Nightwing:Year One
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Thats pretty funny, I am currently filming my principle photography for my Nightwing: Year One film. I hope to have it out by the end of this month as well. I can't wait to see how they match up to eachter (I didn't follow the Nightwing: Year One comic series). I've been planning this puppy for a year, so glad its finally becoming a reality!
~Chase
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Enite said:
Things are going pretty good except I'm having trouble writing the final battle between N.W & Batman vs Stallion, Lady Vick, & Block Buster. I've been planning this for two years but I kept putting it off.
But my freakin lap top is messing up and I can't save my script on a flooppy desk so I might not be able to post the script in August.
I can't wait to see your movie!
Oh, its just a script? Are you planning on making it a film?
Yeah I am trying to keep my film pretty low profile so it comes out sorta as a surprise. I'm not even releasing a trailer till like a week before I release the film, lol.
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Yeah I am trying to keep my film pretty low profile so it comes out sorta as a surprise. I'm not even releasing a trailer till like a week before I release the film, lol.
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*I've been planning on writing this movie for about two years and *I've finally wrote it. this is my first time finishing a scripts. Hopefully you'll like it.
NIGHTWING :YEAR ONE
ENTER
FLASHBACK
INT.GORDON HOUSEHOLD-LIVING ROOM-NIGHT
We see Barbara Gordon who’s in her early twenties sitting on a sofa, eating popcorn and watching television. The doorbell rings. Barbara gets up from the sofa and walks over to the door to see who’s there.
BARBARA
(yelling)
Who is it?
No one answers. Barbara grabs the bowl of popcorn. As she is about put a couple of popcorn kernels in her mouth, the doorbell rings again.
BARBARA
This is getting to be ridiculous.
Barbara gets up from her sofa to see who’s at the door.
BARBARA
(frustrated)
Who is it?
No one answers.
BARBARA
It has to be those stupid kids from the down the street.
A frustrated Barbara Gordon is walks back over to her sofa. As she’s about to sit back down, the doorbell rings for the third time. Barbara walks back to the front door. She opens the door out of anger.
BARBARA
(angry)
Listen you little punks….
A white-gloved hand backhands her in the face.
BEAT
A mysterious figure appears from out of the shadows and enters inside Barbara’s house. We see that the mysterious figure is wearing a long purple dress coat, purple pants and a round hat. Barbara looks up at the mysterious figure and look of horror appears on her face.
BEAT
CLOSE ON-MYSTERIOUS FIGUIRE
We see that the mysterious figure is no other than “The Clown Prince of Darkness himself, The Joker who has a white chalky face, red ruby lips, and a ghoulie smile.
JOKER
Too bad for you Daddy isn’t home, I was planning on killing him instead, but you’ll do.
While on her knees, Barbara races for the telephone. A huge grin appears on the Joker’s face. He laughs hysterically and pulls out a gun from out of his coat.
BEAT
He fires his gun at Barbara and the screen fades to black.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
The Joker smiles while reminiscing about shooting Barbara Gordon in the back. He hears a motorcycle behind and looks back to see who’s behind him. We see that’s its Robin (wearing the Time Drake version of the costume) riding on his red bird motorcycle.
CLOSE ON-ROBIN
As his cape flows in the wind. We see that his eyes are filled with determination.
ENTER
FLASHBACK
INT.HOSPITAL ROOM
Dick Grayson enters the room with flowers in his hand.He walks over to Barbara Gordon who’s lying stomach first in a hospital bed.
DICK
I brought you some flowers.
Barbara tuns her attention to Dick. Tears begin to roll down her cheeks.
BARBARA
(crying)
The doctor said…that I will never be able to walk again.
DICK
I’m so sorry Barbara.
BARBARA
(crying)
Why are you apologizing to me? You’re not the monster who did this to me.
DICK
But I feel so helpless.
Barbara grabs Dick’s hand.
BARBARA
(crying)
You can’t let him get away with this. You have to stop him before he ruins somebody else’s life.
DICK
I promise you, I will do everything in my power to put an end to The Joker once and for all.
EXT.BRIDGE-NIGHT
CLOSE ON-ROBIN
As he continues to chase after The Joker on his motorcycle.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
The Joker is beside himself as he sees that Robin is still right behind him.
JOKER
(yelling)
Can you drive any faster than this, Harley?!
HARLEY
I’m driving as fast as I can,Mr.J!
JOKER
(yelling)
Try to drive faster!
EXT.BRIDGE-NIGHT
We see Joker’s car flying through traffic.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
JOKER
Now that’s more like it!
EXT.BRIDGE-NIGHT
Robin speeds it up on his motorcycle.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
We hear a motorcycle in the b.g.
JOKER
(looking out of backwindow)
What?! How in the hell did he catch up with us?!
HARLEY
I can’t go any faster!
JOKER
(angry)
Do I have to do everything myself?!
The Joker rolls down the car windows.
EXT.BRIDGE-NIGHT
We see Joker sticking his head out of his car window. He aims a shotgun at in the direction of Robin and fires his weapon.
Robin gets out of the way.
The Joker ***** his shotgun and fires it in the direction of Robin. Robin barely gets out of the way.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
The Joker pulls his head from out of the window.
JOKER
Are these the only weapons we have in this damn car?!
EXT.BRIDGE-NIGHT
The Joker once again sticks his head out of his car window. He grabs a couple of mini bombs from out of his dress coat.
JOKER
Let’s see if you dodge this, Boy Wonder!
Joker tosses a couple of mini bombs in the direction of Robin. Robin does a sharp turn and gets out of the way of the bomb, but a car behind him dosen’t get so lucky and explodes.
JOKER
(tossing bombs)
Why can’t you just die?!
Robin gets out of the way from another bomb thrown in his direction, but once again car close to him gets caught in the crossfire and explodes.
JOKER
Why can’t you realize that if you would just die, I wouldn’t have to kill so many innocent people?
The Joker purposely tosses a bomb at an innocent civilian’s car that’s beside Robin. The car explodes causing Robin to swerve on the other side of the bridge and almost crash.
JOKER
I’m such a liar!
The Joker laughs hysterically. He looks in the rear view mirror of his car and sees part of the bridge engulfed in fire and smoke
HARLEY
(driving)
You did it, Mr.J!
JOKER
Don’t get excited just yet my dear, the boy isn’t dead just yet.
Harley has a puzzled look on her face.
JOKER
But don’t worry, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve.
EXT.GOTHAM-NIGHT
We see a helicopter flying in the sky.
INT.HELICOPTER
We see two pilots inside of the helicopter. The piot sitting on the right looks out of the window of the helicopter and sees that the destruction caused by The Joker.
PILOT#1
(shocked)
My goodness
INT.OLD DARK CHURCH-NIGHT
The Joker kicks open the door of the church. Harley enters the church right behind The Joker. The Joker notices a stairs.
JOKER
Don’t let Robin up the stairs.
HARLEY
But what about me?
JOKER
Just do as I say!
The Joker runs up the stairs.
EXT.CHURCH-NIGHT
Robin sees The Joker’s car parked in front of the church. He hops off his motorcycle. He runs inside the building.
INT.CHURCH-NIGHT
He looks all around him and doesn’t see anybody in his sight. He notices a stairs. As he runs up the steps, Harley jumps out in front of him.
HARLEY
Where do you think you’re going,” Bird Boy”?
Harley kicks Robin in the face sending him crashing to the ground, Robin immediately recovers from Harley’s attack. Harley races toward him and throws a punch at Robin’s face but he ducks out of the way. Harley then tries to nail Robin with a roundhouse kick to his face but Robin ducks causing her to kick part of the steps.
ROBIN
(talking to himself)
You’ve got to be kidding me.
Harley tries to nail Robin with a jump spinning back kick, but Robin once again dodges her attack.
INT.CHURCH-STEPS-NIGHT
The Joker is running up the steps.
HARLEY(O.S)
High ya!
JOKER
(running)
That a girl,Harley!
INT.CHURCH-NIGHT
Harley throws a wild punch at Robin, he ducks and counters with a devastating knee to her solarflex. Harley falls face to the floor. She clutches her stomach while in agonizing pain.
ROBIN
You’ll live.
EXT.CHURCH-TOP-NIGHT
We see The Joker bursting through the door.
INT.CHURCH-STAIRS-NIGHT
Robin is running up the stairs, trying to find The Joker.
EXT.CHURCH-TOP-NIGHT
Robin finally catches up with The Joker. He notices The Joker standing near the edge of church.
ROBIN
(walking)
It’s over, Joker! So there’s know use for you to continuing to hide from me.
THE JOKER
When did you become like the Bats. I always thought you were more fun and more hip than your partner.
Robin begins walking toward The Joker.
JOKER
If you continue you come any close, it looks like I’m going to have to jump.
ROBIN
Who are you kidding? We both know that you're not going to jump.
JOKER
Oh,really? Imagine if I were to jump, the tabloids would be going crazy. I can see it now,”Robin”, the so called crime fighter is really a cold hearted murderer!
The Joker bursts out into laughter.
ROBIN
If I were to take your life, I would be the toast of the town.
JOKER
But what would Batman, think about his sidekick committing an act that goes against everything he believes?
Robin whose looking pissed is speechless.
JOKER
What's the matter, cat got your tongue?
BEAT
ROBIN
Answer me this question. Why attack Barbara Gordon, what did she do to deserve it?
JOKER
Don’t be so naïve…,Mr.Grayson.
BEAT
Robin has a stunned look on his face.
JOKER
Shocked are we? Well don’t get so hard on yourself,you and your good buddy Bruce hid your true identities for quite along time. You two should give yourselves a pat on the back for such an accomplishment. But like the saying goes, All things must come to an end.
NIGHTWING :YEAR ONE
ENTER
FLASHBACK
INT.GORDON HOUSEHOLD-LIVING ROOM-NIGHT
We see Barbara Gordon who’s in her early twenties sitting on a sofa, eating popcorn and watching television. The doorbell rings. Barbara gets up from the sofa and walks over to the door to see who’s there.
BARBARA
(yelling)
Who is it?
No one answers. Barbara grabs the bowl of popcorn. As she is about put a couple of popcorn kernels in her mouth, the doorbell rings again.
BARBARA
This is getting to be ridiculous.
Barbara gets up from her sofa to see who’s at the door.
BARBARA
(frustrated)
Who is it?
No one answers.
BARBARA
It has to be those stupid kids from the down the street.
A frustrated Barbara Gordon is walks back over to her sofa. As she’s about to sit back down, the doorbell rings for the third time. Barbara walks back to the front door. She opens the door out of anger.
BARBARA
(angry)
Listen you little punks….
A white-gloved hand backhands her in the face.
BEAT
A mysterious figure appears from out of the shadows and enters inside Barbara’s house. We see that the mysterious figure is wearing a long purple dress coat, purple pants and a round hat. Barbara looks up at the mysterious figure and look of horror appears on her face.
BEAT
CLOSE ON-MYSTERIOUS FIGUIRE
We see that the mysterious figure is no other than “The Clown Prince of Darkness himself, The Joker who has a white chalky face, red ruby lips, and a ghoulie smile.
JOKER
Too bad for you Daddy isn’t home, I was planning on killing him instead, but you’ll do.
While on her knees, Barbara races for the telephone. A huge grin appears on the Joker’s face. He laughs hysterically and pulls out a gun from out of his coat.
BEAT
He fires his gun at Barbara and the screen fades to black.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
The Joker smiles while reminiscing about shooting Barbara Gordon in the back. He hears a motorcycle behind and looks back to see who’s behind him. We see that’s its Robin (wearing the Time Drake version of the costume) riding on his red bird motorcycle.
CLOSE ON-ROBIN
As his cape flows in the wind. We see that his eyes are filled with determination.
ENTER
FLASHBACK
INT.HOSPITAL ROOM
Dick Grayson enters the room with flowers in his hand.He walks over to Barbara Gordon who’s lying stomach first in a hospital bed.
DICK
I brought you some flowers.
Barbara tuns her attention to Dick. Tears begin to roll down her cheeks.
BARBARA
(crying)
The doctor said…that I will never be able to walk again.
DICK
I’m so sorry Barbara.
BARBARA
(crying)
Why are you apologizing to me? You’re not the monster who did this to me.
DICK
But I feel so helpless.
Barbara grabs Dick’s hand.
BARBARA
(crying)
You can’t let him get away with this. You have to stop him before he ruins somebody else’s life.
DICK
I promise you, I will do everything in my power to put an end to The Joker once and for all.
EXT.BRIDGE-NIGHT
CLOSE ON-ROBIN
As he continues to chase after The Joker on his motorcycle.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
The Joker is beside himself as he sees that Robin is still right behind him.
JOKER
(yelling)
Can you drive any faster than this, Harley?!
HARLEY
I’m driving as fast as I can,Mr.J!
JOKER
(yelling)
Try to drive faster!
EXT.BRIDGE-NIGHT
We see Joker’s car flying through traffic.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
JOKER
Now that’s more like it!
EXT.BRIDGE-NIGHT
Robin speeds it up on his motorcycle.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
We hear a motorcycle in the b.g.
JOKER
(looking out of backwindow)
What?! How in the hell did he catch up with us?!
HARLEY
I can’t go any faster!
JOKER
(angry)
Do I have to do everything myself?!
The Joker rolls down the car windows.
