth it.
Yes, everything was perfect. Just him, a glorious afternoon-
"AAAAAAAAAH!~ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!~
-and of course the music of terrified screams from the man he was currently dangling by the ankle over a one-hundred-and-four story long drop.
"You know, I used to only do this sort of thing at night, but working during the day does give a man certain advantages. In the daylight you can really get a good view of the ground, even from all the way up here. Notice how the cars just look like ants? You'd never get that amount of detail at night. Of course, you're about to see it all even more clearly..." The Batman said all of this in an almost deadpan or casual tone, as if discussing what time was best for hanging a man off of a skyscraper was about the same as discussing what time was best to meet someone for lunch.
"Y-you won't kill me! B-batman doesn't kill people!" The man insisted, almost begging for it to be true.
"Are you really sure of that? It's a long way down. You'd have plenty of time to regret making the wrong guess before you hit the ground, and frustration isn't doing wonders for my grip." Just as he said that he loosed his hold on the leg just enough to let the other man feel it without coming close to dropping him. Years of practice meant he could catch the poor fool easily enough if he did too, but that wasn't something the other man needed to know.
"OHPLEASEGODNO! DON'T DO IT! DON'T DO IT!"
"Then talk!"
Yes, everything was perfect. Just him, a glorious afternoon-
"AAAAAAAAAH!~ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!~
-and of course the music of terrified screams from the man he was currently dangling by the ankle over a one-hundred-and-four story long drop.
"You know, I used to only do this sort of thing at night, but working during the day does give a man certain advantages. In the daylight you can really get a good view of the ground, even from all the way up here. Notice how the cars just look like ants? You'd never get that amount of detail at night. Of course, you're about to see it all even more clearly..." The Batman said all of this in an almost deadpan or casual tone, as if discussing what time was best for hanging a man off of a skyscraper was about the same as discussing what time was best to meet someone for lunch.
"Y-you won't kill me! B-batman doesn't kill people!" The man insisted, almost begging for it to be true.
"Are you really sure of that? It's a long way down. You'd have plenty of time to regret making the wrong guess before you hit the ground, and frustration isn't doing wonders for my grip." Just as he said that he loosed his hold on the leg just enough to let the other man feel it without coming close to dropping him. Years of practice meant he could catch the poor fool easily enough if he did too, but that wasn't something the other man needed to know.
"OHPLEASEGODNO! DON'T DO IT! DON'T DO IT!"
"Then talk!"
Now to try and think of what Batman will be doing. I'd welcome suggestions.
Sorry I got side-tracked and forgot I was planning on posting
ZeusTheMoose said
And yes, your Batman is accepted. Also your Bat-bio is open ended enough to allow for a character like Nightwing or Robin to be played by someone else if they wanted to which is good.
Yay! And yeah, making it open-ended enough for someone to play as a Robin/Nightwing/Batgirl member of the Bat-Family was partially my intention. In fact I got a PM for someone expressing interest for an OC Robin. Batman's been working for a while now, so there might be time enough in the backstory for Nightwing, a Robin or a few and Batgirl to all exist if people want.
Yeah, I really like the team too! Although I could be wrong but I think Batman's potentially been operating the longest out of the heroes we have set up here?
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