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 Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:52 pm
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𝐑𝐀'𝐒 𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐇𝐔𝐋
ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴇᴍᴏɴ's ʜᴇᴀᴅ
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All had been going according to the plan set in place. Ra's al Ghul found himself very pleased with the results thus far. Now, was the time to commence the second phase of his plan, which included far more than just blowing up the Dark Knight's cherished playground of horrors. Ra's detonated the rest of the explosives with no effort or remorse. Several city blocks all going up in flames in a domino esque fashion. This time he lifted his communicator up alerting Ubu, one of his most trusted men to strike now.
And following his master's orders without question, he did. Leaping from out of the shadows to land right in front of two vigilantes; Red Robin and Black Bat. Black Bat he smiled at whilst Red Robin he frowned. Their master had a liking for the boy. For what reason was none of his concern. But to know it made his jealousy grow. "I'm going to enjoy this punk." spat Ubu at the vigilante. Then charging like an enraged bull to take on the two. He crossed his arms across his chest as he ran then quickly when close enough lunged forward several throwing stars, four on each finger to be exact--all sharp enough to cut a snake's head off clean.
Ra's was pleased hearing the grunting on the other side of the communicator. Then turned his attention to Arkham's destruction in the distance. It was long past due he'd met up with the Detective. He began sprinting across rooftops again raising his communicator to contact the Heretic who should be well on his way now with the boy. "I trust you are in Gotham by now. The finale is coming and the boy needs to be present." on the other line, the Heretic listened to his master's words. Unphased by them in the slightest. He was loyal to Talia and her alone. But kept allegiance to Ra's because of her. "Landing now..as for the boy, let's just say he was a little sleepy. He'll be there." Ra's squeezed the device in his hands annoyed at how he'd given little orders toward the Heretic and he still near failed to carry them out. He didn't say anything in response and simply ended the line. Focusing back on Arkham. He stops and now brings up to his lips a second device. This one, being Damian's communicator. Over the line he begins to speak so all the Bat-Family with a device can hear him. "Good evening, Detective. It has been quite the while since we last shared an encounter. Has it not? In case you were uninformed I am in Gotham and would like to request an audience with you when you're not busy running around. But I suggest you come soon because the boy may not live much longer. Your pets are also welcome to tag along because I know they're listening. Mr. Todd, Mr. Grayson. I look forward to meeting up with you all again, shortly. Maybe Mr. Drake will join us if my assassin permits such. Until then." the Demon's head ended dropping the device down to Crime alley symbolic of Bruce's mother's pearls hitting that cold ground that chilling night.
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:53 am
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 4:38 pm
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As Tim and Cass had helped save fleeing innocents who had been effected by the bombs, it wasn't long before one of Ra's elite were after them. Ubu, a large man who's size bore him no difficulty in his shadowy profession. The Demon was really going all out, Slade had already badly injured Tim, Ubu was now just adding insult to injury. "Watch out!" Red Robin shouted to Cassandra, warning her of the thugs approach. Nonetheless, he would stand his ground, for better or for worse. Extending his bo-staff, Drake meekly deflected a few of the stars, as for the others? They had cut into his knuckles and sliced their way into his shoulders. He was tearing up, his tolerance to pain had been pushed to the brink tonight. His hands were trembling as he held his staff in preparation for the beast that was charging towards him. It was Cass who had a better chance at fighting Ubu. However, above all, Tim Drake's resolution had been all but cemented tonight. In this line of work, you have to hold little value for your own life, and hold the life of those close to you and those you've sworn to protect with the highest regard. Damian was still in danger, and Tim would only give his last breath on the matter if it was strangled from him. Screaming in pain as he leaned with his bo-staff. Ubu was bulky and agile. Red Robin would need to take one of those out of the equation. The adrenaline was fed as the pain ran through him, he swung around with the staff, and attempted to slam it with all might he had left towards the assassin's knees. If he could hinder his agility, there was a chance that Cass could at least make for an escape.