EXT.BRIDGE-NIGHT
We see Joker sticking his head out of his car window. He aims a shotgun at in the direction of Robin and fires his weapon.
Robin gets out of the way.
The Joker ***** his shotgun and fires it in the direction of Robin. Robin barely gets out of the way.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
The Joker pulls his head from out of the window.
JOKER
Are these the only weapons we have in this damn car?!
EXT.BRIDGE-NIGHT
The Joker once again sticks his head out of his car window. He grabs a couple of mini bombs from out of his dress coat.
JOKER
Let’s see if you dodge this, Boy Wonder!
Joker tosses a couple of mini bombs in the direction of Robin. Robin does a sharp turn and gets out of the way of the bomb, but a car behind him dosen’t get so lucky and explodes.
JOKER
(tossing bombs)
Why can’t you just die?!
Robin gets out of the way from another bomb thrown in his direction, but once again car close to him gets caught in the crossfire and explodes.
JOKER
Why can’t you realize that if you would just die, I wouldn’t have to kill so many innocent people?
The Joker purposely tosses a bomb at an innocent civilian’s car that’s beside Robin. The car explodes causing Robin to swerve on the other side of the bridge and almost crash.
JOKER
I’m such a liar!
The Joker laughs hysterically. He looks in the rear view mirror of his car and sees part of the bridge engulfed in fire and smoke
HARLEY
(driving)
You did it, Mr.J!
JOKER
Don’t get excited just yet my dear, the boy isn’t dead just yet.
Harley has a puzzled look on her face.
JOKER
But don’t worry, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve.
EXT.GOTHAM-NIGHT
We see a helicopter flying in the sky.
INT.HELICOPTER
We see two pilots inside of the helicopter. The piot sitting on the right looks out of the window of the helicopter and sees that the destruction caused by The Joker.
PILOT#1
(shocked)
My goodness
INT.OLD DARK CHURCH-NIGHT
The Joker kicks open the door of the church. Harley enters the church right behind The Joker. The Joker notices a stairs.
JOKER
Don’t let Robin up the stairs.
HARLEY
But what about me?
JOKER
Just do as I say!
The Joker runs up the stairs.
EXT.CHURCH-NIGHT
Robin sees The Joker’s car parked in front of the church. He hops off his motorcycle. He runs inside the building.
INT.CHURCH-NIGHT
He looks all around him and doesn’t see anybody in his sight. He notices a stairs. As he runs up the steps, Harley jumps out in front of him.
HARLEY
Where do you think you’re going,” Bird Boy”?
Harley kicks Robin in the face sending him crashing to the ground, Robin immediately recovers from Harley’s attack. Harley races toward him and throws a punch at Robin’s face but he ducks out of the way. Harley then tries to nail Robin with a roundhouse kick to his face but Robin ducks causing her to kick part of the steps.
ROBIN
(talking to himself)
You’ve got to be kidding me.
Harley tries to nail Robin with a jump spinning back kick, but Robin once again dodges her attack.
INT.CHURCH-STEPS-NIGHT
The Joker is running up the steps.
HARLEY(O.S)
High ya!
JOKER
(running)
That a girl,Harley!
INT.CHURCH-NIGHT
Harley throws a wild punch at Robin, he ducks and counters with a devastating knee to her solarflex. Harley falls face to the floor. She clutches her stomach while in agonizing pain.
ROBIN
You’ll live.
EXT.CHURCH-TOP-NIGHT
We see The Joker bursting through the door.
INT.CHURCH-STAIRS-NIGHT
Robin is running up the stairs, trying to find The Joker.
EXT.CHURCH-TOP-NIGHT
Robin finally catches up with The Joker. He notices The Joker standing near the edge of church.
ROBIN
(walking)
It’s over, Joker! So there’s know use for you to continuing to hide from me.
THE JOKER
When did you become like the Bats. I always thought you were more fun and more hip than your partner.
Robin begins walking toward The Joker.
JOKER
If you continue you come any close, it looks like I’m going to have to jump.
ROBIN
Who are you kidding? We both know that you're not going to jump.
JOKER
Oh,really? Imagine if I were to jump, the tabloids would be going crazy. I can see it now,”Robin”, the so called crime fighter is really a cold hearted murderer!
The Joker bursts out into laughter.
ROBIN
If I were to take your life, I would be the toast of the town.
JOKER
But what would Batman, think about his sidekick committing an act that goes against everything he believes?
Robin whose looking pissed is speechless.
JOKER
What's the matter, cat got your tongue?
BEAT
ROBIN
Answer me this question. Why attack Barbara Gordon, what did she do to deserve it?
JOKER
Don’t be so naïve…,Mr.Grayson.
BEAT
Robin has a stunned look on his face.
JOKER
Shocked are we? Well don’t get so hard on yourself,you and your good buddy Bruce hid your true identities for quite along time. You two should give yourselves a pat on the back for such an accomplishment. But like the saying goes, All things must come to an end.
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ROBIN
So why go after Barbara if you know our true identities? Why didn’t you go after Batman and myself?
JOKER
It’s quite simple, I had the opportunity to hurt someone who’s valuable to the Commissioner. That was a once and a lifetime opportunity that I couldn’t possibly pass up. Besides you shouldn’t be broken up about your little girlfriend, she’s still alive and breathing. Your lucky I didn’t kill the broad.
Robin clinches his fist in anger.
ROBIN
Because of you, she will never be able to walk again.
JOKER
Well look on the bright side, when you come home from a hard night from work, she’ll be home waiting to give you the “late night” special.
The Joker bursts in laughter.
ROBIN
(angry)
You disgust..me.
Robin races toward The Joker, but is stopped in his tracks as The Joker pulls out a gun and points it at his head.
JOKER
Honestly, you can’t be that stupid.
Robin quickly pulls out his staff from behind his cape and knocks out of the Joker’s hand. He then grabs the Joker by the shirt and tosses him to the ground. The Joker gets back on his feet. Robin begins walking toward him. The Joker immediately begins to step back and walk away from Robin.
JOKER
(walking backwards)
I hope you didn’t take all the stuff I said earlier seriously.
Robin continues to walk toward to him.
JOKER
(walking backwards)
You know how out of control I get sometimes. I was just kidding. How about a good old fashioned truce?
Robin grabs The Joker by his shirt.
JOKER
Come on, I was just jok…
Robin punches The Joker in his stomach and then nails him with a nasty uppercut sending him flat on his back. He grabs his staff from off the ground and holds it near The Joker’s throat.
ROBIN
Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t kill you.
The Joker coughs up blood and spits it out.
JOKER
You and I both know that you’re not a murderer. It’s not in your nature.
ROBIN
Well we’ll see about that.
Robin raises his staff in the air. The Joker is sweating
JOKER
The guilt would be unbearable! Your conscious would never allow you to forgive yourself for taking a life.
Robin isn’t buying anything The Joker is saying and he realizes it.
JOKER
If you kill me, you would be no different than me. I know for a fact that you don’t want to become like me. Look at me, I’m a murderer for God’s sake!
ROBIN
Maybe your right.
The Joker smiles and looks relieved.
JOKER
I knew you would do the right thing. In fact I think Batman should give you a promotion.
ROBIN
But if I kill you, at least I know I can live with myself knowing that you would never have the opportunity to take the life of another innocent human being.
Robin raises his staff up in the air, attempting to put an end The Joker once and for all.
BATMAN(O.S)
Robin!
BEAT
Robin pauses.He turns and sees Batman.
CLOSE ON-BATMAN-HIS P.O.V
We see Batman (wearing the B.B version of the bat costume)standing near the edge of the church. Batman walks toward Robin.
BATMAN
Don’t do it.
ROBIN
You and I both know if we allow him to go back to Arkhum, he’ll find another way to escape When that happens he’s going to continue to kill! Someone needs to stop him for good!
BATMAN
I know.
ROBIN
Then why let him live? Scumbags like him don’t deserve to live. Look what he did to Barbara!
BATMAN
If you kill him, you’re…
ROBIN
No better than The Joker? Spare me the speech, I’ve heard it already.
BATMAN
I know how you feel. I’m just as angry as you are about what he did to Barbara. But if you kill him, another one just like him will come along and take his place. So then when that happens, what are you going to do? Kill again?
The Joker is trembling in fear as Robin holds his life in his hands.
BATMAN
How do you think your parents would feel about their son being a murderer?
BEAT
Robin pauses. He pulls back his staff away from The Joker’s throat. Batman puts his hand on his shoulder.
BATMAN
You made the right choice.
ROBIN
Maybe so, but if he escapes Arkhum again and continues to prey on innocent lives, I won’t hesitate to take him out.
Robin walks away from Batman. He then pauses.
ROBIN
And by the way, he knows our true identities.
Batman looks at The Joker.
JOKER
The boy’s lying! Come on Bats, If I knew your true identity, I would have told the entire the world.
BATMAN
(looking at robin)
It doesn’t matter, no one will believe him.
The Joker sneaks his gun into his dress coat. Batman pulls The Joker up by his shirt. He takes out a pair of cuffs from his utility belt. He tries to put on The Joker, but The Joker pistol whips Batman in the face sending him to his kneed.
JOKER
Hey, Robin!
Robin turns around and sees The Joker pointing his gun at him.
BEAT
JOKER
You should have killed me when you had the chance!
The Joker fires his gun at Robin. He tries to dodge the bullet but still manages to get hit in the right shoulder. He then stumbles off the edge of the church.
The Joker laughs hysterically.
We see Robin in slow motion falling from the top of the church. As he’s about to hit the ground the screen fades to black.
FADE TO
INT.WAYNE MANOR-ROOM-MORNING
CLOSE ON-DICK
As he opens his eyes and awakes from his dream.
INT.WAYNE MANOR-LIVING ROOM
Dick walks into the living room and sees his butler/mentor, "Alfred Pennyworth", cleaning the furniture.
DICK
Good morning Alfred.
Alfred stops what he's doing.
ALFRED
Master Dick,what are you doing up so early?
DICK
I went to bed a little early last night.Have you seen Tim around here?I've been looking everywhere throughout this house and I can't seem to find him.
ALFRED
I’m afraid I haven’t Sir. You should ask Master Bruce,I’m pretty sure he has a good idea of Master Tim’s whereabouts.
DICK
Thanks Alfred.
ALFRED
You’re welcome, Master Dick.
INT.WAYNE MANOR-TRAINING ROOM-MORNING
CLOSE ON –BRUCE WAYNE
As he’s sitting on the floor surrounded by candles wearing a white karate gee (uniform) and a black belt around his waist. We see Dick leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. He pulls out a coin from out of his pants pockets and tosses it at Bruce. As the coin is about to hit Bruce’s face, he catches it just in time. Bruce opens his eyes and sees Dick leaning against the wall.
BRUCE
What do you want?
DICK
I thought you would be happy to see me.
BRUCE
What makes you say that?
DICK
Wow, you sure know how to boost someone’s self esteem.
Bruce glances at Dick.
Bruce
(sarcastic)
Oh I’m sorry, did I hurt your feelings?
Bruce half smiles. He gets up from the floor.
BRUCE
Seriously, why are you in here and what do you want?
DICK
I wanted to ask Tim if he wanted to paint ball but I couldn’t find him. I figured you would know where’s he’s at.
BRUCE
He spent the night over at a friend’s house.
Dick can’t believe what he just heard.
DICK
You never let me go to sleep-overs.
BRUCE
That was different
Bruce walks out of the training room. Dick shakes his head in disbelief.
DICK
That is so unfair.
So why go after Barbara if you know our true identities? Why didn’t you go after Batman and myself?
JOKER
It’s quite simple, I had the opportunity to hurt someone who’s valuable to the Commissioner. That was a once and a lifetime opportunity that I couldn’t possibly pass up. Besides you shouldn’t be broken up about your little girlfriend, she’s still alive and breathing. Your lucky I didn’t kill the broad.
Robin clinches his fist in anger.
ROBIN
Because of you, she will never be able to walk again.
JOKER
Well look on the bright side, when you come home from a hard night from work, she’ll be home waiting to give you the “late night” special.
The Joker bursts in laughter.
ROBIN
(angry)
You disgust..me.
Robin races toward The Joker, but is stopped in his tracks as The Joker pulls out a gun and points it at his head.
JOKER
Honestly, you can’t be that stupid.
Robin quickly pulls out his staff from behind his cape and knocks out of the Joker’s hand. He then grabs the Joker by the shirt and tosses him to the ground. The Joker gets back on his feet. Robin begins walking toward him. The Joker immediately begins to step back and walk away from Robin.
JOKER
(walking backwards)
I hope you didn’t take all the stuff I said earlier seriously.
Robin continues to walk toward to him.
JOKER
(walking backwards)
You know how out of control I get sometimes. I was just kidding. How about a good old fashioned truce?
Robin grabs The Joker by his shirt.
JOKER
Come on, I was just jok…
Robin punches The Joker in his stomach and then nails him with a nasty uppercut sending him flat on his back. He grabs his staff from off the ground and holds it near The Joker’s throat.
ROBIN
Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t kill you.
The Joker coughs up blood and spits it out.
JOKER
You and I both know that you’re not a murderer. It’s not in your nature.
ROBIN
Well we’ll see about that.
Robin raises his staff in the air. The Joker is sweating
JOKER
The guilt would be unbearable! Your conscious would never allow you to forgive yourself for taking a life.