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:33 am
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✥ ✦ ▶ ＣＡＳＳＡ Ｎ Ｄ ＲＡ – ＣＡＩＮ ◀ ✦ ✥
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As much as she wanted the day to be over, the surprises just kept coming one after another. Tim's warning awakened Cassandra from her thoughts and the brief moment of hoping nothing else would happen, especially so soon. Sending a man like Ubu to deal with them in their current condition proved that Ra's had no limits when it came to obtaining what he wanted.
Tim's endurance and will were admirable as always, though it was clear he was pushing himself. It was only a matter of time or a wrong move to lose against Ubu in such state. Though seeing Red Robin trying to slow their opponent down, Black Bat joined him once more, rushing towards Ubu with the same quick movements yet somewhat forced this time, as she started to lose her patience. She was no stranger to long and complicated trials, it was part of her training in all these years. Yet her mind was clouded by many things at once: dealing with Ra's, saving Damian, fighting by Tim's side and if everyone else she knew was safe.
Attacking the large man on both sides, Cassandra increased the pressure of each kick she delivered, going straight for the opponent's shoulders and neck. Noticing the look in his eyes and his intention, Black Bat started to attack Ubu from various angles, distracting him from Red Robin as much as she could.
"Don't even think about it..." she muttered, her voice even more quiet than usual as she tried to use all the remain energy on her movements and less on talking. If it wasn't for Ubu's physique, she knew that with the added pressure she could have easily broken a few bones already. And yet, there was no trace in her gaze which showed defeat - the day was not over after all.
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Nocturnal Vigilante Captain
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:00 pm
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︾ ︾ ︾ ︾
︽ ︽ ︽ ︽
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𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐍𝐄
ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴀᴛᴍᴀɴ
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There was a moment when Batman turned around to spot the crumbled remains of Arkham that grim thoughts flooded his mind that Selina may have not made it out. He didn't have time to look back to see what she had planned, whether she took another exit or not but above all, they had a job to do and Gotham still needed saving. "She made it out." Batman started with a lingering sense of false confidence. "We need to keep moving. With Arkham gone and dozens of patients free, that means the city is overrun by now with too many lunatics to count." He turned his back on the two before booting up his communcations to give a go at contacting Tim and Stephanie. Last time he heard nothing, only now he heard the shrill voice of the Demon's Head on the other end calling out to him. "Ra's." He laid his gaze on both Nightwing and Red Hood, nudging them towards their vehicles towards the entrance of Arkham only somewhat unscathed.
"Where is Damian?" The Dark Knight practically shouting to Ra's on the other end just before Ra's finished his piece and cut the connection. His gloved fists clenched tight in an aggravating fury. He was no closer to finding his son than he was at the start of the night. This wild goose chase that his enemies put him on cost him more time than he could afford and now the deranged, sick man wanted one final dance in the burning remnants of his home. "We don't have much time. We're going to Gotham." Making his way back to the Batmobile, Batman looked up at the orange sky, filled with smoke and the remains of the building blown to smithereens. Before getting too lost in his thoughts, Batman threw one leg over into the Batmobile expecting the two to be close behind as they made their way into the city.
Upon entering Gotham's limits, Batman eased up on the gas to take in the horrific sights. Civilians struggling to protect their loves ones as fires burned all around and buildings crumbled in the wake of the explosions. Far in the distance, Batman could see the Wayne Enterprises' once big and bright blue W laying in the streets in complete shambles. "How many?" Batman said solemnly to Alfred over the comms.
"Hundreds, sir..It's too dreadful for words."
His grip tightened over the steering wheel while his face formed underneath the cowl into a glare.