Robin isn’t buying anything The Joker is saying and he realizes it.
JOKER
If you kill me, you would be no different than me. I know for a fact that you don’t want to become like me. Look at me, I’m a murderer for God’s sake!
ROBIN
Maybe your right.
The Joker smiles and looks relieved.
JOKER
I knew you would do the right thing. In fact I think Batman should give you a promotion.
ROBIN
But if I kill you, at least I know I can live with myself knowing that you would never have the opportunity to take the life of another innocent human being.
Robin raises his staff up in the air, attempting to put an end The Joker once and for all.
BATMAN(O.S)
Robin!
BEAT
Robin pauses.He turns and sees Batman.
CLOSE ON-BATMAN-HIS P.O.V
We see Batman (wearing the B.B version of the bat costume)standing near the edge of the church. Batman walks toward Robin.
BATMAN
Don’t do it.
ROBIN
You and I both know if we allow him to go back to Arkhum, he’ll find another way to escape When that happens he’s going to continue to kill! Someone needs to stop him for good!
BATMAN
I know.
ROBIN
Then why let him live? Scumbags like him don’t deserve to live. Look what he did to Barbara!
BATMAN
If you kill him, you’re…
ROBIN
No better than The Joker? Spare me the speech, I’ve heard it already.
BATMAN
I know how you feel. I’m just as angry as you are about what he did to Barbara. But if you kill him, another one just like him will come along and take his place. So then when that happens, what are you going to do? Kill again?
The Joker is trembling in fear as Robin holds his life in his hands.
BATMAN
How do you think your parents would feel about their son being a murderer?
BEAT
Robin pauses. He pulls back his staff away from The Joker’s throat. Batman puts his hand on his shoulder.
BATMAN
You made the right choice.
ROBIN
Maybe so, but if he escapes Arkhum again and continues to prey on innocent lives, I won’t hesitate to take him out.
Robin walks away from Batman. He then pauses.
ROBIN
And by the way, he knows our true identities.
Batman looks at The Joker.
JOKER
The boy’s lying! Come on Bats, If I knew your true identity, I would have told the entire the world.
BATMAN
(looking at robin)
It doesn’t matter, no one will believe him.
The Joker sneaks his gun into his dress coat. Batman pulls The Joker up by his shirt. He takes out a pair of cuffs from his utility belt. He tries to put on The Joker, but The Joker pistol whips Batman in the face sending him to his kneed.
JOKER
Hey, Robin!
Robin turns around and sees The Joker pointing his gun at him.
BEAT
JOKER
You should have killed me when you had the chance!
The Joker fires his gun at Robin. He tries to dodge the bullet but still manages to get hit in the right shoulder. He then stumbles off the edge of the church.
The Joker laughs hysterically.
We see Robin in slow motion falling from the top of the church. As he’s about to hit the ground the screen fades to black.
FADE TO
INT.WAYNE MANOR-ROOM-MORNING
CLOSE ON-DICK
As he opens his eyes and awakes from his dream.
INT.WAYNE MANOR-LIVING ROOM
Dick walks into the living room and sees his butler/mentor, "Alfred Pennyworth", cleaning the furniture.
DICK
Good morning Alfred.
Alfred stops what he's doing.
ALFRED
Master Dick,what are you doing up so early?
DICK
I went to bed a little early last night.Have you seen Tim around here?I've been looking everywhere throughout this house and I can't seem to find him.
ALFRED
I’m afraid I haven’t Sir. You should ask Master Bruce,I’m pretty sure he has a good idea of Master Tim’s whereabouts.
DICK
Thanks Alfred.
ALFRED
You’re welcome, Master Dick.
INT.WAYNE MANOR-TRAINING ROOM-MORNING
CLOSE ON –BRUCE WAYNE
As he’s sitting on the floor surrounded by candles wearing a white karate gee (uniform) and a black belt around his waist. We see Dick leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. He pulls out a coin from out of his pants pockets and tosses it at Bruce. As the coin is about to hit Bruce’s face, he catches it just in time. Bruce opens his eyes and sees Dick leaning against the wall.
BRUCE
What do you want?
DICK
I thought you would be happy to see me.
BRUCE
What makes you say that?
DICK
Wow, you sure know how to boost someone’s self esteem.
Bruce glances at Dick.
Bruce
(sarcastic)
Oh I’m sorry, did I hurt your feelings?
Bruce half smiles. He gets up from the floor.
BRUCE
Seriously, why are you in here and what do you want?
DICK
I wanted to ask Tim if he wanted to paint ball but I couldn’t find him. I figured you would know where’s he’s at.
BRUCE
He spent the night over at a friend’s house.
Dick can’t believe what he just heard.
DICK
You never let me go to sleep-overs.
BRUCE
That was different
Bruce walks out of the training room. Dick shakes his head in disbelief.
DICK
That is so unfair.
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DISSOLVE TO:
EXT.SHORELINE-NIGHT
We see a young lady jogging along the side of the road. Something catches her attention and she decides to stop jogging. She gets closer and closer to whatever has caused her to stop exercising. All of a sudden her face is filled with fear causing her to scream at the top of her lungs.
CLOSE ON-DEAD BODIES
We see a pile of dead bodies lying on Gotham’s shoreline.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT.SHORELINE-NIGHT
The entire area has been cordoned off by police in order to keep curiosity seekers away. We see crime scene photographer taking pictures of the dead bodies and crime scene artist sketching the crime scene. Commissioner Gordon finally arrives on the scene and walks up to overweight middle aged gentleman wearing a round hat and trench coat, who’s standing beside the dead bodies. The dead bodies don’t smell quite like roses causing the Commissioner to cover his nose with his left hand.
GORDON
Any witnesses, Det.Bullock?
BULLOCK
Only one witness. She wasn’t any help, she kept having emotional breakdowns. She was starting to get on my last nerves so I let Wendy deal with her.
Gordon glances at Bullock emotionless. He turns his attention to the witness.
ANLE ON-WITNESS
A middle aged female officer named Wendy is comforting the witness.
WITNESS
Their faces……
The witness bursts out into tears. Wendy immediately hugs her.
WENDY
It’s okay sweetie. Go ahead and get all of it out of you. You’ll feel a lot better when you do.
GORDON
What’s the motive?
BULLOCK
So far we don’t have a motive, clues, evidence, or a suspect.
Gordon takes a closer look at the dead bodies.
GORDON
It seems like most of their necks are broken.
BULLOCK
It seems that way. But whoever these guys pissed of must of been trained by Bruce Lee.
Gordon notices something hanging out of the pockets of one of the dead bodies.
GORDON
Do you see something hanging out of one guy’s pockets?
It takes Bullock a couple of seconds to see what Gordon is taking about.
BULLOCK
Looks like a wallet.
GORDON
Do you mind getting it for me, I don’t have on any gloves.
Bullock takes the wallet out of the dead guy’s pants pocket. He hands it to the Commissioner who opens the wallet and takes out his I.D.
CLOSE ON-I.D-GORDON’S P.O.V
The I.D reads, Tony Ragazzo, age:32, date of birth:7/28/74,location:Bludhaven.
Gordon scoffs.
GORDON
Bludhaven? Why am I surprised? That city is just as screwed up as Gotham.
FADE TO:
INT.BATCAVE-NIGHT
CLOSE ON-BATCOMPUTER SCREEN
We see a female news reporter standing near Gotham’s shoreline
NEWS REPORTER
This is news reporter Sandy Mitchell reporting live from the shorelines of Gotham where twenty-one dead bodies have found to be washed up. One of the disturbing things about this crime scene, is that all twenty-one of the dead bodies necks were broken and their heads were turned all the way around. I have standing beside me, Commissioner Gordon, to give us more details on the crime scene.
ANGLE ON-COMMISSIONER GORDON
As he looks as if he wishes he was somewhere else.
SANDY MITCHELL
Commissioner Gordon, what information can you tell the people of Gotham who are watching, about this hideous and very disturbing crime scene?
COMMISSIONER GORDON
So far Sandy, we have no suspects, or any motives. But we do know that one of the men who was brutally murdered was thirty two-year old, Tony Ragazzo of Bludhaven.
SANDY
Thank you Commissioner Gordon for your cooperation and being willing to share your knowledge with the people of Gotham.
CLOSE ON-SANDY
SANDY
I’m Sandy Mitchell from Channel 3 News. Now back to you Allen.
The computer screen fades to black.
We see Bruce sitting in a chair in front of his giant sized computer while Dick is standing next to him.
BRUCE
(rubbing his chin)
Tony Ragazzo
Bruce types in the name Tony Ragazzo in his computer.
CLOSE ON-BATCOMPUTER SCREEN
We see a photo of Ragazzo and long list of information appears on the screen. Bruce searches into his history.
BRUCE
(rubbing his chin)
hmmm.
DICK
What did you find?
BRUCE
It says here that Ragazzo had ties with Bludhaven’s notorious crime and druglord, Angel Marin.
DICK
So basically he just pissed off the wrong people and eventually paid for it.
BRUCE
If Tony Ragazzo had ties with Angel Marin, it’s very likely that the other twenty one deceased individuals also had ties with Marin. Why would a group of his thugs be murdered in such a brutal fashion?
DICK
Maybe Marin and his henchmen are in some type of gang war and one of their rivals are trying to send a message.
BRUCE
But what kind of message?
DICK
I don’t know, I thought you were the expert.
Bruce searches for Angel Marin on his batcomputer.
CLOSE ON-BATCOMPUTER SCREEN-BRUCE’S P.O.V
A picture of Angel Marin appears on the giant sized computer screen. Under Marin’s picture there’s a search box, Bruce types in location. A long list of information appears on the screen.
BRUCE
He lives at 7227 Hunter Dr.
DICK
So what are we going to do? Arrive at his doorsteps, ring his doorbell and ask him to give us information for we can solve this case?
BRUCE
(looking at D.Grayson)
No. You will be doing that on your own.
DICK
(shocked)
Are you serious?
BRUCE
Do I look like I’m kidding? I know how you want to prove to me that you can get the job done without any of my assistance. Even though you might not say it, I know how badly you want to get from underneath my shadow.
Dick is trying to hide his smile.
DICK
Wow. I don’t even know what to say.
Bruce gets out of his chair.
BRUCE
Well I can think of two words.
DICK
(sarcastic)
Oh, I’m sorry. This must be the part where I fall the floor and start kissing your feet.
BRUCE
Very funny. The other reason I’m sending you to Bludhaven is because I can’t protect two cities at the same time. Besided, Bludhaven is in serious need of a hero.
DICK
So if I complete this mission, can you get into the Justice League?
Bruce raises his eyebrow.
DICK
Relax,I was just kidding. I promise I won’t let you down.
BRUCE
Let’s hope not. I have faith that you can get the job done.
DICK
It feels good to hear words of encouragement coming from you. So when should I leave?
FADE TO:
EXT.DOWNTOWN-MIDNIGHT
We get an arial view of the city of Bludhaven. Two gangs are out of controll and are fighting in the streets. Police officers try to break the fight up, but they end up getting caught up in the riot and are fighting for their lives.
SUPERIMPOSE:Bludhaven
EXT.BUILDING
Nightwing(wearing costume from comic book series) has finally arrived in the city. He is standing ontop pf a tall building and is watching the police fighting for their lives.
CLOSE ON-RIOT
Police officers are using batons and shields to protect themselvs.
NIGHTWING
It’s my first night in this city and my first glimpse of this place is a riot.
EXT.SHORELINE-NIGHT
We see a young lady jogging along the side of the road. Something catches her attention and she decides to stop jogging. She gets closer and closer to whatever has caused her to stop exercising. All of a sudden her face is filled with fear causing her to scream at the top of her lungs.
CLOSE ON-DEAD BODIES
We see a pile of dead bodies lying on Gotham’s shoreline.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT.SHORELINE-NIGHT
The entire area has been cordoned off by police in order to keep curiosity seekers away. We see crime scene photographer taking pictures of the dead bodies and crime scene artist sketching the crime scene. Commissioner Gordon finally arrives on the scene and walks up to overweight middle aged gentleman wearing a round hat and trench coat, who’s standing beside the dead bodies. The dead bodies don’t smell quite like roses causing the Commissioner to cover his nose with his left hand.
GORDON
Any witnesses, Det.Bullock?
BULLOCK
Only one witness. She wasn’t any help, she kept having emotional breakdowns. She was starting to get on my last nerves so I let Wendy deal with her.
Gordon glances at Bullock emotionless. He turns his attention to the witness.
ANLE ON-WITNESS
A middle aged female officer named Wendy is comforting the witness.
WITNESS
Their faces……
The witness bursts out into tears. Wendy immediately hugs her.
WENDY
It’s okay sweetie. Go ahead and get all of it out of you. You’ll feel a lot better when you do.
GORDON
What’s the motive?
BULLOCK
So far we don’t have a motive, clues, evidence, or a suspect.
Gordon takes a closer look at the dead bodies.
GORDON
It seems like most of their necks are broken.
BULLOCK
It seems that way. But whoever these guys pissed of must of been trained by Bruce Lee.
Gordon notices something hanging out of the pockets of one of the dead bodies.
GORDON
Do you see something hanging out of one guy’s pockets?
It takes Bullock a couple of seconds to see what Gordon is taking about.
BULLOCK
Looks like a wallet.
GORDON
Do you mind getting it for me, I don’t have on any gloves.
Bullock takes the wallet out of the dead guy’s pants pocket. He hands it to the Commissioner who opens the wallet and takes out his I.D.
CLOSE ON-I.D-GORDON’S P.O.V
The I.D reads, Tony Ragazzo, age:32, date of birth:7/28/74,location:Bludhaven.
Gordon scoffs.
GORDON
Bludhaven? Why am I surprised? That city is just as screwed up as Gotham.
FADE TO:
INT.BATCAVE-NIGHT
CLOSE ON-BATCOMPUTER SCREEN
We see a female news reporter standing near Gotham’s shoreline
NEWS REPORTER
This is news reporter Sandy Mitchell reporting live from the shorelines of Gotham where twenty-one dead bodies have found to be washed up. One of the disturbing things about this crime scene, is that all twenty-one of the dead bodies necks were broken and their heads were turned all the way around. I have standing beside me, Commissioner Gordon, to give us more details on the crime scene.
ANGLE ON-COMMISSIONER GORDON
As he looks as if he wishes he was somewhere else.
SANDY MITCHELL
Commissioner Gordon, what information can you tell the people of Gotham who are watching, about this hideous and very disturbing crime scene?
COMMISSIONER GORDON
So far Sandy, we have no suspects, or any motives. But we do know that one of the men who was brutally murdered was thirty two-year old, Tony Ragazzo of Bludhaven.
SANDY
Thank you Commissioner Gordon for your cooperation and being willing to share your knowledge with the people of Gotham.
CLOSE ON-SANDY
SANDY
I’m Sandy Mitchell from Channel 3 News. Now back to you Allen.
The computer screen fades to black.
We see Bruce sitting in a chair in front of his giant sized computer while Dick is standing next to him.
BRUCE
(rubbing his chin)
Tony Ragazzo
Bruce types in the name Tony Ragazzo in his computer.
CLOSE ON-BATCOMPUTER SCREEN
We see a photo of Ragazzo and long list of information appears on the screen. Bruce searches into his history.
BRUCE
(rubbing his chin)
hmmm.
DICK
What did you find?
BRUCE
It says here that Ragazzo had ties with Bludhaven’s notorious crime and druglord, Angel Marin.
DICK
So basically he just pissed off the wrong people and eventually paid for it.
BRUCE
If Tony Ragazzo had ties with Angel Marin, it’s very likely that the other twenty one deceased individuals also had ties with Marin. Why would a group of his thugs be murdered in such a brutal fashion?
DICK
Maybe Marin and his henchmen are in some type of gang war and one of their rivals are trying to send a message.
BRUCE
But what kind of message?
DICK
I don’t know, I thought you were the expert.
Bruce searches for Angel Marin on his batcomputer.
CLOSE ON-BATCOMPUTER SCREEN-BRUCE’S P.O.V
A picture of Angel Marin appears on the giant sized computer screen. Under Marin’s picture there’s a search box, Bruce types in location. A long list of information appears on the screen.
BRUCE
He lives at 7227 Hunter Dr.
DICK
So what are we going to do? Arrive at his doorsteps, ring his doorbell and ask him to give us information for we can solve this case?
BRUCE
(looking at D.Grayson)
No. You will be doing that on your own.
DICK
(shocked)
Are you serious?
BRUCE
Do I look like I’m kidding? I know how you want to prove to me that you can get the job done without any of my assistance. Even though you might not say it, I know how badly you want to get from underneath my shadow.
Dick is trying to hide his smile.
DICK
Wow. I don’t even know what to say.
Bruce gets out of his chair.
BRUCE
Well I can think of two words.
DICK
(sarcastic)
Oh, I’m sorry. This must be the part where I fall the floor and start kissing your feet.
BRUCE
Very funny. The other reason I’m sending you to Bludhaven is because I can’t protect two cities at the same time. Besided, Bludhaven is in serious need of a hero.
DICK
So if I complete this mission, can you get into the Justice League?
Bruce raises his eyebrow.
DICK
Relax,I was just kidding. I promise I won’t let you down.
BRUCE
Let’s hope not. I have faith that you can get the job done.
DICK
It feels good to hear words of encouragement coming from you. So when should I leave?
FADE TO:
EXT.DOWNTOWN-MIDNIGHT
We get an arial view of the city of Bludhaven. Two gangs are out of controll and are fighting in the streets. Police officers try to break the fight up, but they end up getting caught up in the riot and are fighting for their lives.
SUPERIMPOSE:Bludhaven
EXT.BUILDING
Nightwing(wearing costume from comic book series) has finally arrived in the city. He is standing ontop pf a tall building and is watching the police fighting for their lives.
CLOSE ON-RIOT
Police officers are using batons and shields to protect themselvs.
NIGHTWING
It’s my first night in this city and my first glimpse of this place is a riot.
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Nightwing takes out a capsule of sleeping gas from his utility belt and tosses it in the direction of the gang members who are out of control.
NIGHTWING
That should calm them down.
We see some of the gang bangers race from out of the area of the street which happens to be submerged in sleeping gas.
GANG MEMBER#1
(coughing)
What the hell?
Some of the gang bangers fall to the ground looking bewildered. Police officers look at each other, wondering what has just happened in the last several minutes.
CLOSE ON-NIGHTWING
As he pulls out a grapnel from out of one of the compartments on his glove. He tosses the grapnel at the nearest jumpline. Nightwing when leaps off the building and continues on with his mission.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT.ANGEL MARIN’S NEIGHBOR HOOD-MIDNIGHT
We see some of the houses in Angel Marin’s neighborhood .It is your typical white color neighborhood in the suburbs.
INT.ANGEL MARIN’S HOUSE-ROOM#1-MIDNIGHT
CLOSE ON-WINDOW
We see Nightwing hanging upside down from the outside the house, drawing a circle on the window with a tiny sharp object. He pushes his fist against circle causing part of the glass of the window to fall to the floor. Nightwing then puts his arm through hole of the window and unlocks it. He pulls the window open and carefully falls into Marin’s house.
Nightwing gets up from the floor and finds himself inside of an empty room full of toys.
We hear jazz music being played in the b.g.
Nightwing pulls out two enscrima sticks from holsters on the back of his costume.
INT.ANGEL MARIN’S HOUSE-STEPS
Nightwing is carefully walking out of one of the rooms of the house, holding two enscrima sticks in each hand. He walks over one of the rooms where the music is coming from. Nightwing sees that one of the room doors is slightly opened. He carefully walks into the room.
INT.ANGEL MARIN’S HOUSE-ROOM#2-MIDNIGHT
The room is very dark causing Nightwing to press on the side of mask with his two fingers in order for him to see in the dark.
CLOSE ON-BED-N.W’S P.O.V
We see a king size bed with blood stains covering the bed spread.
Nightwing turns his attention to a closet which is in behind the bed.
CLOSE ON-CLOSET-N.W’S P.O.V
We see some the words “ you’ve been warned” engraved on the closet door.
As Nightwing begins to walk out of the room something else catches his attention.
CLOSE ON-FLOOR-N.W’S P.O.V
We see Nightwing’s boots submerged in a puddle of blood.
Nightwing slowly walks toward the closet. He opens the closet door. A dead woman lands in his arms.
BEAT
NIGHTWING
(shocked)
Holy...
A look of sadness appears on Nightwings face as he looks at the dead woman who has midnight black hair, blue eyes, and is wearing a gown that is covered in her own blood. Her mouth is wide open, and has a giant gash on her neck. A note is attached to the dead woman’s stomach with the help of the a knife. The note reads,” $1,000,000”. Nightwing slowly closes dead woman's eyes and places her on top of her bed.
INT.ANGEL MARIN’S HOUSE-ROOM#3-MIDNIGHT
We see Nightwing opening the door. He walks into the room and sees that the entire room is disorganized. Books, papers, files are laying all over the floor.
Nightwing walks toward the desk. The desk is full of papers and files.
MAN
(O.S)
Yo Angel!
BEAT
Nightwing immediately turns around expecting someone to be behind him but realizes the voice is coming from an answering machine.
MAN
(coming from answering machine)
This is your boy Frankie. Whenever you stop playing “hide and go seek” with your imaginary friend, we got some serious business to discuss. Let’s just say Mr.Desmond overstepping his boundaries by thinking he’s the new kingpin in town.
CLOSE ON-ANSWERING MACHINE
We see the words Mihn, Frankie appear on the caller I.D screen.
INT.DARK ROOM-MIDNIGHT
Barbara Gordon who’s in her late twenties and goes by the alias,”Oracle” watching t.v and eating ice cream out of a bowl. The telephone rings in the b.g. With the help of her wheelchair she picks up the headset which is attached to her phone and places it on her head.
BARBARA
Hello?
INT.ANGEL MARIN’S HOUSE-ROOM#3-MIDNIGHT
Nightwing is standing beside a desk holding his right arm against his mouth in order to talk through his radio transmitter.
NIGHTWING
Oracle this is Nightwing. I need you to do me a favor.
INTERCUT BETWEEN NIGHTWING AND ORACLE
ORACLE
Sure. What do you need?
NIGHTWING
I need you to a background check on a guy by the name of Frankie Mihn.
Oracle types in the name Frankie Mihn in her computer. We see a picture of Frankie Mihn and a list of information flash across her computer screen.
ORACLE
It says here that Frankie Mihn is one of the most notorious crime bosses in the city of Bludhaven. He’s the head The Asian Mob whose been accused of taken part of forty hits in the last three months, but like most crime bosses, there wasn't enough evidence to indicte him and his gang.
NIGHTWING
Do you know where I could find him?
We see Oracle typing words on the keyboard of her computer. Information about where Frankie Mihn lives appears on the computer screen.
ORACLE
1707 King St. By the way, where are you?
NIGHTWING
Bludhaven.
ORACLE
Bludhaven? Why?
NIGHTWING
Did you hear about the twenty one dead bodies found washed up near Gotham’s shoreline.
ORACLE
How couldn’t I? It’s been all over the news for the last three hours.
NIGHTWING
One of the dead bodies was identified as Tony Ragazzou who happens to be one of the members of Angel Marin’s gang. Since Bruce couldn’t investigate the murder who decided to let me handle it alone.
ORACLE
(sarcastic)
Lucky you.
ORACLE looks down at her watch.
ORACLE
Is there anything else I can do for you?
NIGHTWING
No, I’m good for right now.
EXT.1707 KING STREET-MIDNIGHT
We see Nightwing landing on top of a house after getting through the city with the help of a silver cable.
He sees the infamous “Black Mask Gang” led by their leader, “Foxy“, stealing a refrigerator out of Frankie Mihn’s house.
NIGHTWING
What in the hell? What on earth are they doing here?
CLOSE ON-BLACK MASK GANG
As they all help lift the refrigerator out of Frankie Mihn’s house.
A woman wearing a robe and slippers comes running out of the house.
WOMAN
(crying)
Help! They’re stealing my babies!
We see a member of the Black Mask Gang pulling out gun and points it at the woman’s head.
MASKED MAN#!
I thought I told you to keep your freakin mouth shut!
CLOSE ON-NIGHTWING
As he kneels on top one of the houses in the neighborhood.
NIGHTWING
(shaking head in disgust)
Why couldn’t they just stay in Gotham?
Nightwing leaps off the building onto the street. The entire gang immediately turn their attention towards him and pull out their guns.
FOXY
(pointing gun at N.W)
What in the hell are you doing here?
NIGHTWING
What a coincidence, I was about to ask you the same question.
FOXY
So where’s Bats?!
Nightwing smirks.
NIGHTWING
You boys are lucky, tonight I’m riding solo.
FOXY
You’re riding solo? Did you and the Bats breakup?
The entire Black Mask Gang burst out in laughter,
NIGHTWING
Enough of this chit chat. Where did you hide the lady’s children?
FOXY
Don't worry about those little brats. They're chillin insdide the refigerator.
BEAT
NIGHTWING
Refrigerator?! Are you insane? Those poor kids are going to suffocate!
FOXY
(smiling)
Well then if I was you, I would rescue them out of there before they die.
Nightwing runs to the refrigerator. He opens the of the appliance.
CLOSE ON-INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
We see Nightwing looking inside the refrigerator. But it’s completely empty .
BEAT
We see Foxy in the b.g standing behind Nightwing who has a puzzled looks on his face.
NIGHTING
What in the wor...
Foxy pistol whips Nightwing from behind.
NIGHTWING
That should calm them down.
We see some of the gang bangers race from out of the area of the street which happens to be submerged in sleeping gas.
GANG MEMBER#1
(coughing)
What the hell?
Some of the gang bangers fall to the ground looking bewildered. Police officers look at each other, wondering what has just happened in the last several minutes.
CLOSE ON-NIGHTWING
As he pulls out a grapnel from out of one of the compartments on his glove. He tosses the grapnel at the nearest jumpline. Nightwing when leaps off the building and continues on with his mission.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT.ANGEL MARIN’S NEIGHBOR HOOD-MIDNIGHT
We see some of the houses in Angel Marin’s neighborhood .It is your typical white color neighborhood in the suburbs.
INT.ANGEL MARIN’S HOUSE-ROOM#1-MIDNIGHT
CLOSE ON-WINDOW
We see Nightwing hanging upside down from the outside the house, drawing a circle on the window with a tiny sharp object. He pushes his fist against circle causing part of the glass of the window to fall to the floor. Nightwing then puts his arm through hole of the window and unlocks it. He pulls the window open and carefully falls into Marin’s house.