The deeper they drove into Gotham, the more Batman's anger began to boil over and he was ready to snap. It had been a long night and Ra's had no intention of leaving quietly. "I'm going ahead to find Ra's. You see anyone--hear anyone who needs help, you know what to do." With the flick of a switch, the nitros within the Batmobile kicked in rocketing him forward down the twists and turns of the streets and with expert precision, he navigated them with little to no collateral damage. He was just about to keep on a straight path until out of the corner of his right side, Batman spotted two familiar figures facing off against one garbed in all too familiar clothing. Quickly drifting to his right, the Batmobile turned the corner with a screech just before stopping halfway as Batman propelled out of the vehicle. His cape flowed in the wind as he hoevered above the three landing behind them before turning on his heel, unsheathing two batarangs ready to pierce the skin of the league member.
"Ubu. Where. is. Ra's?" Batman spoke slowly, the anger seeping from his words. |
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 3:17 pm
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Nocturnal Vigilante Captain
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:46 pm
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:36 pm
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As his failing threshold had caused him to cry out, his movements had become predictable to Ra's lackey. Ubu was able to anticipate Red Robin's strike, and fiercely defend himself against it. Turning the attack back on Tim, he staggered back holding his nose. Definitely broken. His black gloves now bore a crimson tint from the blood that streamed from his nose. Considering his error, he got off lightly. Cassandra was quick to attack Ubu, and soon after, Batman himself had arrived. For a fleeting moment, fear had washed over Ubu's face, but he had quickly regained himself. Tim, however, had taken both a beating from Deathstroke and now Ubu - but Bruce's presence had rekindled a fighting spirit within him, much like Cass did in the warehouse. He shifted his eyes to Cass, as if letting her know to move to the other side and surround Ubu whilst Bruce was interrogating him. They would be ready to help should Ra's brawn fail to give over what was needed - and that was almost certainly a given.
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:26 pm
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Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:37 am
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Nocturnal Vigilante Captain
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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:49 am
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︾ ︾ ︾ ︾
︽ ︽ ︽ ︽
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𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐍𝐄
ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴀᴛᴍᴀɴ
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With all of the commotion stirring about in the dead of night, it all seemed to come to a startling halt. The explosions, the fighting, and violence all seemed to fade within thin air, leaving behind the eerie orange glow of the fires that nearly engulfed the gothic city.
For the time being, that was all behind Batman now as the Batmobile's engine roared over the silence and rocketed towards the home of his alter ego. The stately Wayne Manor appeared untouched all throughout the night and to hear that Ra's next target set for his League of Assassin's set the Dark Knight on a warpath, knocking away everything in his path as the vehicle barreled down the streets and any dark garbed figures who thought they could do the impossible.
Upon driving along the grounds of the manor, the Batmobile drifted through the entrance knocking the metal plated gates off their hinges and flying onto the ground. The car gave off an ominous screech before halting directly in front of the manor followed by Batman quickly ejecting from the front seat several feet into the air. Tucking his legs and arms together, he crashed through the second floor of his home before rolling into a hushed crouched position. Now standing upright,
his eyes scanned the home in familiarity. Every inch of the place was how he left it before heading out into the night only a few hours ago. Despite being in his own home, Bruce couldn't help but be reminded of his days training with Ra's several years ago. The darkened and damp halls of Nanda Parbat, outlining a shadowed past that the place couldn't escape. The memories left a bitter taste in his mouth, forcing him to frown even harder under the cowl. The halls remained silent until the man finally uttered, "Alfred?" And then again, only this time louder to audibly reach wherever his trusted friend might be within the manor. Despite being met with no response, Batman traversed onward, slowly and carefully. He took in every detail, anything that seemed out of the ordinary, anything that went against what he was taught. Ra's underlings couldn't stay hidden for long. That he was assured. He was alone, well aware that he was practically walking into a trap but the lives of others and his allies were more at stake than ever before. It had to end.