Nightwing gets up from the floor and finds himself inside of an empty room full of toys.
We hear jazz music being played in the b.g.
Nightwing pulls out two enscrima sticks from holsters on the back of his costume.
INT.ANGEL MARIN’S HOUSE-STEPS
Nightwing is carefully walking out of one of the rooms of the house, holding two enscrima sticks in each hand. He walks over one of the rooms where the music is coming from. Nightwing sees that one of the room doors is slightly opened. He carefully walks into the room.
INT.ANGEL MARIN’S HOUSE-ROOM#2-MIDNIGHT
The room is very dark causing Nightwing to press on the side of mask with his two fingers in order for him to see in the dark.
CLOSE ON-BED-N.W’S P.O.V
We see a king size bed with blood stains covering the bed spread.
Nightwing turns his attention to a closet which is in behind the bed.
CLOSE ON-CLOSET-N.W’S P.O.V
We see some the words “ you’ve been warned” engraved on the closet door.
As Nightwing begins to walk out of the room something else catches his attention.
CLOSE ON-FLOOR-N.W’S P.O.V
We see Nightwing’s boots submerged in a puddle of blood.
Nightwing slowly walks toward the closet. He opens the closet door. A dead woman lands in his arms.
BEAT
NIGHTWING
(shocked)
Holy...
A look of sadness appears on Nightwings face as he looks at the dead woman who has midnight black hair, blue eyes, and is wearing a gown that is covered in her own blood. Her mouth is wide open, and has a giant gash on her neck. A note is attached to the dead woman’s stomach with the help of the a knife. The note reads,” $1,000,000”. Nightwing slowly closes dead woman's eyes and places her on top of her bed.
INT.ANGEL MARIN’S HOUSE-ROOM#3-MIDNIGHT
We see Nightwing opening the door. He walks into the room and sees that the entire room is disorganized. Books, papers, files are laying all over the floor.
Nightwing walks toward the desk. The desk is full of papers and files.
MAN
(O.S)
Yo Angel!
BEAT
Nightwing immediately turns around expecting someone to be behind him but realizes the voice is coming from an answering machine.
MAN
(coming from answering machine)
This is your boy Frankie. Whenever you stop playing “hide and go seek” with your imaginary friend, we got some serious business to discuss. Let’s just say Mr.Desmond overstepping his boundaries by thinking he’s the new kingpin in town.
CLOSE ON-ANSWERING MACHINE
We see the words Mihn, Frankie appear on the caller I.D screen.
INT.DARK ROOM-MIDNIGHT
Barbara Gordon who’s in her late twenties and goes by the alias,”Oracle” watching t.v and eating ice cream out of a bowl. The telephone rings in the b.g. With the help of her wheelchair she picks up the headset which is attached to her phone and places it on her head.
BARBARA
Hello?
INT.ANGEL MARIN’S HOUSE-ROOM#3-MIDNIGHT
Nightwing is standing beside a desk holding his right arm against his mouth in order to talk through his radio transmitter.
NIGHTWING
Oracle this is Nightwing. I need you to do me a favor.
INTERCUT BETWEEN NIGHTWING AND ORACLE
ORACLE
Sure. What do you need?
NIGHTWING
I need you to a background check on a guy by the name of Frankie Mihn.
Oracle types in the name Frankie Mihn in her computer. We see a picture of Frankie Mihn and a list of information flash across her computer screen.
ORACLE
It says here that Frankie Mihn is one of the most notorious crime bosses in the city of Bludhaven. He’s the head The Asian Mob whose been accused of taken part of forty hits in the last three months, but like most crime bosses, there wasn't enough evidence to indicte him and his gang.
NIGHTWING
Do you know where I could find him?
We see Oracle typing words on the keyboard of her computer. Information about where Frankie Mihn lives appears on the computer screen.
ORACLE
1707 King St. By the way, where are you?
NIGHTWING
Bludhaven.
ORACLE
Bludhaven? Why?
NIGHTWING
Did you hear about the twenty one dead bodies found washed up near Gotham’s shoreline.
ORACLE
How couldn’t I? It’s been all over the news for the last three hours.
NIGHTWING
One of the dead bodies was identified as Tony Ragazzou who happens to be one of the members of Angel Marin’s gang. Since Bruce couldn’t investigate the murder who decided to let me handle it alone.
ORACLE
(sarcastic)
Lucky you.
ORACLE looks down at her watch.
ORACLE
Is there anything else I can do for you?
NIGHTWING
No, I’m good for right now.
EXT.1707 KING STREET-MIDNIGHT
We see Nightwing landing on top of a house after getting through the city with the help of a silver cable.
He sees the infamous “Black Mask Gang” led by their leader, “Foxy“, stealing a refrigerator out of Frankie Mihn’s house.
NIGHTWING
What in the hell? What on earth are they doing here?
CLOSE ON-BLACK MASK GANG
As they all help lift the refrigerator out of Frankie Mihn’s house.
A woman wearing a robe and slippers comes running out of the house.
WOMAN
(crying)
Help! They’re stealing my babies!
We see a member of the Black Mask Gang pulling out gun and points it at the woman’s head.
MASKED MAN#!
I thought I told you to keep your freakin mouth shut!
CLOSE ON-NIGHTWING
As he kneels on top one of the houses in the neighborhood.
NIGHTWING
(shaking head in disgust)
Why couldn’t they just stay in Gotham?
Nightwing leaps off the building onto the street. The entire gang immediately turn their attention towards him and pull out their guns.
FOXY
(pointing gun at N.W)
What in the hell are you doing here?
NIGHTWING
What a coincidence, I was about to ask you the same question.
FOXY
So where’s Bats?!
Nightwing smirks.
NIGHTWING
You boys are lucky, tonight I’m riding solo.
FOXY
You’re riding solo? Did you and the Bats breakup?
The entire Black Mask Gang burst out in laughter,
NIGHTWING
Enough of this chit chat. Where did you hide the lady’s children?
FOXY
Don't worry about those little brats. They're chillin insdide the refigerator.
BEAT
NIGHTWING
Refrigerator?! Are you insane? Those poor kids are going to suffocate!
FOXY
(smiling)
Well then if I was you, I would rescue them out of there before they die.
Nightwing runs to the refrigerator. He opens the of the appliance.
CLOSE ON-INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
We see Nightwing looking inside the refrigerator. But it’s completely empty .
BEAT
We see Foxy in the b.g standing behind Nightwing who has a puzzled looks on his face.
NIGHTING
What in the wor...
Foxy pistol whips Nightwing from behind.
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EXT.STREETS-NIGHT
Nightwing awakens from his unconscious state.
CLOSE ON-BLACK MASK GANG-HIS P.O.V
As he stands face to face with Foxy.
Nightwing immediately tries to attack Foxy but finds himself being restrained by a pair of handcuffs attached to his wrists.
FOXY
Feisty, aren’t we?
The rest of Foxy’s gang burst out in laughter.
NIGHTWING
(angry)
Where did you hide the children?!
FOXY
Relax, Nightwing. The woman’s kids are perfectly fine.
NIGHTWING
You still didn’t answer my question!
FOXY
(looking at his gang)
Please let our costumed friend see that the children are fine and perfectly safe.
One of the masked men walks up to Nightwing while holding a silver box. While standing face to face with Nightwing, he then opens the silver box.
CLOSE ON-INSIDE BOX
We see two round containers.
NIGHTWING
(puzzled)
What is that?
Nightwing tries to attack the masked man standing in front of him but is restrained to the refrigerator by handcuffs.
NIGHTWING
(pissed)
Stop playing games with me!
FOXY
(smiling)
Nobody is playing games with you Nightwing. You wanted to see that the children were safe for yourself and I gave you what you wanted. So you need to be grateful.
NIGHTWING
(disbelief)
You mean to tell me that...
Foxy interrupts Nightwing.
FOXY
Yep, the children that you so desperately wanted to save are nothing but a couple of embryo eggs lying inside of a silver box . Isn’t amazing how far technology has come along?
NIGHTWING
Why are you stealing that poor lady's embryo eggs from out of her house?
Foxy chuckles. He decides to get even closer to Nightwing and talk to him face to face.
FOXY
It’s quite simple. You see, Frankie Mihn makes the majority of his money in this town by drug trafficking. So we decided that the best way to get Marin’s attention and in order for him to give into our demands was to blackmail him by stealing his precious little embryo's.
We see the mother of the embryo’s being restrained by one of Foxy’s men. The masked man has his hands over her mouth and is pointing a gun at her head while tears stream down her cheeks.
FOXY
My boys and I are tired of constantly being harassed in Gotham by the likes of Batman and yourself. But in a city like Bludhaven where the criminals and bad guys reign, there's no telling how much money me and my boys could make with the unstrict drug laws in this place. The time has finally come, for me and my boys to finally get what we always desired, the riches , power and the *****es.
Foxy and the rest of his gang burst out into laughter.
NIGHTWING
Every single one of you are insane. Frankie Mihn is one of the biggest crime bosses in this town. Don’t you think he has a big enough army to get rid of all of you in the blink of an eye.
FOXY
I’m very disappointed in you, “Nightwing”. I thought you of all people would have more faith in me than that.
Foxy turns and walks away from Nightwing.
FOXY
(talking to one of his men)
His costume is bullet proof, so make sure you shoot him in the head.
As Foxy walks away from the area he hears Nightwing laughing.
NIGHTWING
You actually think Frankie Mihn is going to give into your little demands with a bunch of wanna be gangtas like yourselves
Nightwing burst out in laughter. Foxy turns around and becomes filled with anger as Nightwing laughs and mocks him.
BEAT
FOXY
(talking to his men)
Don’t kill him! I’m going to take him out for good myself.
CLOSE ON-NIGHTWING’S GLOVED HANDS
We see Nightwing pulling out a tiny sharp object which in the shape of a pen out of one the compartments in his gloves.
Foxy pulls out a knife from out his pants pocket while walking toward Nighwing.
FOXY
I’m going to enjoy being the one that finally puts you of your misery.
Foxy tries to strike Nightwing in the face with his knife, but Nightwing ducks and nails him with a kick to the midsection , sending him stumbling to the ground. One of Foxy’s men tries to attack Nightwing from behind, but Nightwing elbows the him in the face. Another one of Foxy’s men bear hugs him from behind . Nightwing counters with a head butt to his face, grabs the man by the head with both hands and delivers a devastating knee to the face. A fourth member of Foxy’s gang charges after Nightwing and begin throwing numerous of punching combinations at him. Nightwing dodges all of his attacks ,grabs the guy arm while in the act of punching and breaks his arm.
We hear someone cocking a gun in the b.g. Nightwing looks behind and sees one of Foxy’s men pointing a gun at him.
MASKED MAN#2
(trembling in fear)
Don’t walk any closer or I swear I’ll blow your freakin head off!
Nightwing smirks as he continues to walk toward the masked man.
The Masked Man begins wildly firing his gun at Nightwing, but he acrobatically dodges out of the way of the bullets. The Masked Man finds himself out of ammo. He looks up at Nightwing who has cocky smile on his face. Nightwing takes a birdarang from out of one of the compartments in his gloves.
NIGHTWING
I’m ready when you are.
The Masked Man reloads his gun with ammo. He fires his weapon at Nightwing but he once again acrobatically dodges out of the way. He then tosses his birdarang at the Masked Man’s face which knocks him out unconscious. Nightwing notices the sliver box which contains the embryo eggs lying on the ground and picks it up.
WOMAN(O.S)
My babies!
The mother of the embryo’s runs up to Nightwing and puts her srms around him.
WOMAN
Thank you so much! How can I ever repay you?
NIGHTWING
You don’t have to pay me anything, Mam.
WOMAN
Can I please hold my babies.
Nightwing hands the woman the silver box. The woman hugs the box as if were a child.
WOMAN
My babies. My poor precious babies.
NIGHTWING
Mam , know you don’t want to hear this but I think it would be best if I took your children somewhere safe. This won’t be the last time these idiots come after you and your family.
WOMAN
I’m their mother for heaven’s sake. Don’t you think I have the credentials to keep them safe.
Nightwing places his hand over the woman’s shoulder.
NIGHTWING
Mam, if you want your children to be safe then please allow me to put them somewhere out of harms way.
The woman hands Nightwing the box. She wipes the tears from her face.
WOMAN
You promise?
NIGHTWING
I..
Foxy interrupts Nightwing.
FOXY
You’re not walking out of here with the embryos.
We see a wounded Foxy pointing his gun in the direction of Nightwing.
NIGHTWING
Really? I don’t see anyone here who’s going to stop me.
Foxy clinches his fist in anger.
FOXY
If you want to live, I suggest you do as I say.
Nightwing slowly walks toward Foxy. Foxy tries to fire his weapon but realizes that his gun is out of ammo.
FOXY
(looking down at his gun)
Damn it! This can’t be happening!
When he didn’t think things could get any worse for him, Foxy sees Nightwing standing in front of him with a gigantic grin on his face.
NIGHTWING
It’s amazing how you were smart enough to tell your boy to shoot me in the head because you know that my costume is bullet proof, but you actually thought you could contain me by handcuffing me to a refrigerator.
FOXY
(pissed)
Screw you!
BEAT
Foxy tries to punch Nightwing in the face, but Nightwing dodges his attack. Foxy out of frustration tries to punch a hole in Nightwing face but Nightwing once again dodges out of the way. Nightwing then delivers a nasty elbow to Foxy’s face sending him flat on his back.
Nightwing stands over Foxy while he covers his face as blood comes pouring out of his nose.
NIGHTWING
You and your little gang are pathetic.
Nightwing turns his attention away from Foxy and sees the mother of the embryos holding the silver box walking toward him. She hands Nightwing the silver box.
NIGHTWING
Mam I promise...
The woman interrupts Nightwing.
WOMAN
Please, call me Madame Mihn.
Nightwing half smiles.
NIGHTWING
Madame Mihn, I promise I want anything to happen to your children.
Nightwing takes out a grapnel from his utility belt. He fires the grapnel into the air.
We hear that the grapnel has connected to something high in the air.
Nightwing’s grapnel pulls him from off the ground.
EXT.STREETS-NIGHT
Nightwing awakens from his unconscious state.
CLOSE ON-BLACK MASK GANG-HIS P.O.V
As he stands face to face with Foxy.
Nightwing immediately tries to attack Foxy but finds himself being restrained by a pair of handcuffs attached to his wrists.
FOXY
Feisty, aren’t we?
The rest of Foxy’s gang burst out in laughter.
NIGHTWING
(angry)
Where did you hide the children?!
FOXY
Relax, Nightwing. The woman’s kids are perfectly fine.
NIGHTWING
You still didn’t answer my question!
FOXY
(looking at his gang)
Please let our costumed friend see that the children are fine and perfectly safe.
One of the masked men walks up to Nightwing while holding a silver box. While standing face to face with Nightwing, he then opens the silver box.
CLOSE ON-INSIDE BOX
We see two round containers.
NIGHTWING
(puzzled)
What is that?
Nightwing tries to attack the masked man standing in front of him but is restrained to the refrigerator by handcuffs.
NIGHTWING
(pissed)
Stop playing games with me!
FOXY
(smiling)
Nobody is playing games with you Nightwing. You wanted to see that the children were safe for yourself and I gave you what you wanted. So you need to be grateful.
NIGHTWING
(disbelief)
You mean to tell me that...
Foxy interrupts Nightwing.
FOXY
Yep, the children that you so desperately wanted to save are nothing but a couple of embryo eggs lying inside of a silver box . Isn’t amazing how far technology has come along?
NIGHTWING
Why are you stealing that poor lady's embryo eggs from out of her house?
Foxy chuckles. He decides to get even closer to Nightwing and talk to him face to face.
FOXY
It’s quite simple. You see, Frankie Mihn makes the majority of his money in this town by drug trafficking. So we decided that the best way to get Marin’s attention and in order for him to give into our demands was to blackmail him by stealing his precious little embryo's.
We see the mother of the embryo’s being restrained by one of Foxy’s men. The masked man has his hands over her mouth and is pointing a gun at her head while tears stream down her cheeks.
FOXY
My boys and I are tired of constantly being harassed in Gotham by the likes of Batman and yourself. But in a city like Bludhaven where the criminals and bad guys reign, there's no telling how much money me and my boys could make with the unstrict drug laws in this place. The time has finally come, for me and my boys to finally get what we always desired, the riches , power and the *****es.
Foxy and the rest of his gang burst out into laughter.
NIGHTWING
Every single one of you are insane. Frankie Mihn is one of the biggest crime bosses in this town. Don’t you think he has a big enough army to get rid of all of you in the blink of an eye.
FOXY
I’m very disappointed in you, “Nightwing”. I thought you of all people would have more faith in me than that.
Foxy turns and walks away from Nightwing.
FOXY
(talking to one of his men)
His costume is bullet proof, so make sure you shoot him in the head.
As Foxy walks away from the area he hears Nightwing laughing.
NIGHTWING
You actually think Frankie Mihn is going to give into your little demands with a bunch of wanna be gangtas like yourselves
Nightwing burst out in laughter. Foxy turns around and becomes filled with anger as Nightwing laughs and mocks him.
BEAT
FOXY
(talking to his men)
Don’t kill him! I’m going to take him out for good myself.
CLOSE ON-NIGHTWING’S GLOVED HANDS
We see Nightwing pulling out a tiny sharp object which in the shape of a pen out of one the compartments in his gloves.
Foxy pulls out a knife from out his pants pocket while walking toward Nighwing.
FOXY
I’m going to enjoy being the one that finally puts you of your misery.
Foxy tries to strike Nightwing in the face with his knife, but Nightwing ducks and nails him with a kick to the midsection , sending him stumbling to the ground. One of Foxy’s men tries to attack Nightwing from behind, but Nightwing elbows the him in the face. Another one of Foxy’s men bear hugs him from behind . Nightwing counters with a head butt to his face, grabs the man by the head with both hands and delivers a devastating knee to the face. A fourth member of Foxy’s gang charges after Nightwing and begin throwing numerous of punching combinations at him. Nightwing dodges all of his attacks ,grabs the guy arm while in the act of punching and breaks his arm.
We hear someone cocking a gun in the b.g. Nightwing looks behind and sees one of Foxy’s men pointing a gun at him.
MASKED MAN#2
(trembling in fear)
Don’t walk any closer or I swear I’ll blow your freakin head off!
Nightwing smirks as he continues to walk toward the masked man.
The Masked Man begins wildly firing his gun at Nightwing, but he acrobatically dodges out of the way of the bullets. The Masked Man finds himself out of ammo. He looks up at Nightwing who has cocky smile on his face. Nightwing takes a birdarang from out of one of the compartments in his gloves.
NIGHTWING
I’m ready when you are.
The Masked Man reloads his gun with ammo. He fires his weapon at Nightwing but he once again acrobatically dodges out of the way. He then tosses his birdarang at the Masked Man’s face which knocks him out unconscious. Nightwing notices the sliver box which contains the embryo eggs lying on the ground and picks it up.
WOMAN(O.S)
My babies!
The mother of the embryo’s runs up to Nightwing and puts her srms around him.
WOMAN
Thank you so much! How can I ever repay you?
NIGHTWING
You don’t have to pay me anything, Mam.
WOMAN
Can I please hold my babies.
Nightwing hands the woman the silver box. The woman hugs the box as if were a child.
WOMAN
My babies. My poor precious babies.
NIGHTWING
Mam , know you don’t want to hear this but I think it would be best if I took your children somewhere safe. This won’t be the last time these idiots come after you and your family.
WOMAN
I’m their mother for heaven’s sake. Don’t you think I have the credentials to keep them safe.
Nightwing places his hand over the woman’s shoulder.
NIGHTWING
Mam, if you want your children to be safe then please allow me to put them somewhere out of harms way.
The woman hands Nightwing the box. She wipes the tears from her face.
WOMAN
You promise?
NIGHTWING
I..
Foxy interrupts Nightwing.
FOXY
You’re not walking out of here with the embryos.
We see a wounded Foxy pointing his gun in the direction of Nightwing.
NIGHTWING
Really? I don’t see anyone here who’s going to stop me.
Foxy clinches his fist in anger.
FOXY
If you want to live, I suggest you do as I say.
Nightwing slowly walks toward Foxy. Foxy tries to fire his weapon but realizes that his gun is out of ammo.
FOXY
(looking down at his gun)
Damn it! This can’t be happening!
When he didn’t think things could get any worse for him, Foxy sees Nightwing standing in front of him with a gigantic grin on his face.
NIGHTWING
It’s amazing how you were smart enough to tell your boy to shoot me in the head because you know that my costume is bullet proof, but you actually thought you could contain me by handcuffing me to a refrigerator.
FOXY
(pissed)
Screw you!
BEAT
Foxy tries to punch Nightwing in the face, but Nightwing dodges his attack. Foxy out of frustration tries to punch a hole in Nightwing face but Nightwing once again dodges out of the way. Nightwing then delivers a nasty elbow to Foxy’s face sending him flat on his back.
Nightwing stands over Foxy while he covers his face as blood comes pouring out of his nose.
NIGHTWING
You and your little gang are pathetic.
Nightwing turns his attention away from Foxy and sees the mother of the embryos holding the silver box walking toward him. She hands Nightwing the silver box.
NIGHTWING
Mam I promise...
The woman interrupts Nightwing.
WOMAN
Please, call me Madame Mihn.
Nightwing half smiles.
NIGHTWING
Madame Mihn, I promise I want anything to happen to your children.
Nightwing takes out a grapnel from his utility belt. He fires the grapnel into the air.
We hear that the grapnel has connected to something high in the air.
Nightwing’s grapnel pulls him from off the ground.
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EXT.BLUDHAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT-MIDNIGHT
We get a quick glimpse of the B.P.D.
FADE TO:
INT.PRECINCT-CHIEF REDHORN’S OFFICE-MIDNIGHT
We see Inspector Dudley Soames talking to Chief Redhorn as he sitting at his desk and drinking a cup of coffee.
REDHORN
How’s the Martinez case going?
SOAMES
It’s the same old same old. The local media are still trying to link some of our guys to the murder.
REDHORN
Well if you did what I instructed you to do, you have nothing to worry about. Let the media do all the speculating they want. But the fact of the matter is they don’t have any evidence that could link any of us to the crime.
There’s an awkward silence in Chief Redhorn’s office.
REDHORN
Is there something I need to know, Inspector?
SOAMES
No ,Chief. There’s nothing you need to worry about. Besides if Sony Martinez even thinks twice about going to the feds, I’ll take care of him of myself.
Redhorn smiles.
REDHORN
You better be right, Soames because my daughter is graduating from my college and my boy is just graduating from high school. And I just can’t afford to let little distractions like Sonny Martinez screwing up my personal life and getting in my way.
SOAMES
I understand, Chief.
REDHORN
Good, that’s what I like to hear.
Someome knocks on the door.
REDHORN
(talking loud)
What do you want?!
A female officer opens the door of Chief Redhorn’s office.
FEMALE OFFICER
Someone is here to see you, Chief.
REDHORN
Like who?
FEMALE OFFICER
He wouldn’t give me a name, Chief.
REDHORN
Well what does he look like? Tell me something just don’t stand there!
FEMALE OFFICER
Well...he is wearing a costume.
Inspector Soames and Chef Redhorn look at each other with puzzled looks on their faces.
INT.BLUDHAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT-INTEROGATION ROOM
Inspector Soames and Chief Redhorn walk into the room.
CLOSE ON-NIGHTWING-THEIR P.O.V
We see Nightwing holding silver box containing Madame Mihn’d embryos.
REDHORN
How come no one told me today was Halloween?
Nightwing glances at Redhorn but shows no emotion.
SOAMES
What’s inside the box?
NIGHTWING
Embryo eggs.
SOAMES
Come again?
NIGHTWING
I came across a group of thugs who call themselves “The Black Mask Gang”, trying to steal embryo eggs from out of Frankie Mihn’s house.
Redhorn is trying his best to comprehend what Nightwing is telling him.
REDHORN
Why would a group of thugs want to steal embryo eggs from out of Frankie Mihn’s house? Even if what you’re saying is true, I’m pretty sure a man of the likes of Frankie can take care of himself.
NIGHTWING
You’re probably right. But Mihn wasn’t home to protect his embryos nor his wife. The reason the Black Mask Gang attempted to steal embryo’s from Mihn’s house was get Frankie Mihn to give into their demands.
SOAMES
What kind of demands?
NIGHTWING
They wanted a piece of the drug trafficking business in the city. They thought by stealing the embryos, they could blackmail Mihn and force him to share what has made him one of the richest crooks in the city of Bludhaven.
Soames scoffs.
SOAMES
Oh great, now we have to deal with these clowns.
REDHORN
(looking at N.W)
So now what? You expect us to give you an award?
NIGHTWING
No I...
REDORN
Arrest this lunatic, Inspector!
Soames takes out a pair of handcuffs.
NIGHTWING
So this is how good Samaritans get treated by the police in Bludhaven.
REDHORN
No. This is how crazy lunatics who make up ridiculous stories and dress up like some kind of superhero gets treated by the police in this city. I know five year olds who can make up a more credible story than the one you just told us.
Soames walks toward Nightwing holding a pair of handcuffs.
SOAMES
Sorry, but I got no choice but to follow the bosses’ orders.
Nightwing leans face first into the wall and places both of his around his back, allowing Soames to handcuff him.
REDHORN
Get him out of here! I don’t ever want to see his face in this city again.
SOAMES
(looking at N.W.)
Lets gets out of here. before the Chief gets even more riled up.
NIGHTWING
(looking at Redhorn)
You wonder why this town is polluted with crime.
Nightwing and Redhorn stare each other down. Soames then leads Nightwing out of the room.
EXT.BLUDHAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT-MIDNIGHT
We see Nightwing being led out of the police department. Soames turns and looks to see if anyone is watching him. He then frees Nightwing from he handcuffs attached to his wrist.
NIGHTWING
What happened to following the bosses orders?
SOAMES
He ordered me to get you out of his sight and I did just that.
NIGHTWING
Well....thanks.
SOAMES
No problem. So what’s your name kid? Or at least tell me your crime fighting name because I know how you people are when it comes to keeping our identity a secret.
NIGHTWING
The name’s Nightwing.