Tonight was the night that the Demon's Head was sent back to whatever hell he crawled out of. |
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:19 pm
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 11:00 pm
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︾ ︾ ︾ ︾
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𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐎𝐍
ɴɪɢʜᴛᴡɪɴɢ
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As Arkham laid in ruins, explosions had taken the city. Not only that, inmates had flooded into it. Ra’s had done so much in such little time, time was still ticking. Damian was still in the League’s grasp. With Bruce’s motion, d**k made his way back on his cycle. Revving on the engine, he proceeded to follow behind Batman. As they raced through the city, destruction was the only thing that had welcomed them. He couldn’t believe a single man would do such a thing. "I'm going ahead to find Ra's. You see anyone--hear anyone who needs help, you know what to do." Giving Red Hood and Nightwing another order. He jerked his bike, hopefully whatever little the two vigilantes could do would help the city.
Civilians were evacuated out of the city, with the help of the GCPD. Nightwing continued to move throughout the city to search for anyone that had been trapped, or injured. It would do them good if they had split up to cover more ground. Sirens echoed through the city. It was hell in Gotham. Before he could continue, he heard Batman’s conversation with Ubu through the comlink. Revealing on where his boss had been, and most likely where Damian was being kept. But another thought came to mind. Had they done anything to Alfred? Once again beating on his cycle, racing his way to Wayne manor.
Once he had finally arrived to his destination, he examined the gates knocked down. Bruce had already made his way through, by the looks of it. Hopefully Nightwing wasn’t too late for whatever the hell Ra’s had in store for them. Approaching the scene, making his way through the halls to finally meet up with Batman and his unwelcome guests. Tossing a few shurikens at the assassins from above, hopefully throwing them off balance from their current target. As the one assassin charged towards the caped crusader, Nightwing flipped over Batman to intervene the attack. Quickly using his escrima sticks in a defensive manner. As the goon was stopped, he smashed his fists into the sides of his head. Knocking him back a little. Nightwing went back to back with Batman, to continue to hold off the group. Monitoring the assassins next move. ”Don’t these guys know it’s rude to not knock first?” He just couldn’t help himself, even when they were outnumbered. |
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:01 pm
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︾ ︾ ︾ ︾
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𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐍𝐄
ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴀᴛᴍᴀɴ
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The quiet ambiance of Wayne Manor was soon replaced by the clamoring footsteps and hushed leaps that came from the assassin's who attacked in great numbers. The silver sheen of that metal that gleamed from their swords danced madly in the darkened hallways of Bruce Wayne's home. Meeting them halfway, Batman immediately went to work, leaping into the fray as he recounted his training from many, many years ago. He was surrounded on all sides but did his best to up his defenses. Blocking from all sides while simultaneously using his cape to parry and knock away their weapons. Despite the space already appearing someone tight, more and more assassins crowded into the small space, overwhelming the Dark Knight in the matter of seconds. In one solid move, Batman took his leg up to deliver a devastating kick to one of the assassin's, knocking them back into several others. Turning down into a low crouch, he reached into the contents of his utility belt before tossing it towards the wall behind him. With the explosion came a thudding boom that caused the second level of the manor to shake slightly. The vigilante wasted no time before diving through the hole to then land gracefully on the foyer of the manor, watching the assassin's soon follow as they came to their senses. His next move started by gripping his grappling hook to then aim it towards an incoming assassin, the claws at the end of the hook digging deep into the fabrics of their clothes. With a strong pull and tug of the line, he swung the assassin overhead before bringing him down on the ground with a sickening crunch as they made impact. Unfortunately that didn't stop the rest from pouncing on him just as they did before. He was ready to fight for as long as he could but luckily he didn't need to do it alone. Nightwing's arrival was made apparent wit the crashing of glass and a witty greeting. Normally in a situation so dire, he would prefer that he refrain from trying to make things light when that just wasn't the reality of the situation in there in. Although in the moment, Bruce was just silently relieved to have him by his side once more as the odds were seemingly stacked against them both. Hunkering down into a stance that showed he was ready for the next wave, he turned his neck slightly to glance back at d**k before focusing once more on the enemy ahead. "Your move." He told the lot of them, expecting them all to rush in at any moment.  |
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Nocturnal Vigilante Captain
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 6:19 pm
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