SOAMES
So what are you doing in a place like Bludhaven?
NIGHTWING
Following the bosses orders.
Soames smiles.
SOAMES
You have a sense of humor, I’m liking you already.
There’s an awkward silence between the two.
SOAMES
This city could use a vigilante like you. You have no idea how hard it is to police criminals in this town.
NIGHTWING
For what I’ve seen in this place so far, it needs the entire Justice League to police it.
Soames chuckles.
NIGHTWING
What are you going to do about the embryo’s?
SOAMES
Don’t worry about the embryos, they’ll be safe with me.
Soames takes a pack of cigarettes from out of his pockets.
SOAMES
Cigarette?
NIGHTWING
No, thanks.
SOAMES
The world of the non smokers. I wish I would of never started but I was young, dumb, and I thought I was immortal.
Soames pulls out a cigarette from out the cigarette pack. He pulls out lighter and lights the cigarette.
SOAMES
My parents warned me that if I started smoking, I would never be able to quit.
Soames coughs.
SOAMES
(smiling)
Boy were they right.
Soames sees that Nightwing isn’t paying him any attention. He takes out a bussiness card from out of one his pocket.
SOAMES
I’ll tell you what, if you ever need anybody to talk to or if you need help fighting crime, call me.
NIGHTWING
If I need to get in touch with you, I’ll know where to find you.
Soames chuckles. He puts the card back into his pocket.
SOAMES
(looking at the ground)
I like tough guys you. You’re going to fit in this fine in this..
Soames looks up and sees that Nightwing has disappeared.
SOAMES
Show off.
FADE TO:
EXT. DARK ALLEY
We see a Lady Vic, an english mercenary who has long blond hair, kneeling over a wounded drugdealer while holding a knife to his throat.
DRUG DEALER
(trembling in fear)
I already told you...I don’t know anyone named Angel Marin.
Lady Vic cuts the gentleman across the face with her knife causing him to scream in pain.
LADY VIC
Funny, I just saw you dealing crack cocaine a minute ago. That’s the main drug that Marin profits from.
DRUGDEALER
A lot of dealers... sell crack.
Lady Vic punches the drugdealer in his mouth, causing his lip and other facial areas to be covered in blood.
LADY VIC
Don’t make me ask you twice or you’ll end up like your friend?
CLOSE ON-DEAD BODY
We see a dead guy lying on the ground with his eyes wide open blood pouring from out of his throat
DRUG DEALER
Okay, okay, I’ll tell you what I know. Word on the street is... Angel Marin has left town.
LADY VIC
Why did he leave?
DRUG DEALER
There’s a new kingpin in town, and he plans to overthrow Marin in order to expand his empire.
LADY VIC
What’s this new kingpin’s name?
DRUG DEALER
Roland Desmond.
Lady Vic stares into the man’s eyes without showing any ounce of compassion.
DRUG DEALER
Please don’t kill me. I’ve just told you everything I know.
Lady Vic smiles.
LADY VIC
I believe you, darling.
The Drug dealer sighs out of relief.
DRUG DEALER
Thank GO...
The screen fades to black just as Lady Vic kills the Drug dealer with her knife.
INT.CAR-MIDNIGHT
Lady Vic opens the door of the vehicle and slowly getting inside. We se her driver Bivens, an blad, overweight, middle aged man sitting in the driver seat of the car.
BIVENS
(english accent)
Did you get anyone of those lowlifes to talk?
Lady Vic scowls and begins wiping the blood from off of her knife with a cloth.
BIVEN
I take that as a no.
EXT.ALLEY-MIDNIGHT
We see Bivens driving off with Lady Vic in a black lincoln.
EXT.BLUDHAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT-MIDNIGHT
We get a quick glimpse of the B.P.D.
FADE TO:
INT.PRECINCT-CHIEF REDHORN’S OFFICE-MIDNIGHT
We see Inspector Dudley Soames talking to Chief Redhorn as he sitting at his desk and drinking a cup of coffee.
REDHORN
How’s the Martinez case going?
SOAMES
It’s the same old same old. The local media are still trying to link some of our guys to the murder.
REDHORN
Well if you did what I instructed you to do, you have nothing to worry about. Let the media do all the speculating they want. But the fact of the matter is they don’t have any evidence that could link any of us to the crime.
There’s an awkward silence in Chief Redhorn’s office.
REDHORN
Is there something I need to know, Inspector?
SOAMES
No ,Chief. There’s nothing you need to worry about. Besides if Sony Martinez even thinks twice about going to the feds, I’ll take care of him of myself.
Redhorn smiles.
REDHORN
You better be right, Soames because my daughter is graduating from my college and my boy is just graduating from high school. And I just can’t afford to let little distractions like Sonny Martinez screwing up my personal life and getting in my way.
SOAMES
I understand, Chief.
REDHORN
Good, that’s what I like to hear.
Someome knocks on the door.
REDHORN
(talking loud)
What do you want?!
A female officer opens the door of Chief Redhorn’s office.
FEMALE OFFICER
Someone is here to see you, Chief.
REDHORN
Like who?
FEMALE OFFICER
He wouldn’t give me a name, Chief.
REDHORN
Well what does he look like? Tell me something just don’t stand there!
FEMALE OFFICER
Well...he is wearing a costume.
Inspector Soames and Chef Redhorn look at each other with puzzled looks on their faces.
INT.BLUDHAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT-INTEROGATION ROOM
Inspector Soames and Chief Redhorn walk into the room.
CLOSE ON-NIGHTWING-THEIR P.O.V
We see Nightwing holding silver box containing Madame Mihn’d embryos.
REDHORN
How come no one told me today was Halloween?
Nightwing glances at Redhorn but shows no emotion.
SOAMES
What’s inside the box?
NIGHTWING
Embryo eggs.
SOAMES
Come again?
NIGHTWING
I came across a group of thugs who call themselves “The Black Mask Gang”, trying to steal embryo eggs from out of Frankie Mihn’s house.
Redhorn is trying his best to comprehend what Nightwing is telling him.
REDHORN
Why would a group of thugs want to steal embryo eggs from out of Frankie Mihn’s house? Even if what you’re saying is true, I’m pretty sure a man of the likes of Frankie can take care of himself.
NIGHTWING
You’re probably right. But Mihn wasn’t home to protect his embryos nor his wife. The reason the Black Mask Gang attempted to steal embryo’s from Mihn’s house was get Frankie Mihn to give into their demands.
SOAMES
What kind of demands?
NIGHTWING
They wanted a piece of the drug trafficking business in the city. They thought by stealing the embryos, they could blackmail Mihn and force him to share what has made him one of the richest crooks in the city of Bludhaven.
Soames scoffs.
SOAMES
Oh great, now we have to deal with these clowns.
REDHORN
(looking at N.W)
So now what? You expect us to give you an award?
NIGHTWING
No I...
REDORN
Arrest this lunatic, Inspector!
Soames takes out a pair of handcuffs.
NIGHTWING
So this is how good Samaritans get treated by the police in Bludhaven.
REDHORN
No. This is how crazy lunatics who make up ridiculous stories and dress up like some kind of superhero gets treated by the police in this city. I know five year olds who can make up a more credible story than the one you just told us.
Soames walks toward Nightwing holding a pair of handcuffs.
SOAMES
Sorry, but I got no choice but to follow the bosses’ orders.
Nightwing leans face first into the wall and places both of his around his back, allowing Soames to handcuff him.
REDHORN
Get him out of here! I don’t ever want to see his face in this city again.
SOAMES
(looking at N.W.)
Lets gets out of here. before the Chief gets even more riled up.
NIGHTWING
(looking at Redhorn)
You wonder why this town is polluted with crime.
Nightwing and Redhorn stare each other down. Soames then leads Nightwing out of the room.
EXT.BLUDHAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT-MIDNIGHT
We see Nightwing being led out of the police department. Soames turns and looks to see if anyone is watching him. He then frees Nightwing from he handcuffs attached to his wrist.
NIGHTWING
What happened to following the bosses orders?
SOAMES
He ordered me to get you out of his sight and I did just that.
NIGHTWING
Well....thanks.
SOAMES
No problem. So what’s your name kid? Or at least tell me your crime fighting name because I know how you people are when it comes to keeping our identity a secret.
NIGHTWING
The name’s Nightwing.
SOAMES
So what are you doing in a place like Bludhaven?
NIGHTWING
Following the bosses orders.
Soames smiles.
SOAMES
You have a sense of humor, I’m liking you already.
There’s an awkward silence between the two.
SOAMES
This city could use a vigilante like you. You have no idea how hard it is to police criminals in this town.
NIGHTWING
For what I’ve seen in this place so far, it needs the entire Justice League to police it.
Soames chuckles.
NIGHTWING
What are you going to do about the embryo’s?
SOAMES
Don’t worry about the embryos, they’ll be safe with me.
Soames takes a pack of cigarettes from out of his pockets.
SOAMES
Cigarette?
NIGHTWING
No, thanks.
SOAMES
The world of the non smokers. I wish I would of never started but I was young, dumb, and I thought I was immortal.
Soames pulls out a cigarette from out the cigarette pack. He pulls out lighter and lights the cigarette.
SOAMES
My parents warned me that if I started smoking, I would never be able to quit.
Soames coughs.
SOAMES
(smiling)
Boy were they right.
Soames sees that Nightwing isn’t paying him any attention. He takes out a bussiness card from out of one his pocket.
SOAMES
I’ll tell you what, if you ever need anybody to talk to or if you need help fighting crime, call me.
NIGHTWING
If I need to get in touch with you, I’ll know where to find you.
Soames chuckles. He puts the card back into his pocket.
SOAMES
(looking at the ground)
I like tough guys you. You’re going to fit in this fine in this..
Soames looks up and sees that Nightwing has disappeared.
SOAMES
Show off.
FADE TO:
EXT. DARK ALLEY
We see a Lady Vic, an english mercenary who has long blond hair, kneeling over a wounded drugdealer while holding a knife to his throat.
DRUG DEALER
(trembling in fear)
I already told you...I don’t know anyone named Angel Marin.
Lady Vic cuts the gentleman across the face with her knife causing him to scream in pain.
LADY VIC
Funny, I just saw you dealing crack cocaine a minute ago. That’s the main drug that Marin profits from.
DRUGDEALER
A lot of dealers... sell crack.
Lady Vic punches the drugdealer in his mouth, causing his lip and other facial areas to be covered in blood.
LADY VIC
Don’t make me ask you twice or you’ll end up like your friend?
CLOSE ON-DEAD BODY
We see a dead guy lying on the ground with his eyes wide open blood pouring from out of his throat
DRUG DEALER
Okay, okay, I’ll tell you what I know. Word on the street is... Angel Marin has left town.
LADY VIC
Why did he leave?
DRUG DEALER
There’s a new kingpin in town, and he plans to overthrow Marin in order to expand his empire.
LADY VIC
What’s this new kingpin’s name?
DRUG DEALER
Roland Desmond.
Lady Vic stares into the man’s eyes without showing any ounce of compassion.
DRUG DEALER
Please don’t kill me. I’ve just told you everything I know.
Lady Vic smiles.
LADY VIC
I believe you, darling.
The Drug dealer sighs out of relief.
DRUG DEALER
Thank GO...
The screen fades to black just as Lady Vic kills the Drug dealer with her knife.
INT.CAR-MIDNIGHT
Lady Vic opens the door of the vehicle and slowly getting inside. We se her driver Bivens, an blad, overweight, middle aged man sitting in the driver seat of the car.
BIVENS
(english accent)
Did you get anyone of those lowlifes to talk?
Lady Vic scowls and begins wiping the blood from off of her knife with a cloth.
BIVEN
I take that as a no.
EXT.ALLEY-MIDNIGHT
We see Bivens driving off with Lady Vic in a black lincoln.
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chosen1 said:
Thanks for the comment. When I saw that you posted on this thread I was afraid you were going say something negative. I must admit I'm a pretty insecure writer.
I'm not sure if Grayson was Nightwing before Barbara was shot.
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FADE TO:
EXT.PARKTHORNE AVENUE-AFTERNOON
We see Dick Grayson wearing a t-shirt and jeans, and carrying a duffel bag on his shoulder walking through the Parkthorne Avenue. He comes across an apartment building.
ClOSE ON-APARTMENT BUILDING
It’s your typical large city apartment building : tall, bricked, and rugged.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING
Dick enters through the door. He walks up to a desk, but nobody’s standing behind it. Dick notices a little hand bell lying on the edge of the desk. He picks it up and begins ringing it.
DICK
(ringing bell)
Is anybody here?
A young Chinese woman walks up behind him.
WOMAN
(Irish accent)
May I help, Sir?
DICK
(ringing bell)
Hello! Is anybody home?!
WOMAN
Sir, may I help you?
DICK
(ringing bell)
Is anybody...
WOMAN
(yelling)
May I help you, Sir?
Dick turns around and sees the beautiful Chinese woman standing behind him. His eyes look as if they’re about to bulge from out of his head and his mouth is the size of crater.
DICK
I’m sorry I didn’t mean to get so carried away.
WOMAN
You don’t have to apologize. I’m used to people ringing the bell like a maniac.
Dick looks embarrassed
WOMAN
May I help you?
DICK
Yes. I’m looking for the super intendent.
The woman just stands there and smiles.
DICK
You’re the...
The woman nods her head.
DICK
Wow, I mean my name is Dick Grayson and I happened to be looking for a place to stay for a month or two.
WOMAN
Nice to meet you Mr. Grayson. My name is Bridget Clancy and I would be honored to find you a place to stay.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-ROOM-AFTERNOON
We see Dick and Clancy walking into one of the apartment rooms.
CLANCY
You’re really luck Mr. Grayson. This room happens to be the only that’s available.
DICK
How much is the rent?
CLANCY
Five Hundred a month.
DICK
That sounds reasonable.
CLANCY
Well I guess I’ll leave you alone and let you see how you like the room for yourself.
DICK
(disappointed)
You’re leaving me?
CLANCY
I’m sorry Mr. Grayson, but I have some important business to take care of.
DICK
Let me guess. Ryan Seacrest.
CLANCY
(smiling)
How did you know?
DICK
It was a lucky guess.
CLANCY
Clancy, out!
DICK
Uh..Grayson, out!
Clancy laughs and leaves Dick by himself who looks can’t believe he just pretended to somewhat like Ryan Seacrest.
DICK
(talking to himself)
Damn Seacrest.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-BEDROOM-AFTERNOON
CLOSE ON-BED
The bed mattress is in decent condition, but it’s missing bed sheets and spread.
Dick takes a quick glimpse at the droor.
CLOSE ON-DROORS
It is are covered in dust and look as if it haven’t been cleaned in months.
DICK
My goodness. When’s the last time someone’s cleaned this thing.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-BATHROOM-AFTERNOON
Dick walks into the bathroom.
CLOSE ON-SINK
The sink is covered with rust marks.
Dick looks quickly looks away out of disgust. He then looks inside the toilet.
DICK
(disgusted)
There’s no way in hell that came out of a human being.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-BEDROOM-AFTERNOON
Dick walks into the bedroom and launches himself on top of the bed. He then sighs.
DICK
What have I gotten myself into?
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-THIRD FLOOR-AFTERNOON
We see Clancy standing outside the door. She knocks on the door but Dick doesn't answer.
CLANCY
Mr.Grayson
Dick doesn't answer. Clancy then decides to let herself into the room.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-LIVING ROOM-AFTERNOON
We see Clancy entering the living room.
CLANCY
(walking)
I apologize for the poor maintenance.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-BEDROON-AFTERNOON
Clancy walks into the bedroom.
CLANCY
I had to fire the janitor for...
Clancy sees Dick asleep on top of the bed.
CLANCY
Poor guy. I bet he hasn’t slept in days.
Clancy turns and walks out of the bedroom.
FADE TO:
EXT.ALLEY-NIGHT
We see that Foxy and his gang haven’t left town as they harass and rob an old man.
FOXY
Listen, Old man. All you have to do is give us your money and I promise my boys and I will leave you alone. But if you continue to be unreasonable..
Foxy pulls out a gun.
FOXY
I’m going to have put you to sleep.
The old man is being pinned down to the ground by some of Foxy’s men.
SOAMES(O.S)
Leave him alone.
Foxy and his boys turn and see Inspector Dudley Soames appearing from out of the shadows and walking into their direction.
SOAMES
You must be the infamous “Black Mask Gang”.
FOXY
Who the hell are you?
SOAMES
The name is Dudley Soames and word on the street is that you boys want a piece of Frankie Mihn’s business.
FOXY
Now it’s my turn to guess. Frankie ordered you take us out, right?
Soames smirks.
SOAMES
You couldn’t be farther from the truth. The reason I’m here, is because I can help you get what you want. I ‘m willing to get for you if you cooperate.
FOXY
Why should we believe that you’re not trying to set us up?
SOAMES
It’s irrelevant if you trust me or not. The way I see it, I’m the only person who can help you. If you’re determined to have the money, power, and women, then you’ll cooperate. But if otherwise, you’re little plan to get Frankie Mihn to give into your demands are going to be just a waste of your time.
Foxy with his arms folded nods his head.
FOXY
Fine. We’ll do whatever we have to do in order for you to get us hooked up.
SOAMES
(smiling)
I knew you would make the right choice.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT.BENNY’S HOT DOGS-NIGHT
We see a middle aged gentleman wearing a hat that’s in the shape of a hot dog standing behind s counter, handing Soames a hot dog and a soda.
SOAMES
How much do I owe you, Benny?.
BENNY
You don‘t owe me a penny. Any man that risks his life on a daily basis in order to cleanse the streets of crime deserves a free hotdog and soda.
Soames smirks.
SOAMES
Thanks, Benny.
BENNY
No, thank you, Inspector.
EXT.PARKING LOT-NIGHT
We see Soames walking out of Benny’s hotdogs. He walks toward his car. Soames then opens the door of his car.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
Soames places his food on his lap and his soda in a cup holder. He then closes the car door.
NIGHTWING(O.S)
I told you I knew where to find you.
Nightwing appears from out of the darkness.
SOAMES
(startled)
What the hell?! Are you trying to give me a heart attack.
We see Nightwing sitting on the passenger side of the car.
NIGHTWING
Tell me everything you know about Angel Marin. Where he lives, where he hangs it, the people he surrounds himself with... I’m pretty sure catch my drift.
SOAMES
You can’t be serious.
Nightwing
Oh, I’m dead serious.
Soames scoffs.
SOAMES
If I knee where Marin was hiding. I would be all over him this right now. Think about it, twenty one members of his gang show up dead on Gotham’s shore. And all of a sudden he’s nowhere to be found. It doesn't take a genius to realize that there’s something wrong with that picture.
NIGHTWING
Well at least tell me the company he keeps.
SOAMES
Frankie Mihn is one..
Nightwing interrupts.
NIGHTWING
Somebody else besides Frankie Mihn
Soames looks like he’s clueless.
NIGHTWING
Maybe this will help you refresh your memory. Last night I made a little a visit to Marin’s house.
SOAMES
What did you find?
NIGHTWING
A dead woman with in the closet with a note attached to her stomach saying” $1,000,000”.
A look of fear appears on Soames face.
EXT.PARKTHORNE AVENUE-AFTERNOON
We see Dick Grayson wearing a t-shirt and jeans, and carrying a duffel bag on his shoulder walking through the Parkthorne Avenue. He comes across an apartment building.
ClOSE ON-APARTMENT BUILDING
It’s your typical large city apartment building : tall, bricked, and rugged.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING
Dick enters through the door. He walks up to a desk, but nobody’s standing behind it. Dick notices a little hand bell lying on the edge of the desk. He picks it up and begins ringing it.
DICK
(ringing bell)
Is anybody here?
A young Chinese woman walks up behind him.
WOMAN
(Irish accent)
May I help, Sir?
DICK
(ringing bell)
Hello! Is anybody home?!
WOMAN
Sir, may I help you?
DICK
(ringing bell)
Is anybody...
WOMAN
(yelling)
May I help you, Sir?
Dick turns around and sees the beautiful Chinese woman standing behind him. His eyes look as if they’re about to bulge from out of his head and his mouth is the size of crater.
DICK
I’m sorry I didn’t mean to get so carried away.
WOMAN
You don’t have to apologize. I’m used to people ringing the bell like a maniac.
Dick looks embarrassed
WOMAN
May I help you?
DICK
Yes. I’m looking for the super intendent.
The woman just stands there and smiles.
DICK
You’re the...
The woman nods her head.
DICK
Wow, I mean my name is Dick Grayson and I happened to be looking for a place to stay for a month or two.
WOMAN
Nice to meet you Mr. Grayson. My name is Bridget Clancy and I would be honored to find you a place to stay.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-ROOM-AFTERNOON
We see Dick and Clancy walking into one of the apartment rooms.
CLANCY
You’re really luck Mr. Grayson. This room happens to be the only that’s available.
DICK
How much is the rent?
CLANCY
Five Hundred a month.
DICK
That sounds reasonable.
CLANCY
Well I guess I’ll leave you alone and let you see how you like the room for yourself.
DICK
(disappointed)
You’re leaving me?
CLANCY
I’m sorry Mr. Grayson, but I have some important business to take care of.
DICK
Let me guess. Ryan Seacrest.
CLANCY
(smiling)
How did you know?
DICK
It was a lucky guess.
CLANCY
Clancy, out!
DICK
Uh..Grayson, out!
Clancy laughs and leaves Dick by himself who looks can’t believe he just pretended to somewhat like Ryan Seacrest.
DICK
(talking to himself)
Damn Seacrest.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-BEDROOM-AFTERNOON
CLOSE ON-BED
The bed mattress is in decent condition, but it’s missing bed sheets and spread.
Dick takes a quick glimpse at the droor.
CLOSE ON-DROORS
It is are covered in dust and look as if it haven’t been cleaned in months.
DICK
My goodness. When’s the last time someone’s cleaned this thing.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-BATHROOM-AFTERNOON
Dick walks into the bathroom.
CLOSE ON-SINK
The sink is covered with rust marks.
Dick looks quickly looks away out of disgust. He then looks inside the toilet.
DICK
(disgusted)
There’s no way in hell that came out of a human being.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-BEDROOM-AFTERNOON
Dick walks into the bedroom and launches himself on top of the bed. He then sighs.
DICK
What have I gotten myself into?
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-THIRD FLOOR-AFTERNOON
We see Clancy standing outside the door. She knocks on the door but Dick doesn't answer.
CLANCY
Mr.Grayson
Dick doesn't answer. Clancy then decides to let herself into the room.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-LIVING ROOM-AFTERNOON
We see Clancy entering the living room.
CLANCY
(walking)
I apologize for the poor maintenance.
INT.APARTMENT BUILDING-BEDROON-AFTERNOON
Clancy walks into the bedroom.
CLANCY
I had to fire the janitor for...
Clancy sees Dick asleep on top of the bed.
CLANCY
Poor guy. I bet he hasn’t slept in days.
Clancy turns and walks out of the bedroom.
FADE TO:
EXT.ALLEY-NIGHT
We see that Foxy and his gang haven’t left town as they harass and rob an old man.
FOXY
Listen, Old man. All you have to do is give us your money and I promise my boys and I will leave you alone. But if you continue to be unreasonable..
Foxy pulls out a gun.
FOXY
I’m going to have put you to sleep.
The old man is being pinned down to the ground by some of Foxy’s men.
SOAMES(O.S)
Leave him alone.
Foxy and his boys turn and see Inspector Dudley Soames appearing from out of the shadows and walking into their direction.
SOAMES
You must be the infamous “Black Mask Gang”.
FOXY
Who the hell are you?
SOAMES
The name is Dudley Soames and word on the street is that you boys want a piece of Frankie Mihn’s business.
FOXY
Now it’s my turn to guess. Frankie ordered you take us out, right?
Soames smirks.
SOAMES
You couldn’t be farther from the truth. The reason I’m here, is because I can help you get what you want. I ‘m willing to get for you if you cooperate.
FOXY
Why should we believe that you’re not trying to set us up?
SOAMES
It’s irrelevant if you trust me or not. The way I see it, I’m the only person who can help you. If you’re determined to have the money, power, and women, then you’ll cooperate. But if otherwise, you’re little plan to get Frankie Mihn to give into your demands are going to be just a waste of your time.
Foxy with his arms folded nods his head.
FOXY
Fine. We’ll do whatever we have to do in order for you to get us hooked up.
SOAMES
(smiling)
I knew you would make the right choice.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT.BENNY’S HOT DOGS-NIGHT
We see a middle aged gentleman wearing a hat that’s in the shape of a hot dog standing behind s counter, handing Soames a hot dog and a soda.
SOAMES
How much do I owe you, Benny?.
BENNY
You don‘t owe me a penny. Any man that risks his life on a daily basis in order to cleanse the streets of crime deserves a free hotdog and soda.
Soames smirks.
SOAMES
Thanks, Benny.
BENNY
No, thank you, Inspector.
EXT.PARKING LOT-NIGHT
We see Soames walking out of Benny’s hotdogs. He walks toward his car. Soames then opens the door of his car.
INT.CAR-NIGHT
Soames places his food on his lap and his soda in a cup holder. He then closes the car door.
NIGHTWING(O.S)
I told you I knew where to find you.
Nightwing appears from out of the darkness.
SOAMES
(startled)
What the hell?! Are you trying to give me a heart attack.
We see Nightwing sitting on the passenger side of the car.
NIGHTWING
Tell me everything you know about Angel Marin. Where he lives, where he hangs it, the people he surrounds himself with... I’m pretty sure catch my drift.
SOAMES
You can’t be serious.
Nightwing
Oh, I’m dead serious.
Soames scoffs.
SOAMES
If I knee where Marin was hiding. I would be all over him this right now. Think about it, twenty one members of his gang show up dead on Gotham’s shore. And all of a sudden he’s nowhere to be found. It doesn't take a genius to realize that there’s something wrong with that picture.
NIGHTWING
Well at least tell me the company he keeps.
SOAMES
Frankie Mihn is one..
Nightwing interrupts.
NIGHTWING
Somebody else besides Frankie Mihn
Soames looks like he’s clueless.
NIGHTWING
Maybe this will help you refresh your memory. Last night I made a little a visit to Marin’s house.
SOAMES
What did you find?
NIGHTWING
A dead woman with in the closet with a note attached to her stomach saying” $1,000,000”.
A look of fear appears on Soames face.
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