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EXT: ATLANTIC OCEAN OFF THE COAST OF SIERRA LEONE-NIGHT

Shipping boat sits out in the massive ocean.

INT: SHIPS HULL

A dozen armed men stir in the dim light. A desk sits near a wall

with ROMAN SIONIS(BLACK MASK) feet propped on it. At the

opposite end of the hull a door swings open allowing the decks

light to seep in. Sionis sits up in his chair as a man wearing a

trench coat enters. The trench coat man slowly walks toward

Sionis desk passing the armed men.

Sionis stands: Floyd Lawton, do you have something for me?

Lawton: Depends, do you have something for me?

Sionis nods and one of the men holds up a briefcase. Lawton

takes notice and tosses a cloth sack onto Sionis desk. Sionis

turns the sack upside down spilling diamonds.

Sionis: Did you have any problems?

Sionis holds a diamond up inspecting it with a magnifying glass.

Lawton: Some of the locals attempted a resistance but they

quickly changed their minds.

While looking through the magnifying glass Sionis black face

gains an angry expression. He violently throws the diamond on

his desk.

Sionis: Are you trying to play me by bringing fake diamonds?!

Lawtons face is stone: Thats what youll get when you pay

with fake money.

Sionis: Youve played your last game Lawton!

The armed men cock their guns stepping closer to Lawton. Beforeany of them take another step Lawton raises his arms revealing

wrist guns and mows down the entire room. In fear for his life,

Sionis tosses several duffle bags, filled with money, on the

desk.

Sionis: Here! Take it all! Its three times our original deal!

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Lawton walks over to the desk putting his wrist gun at Sionis

head: I dont want your money Roman.

Lawtons wrist gun goes off.

EXT: WAYNE ENTERPRISE-DAY

INT: BOARD ROOM

Board members and contractors sit at the large conference table

with BRUCE WAYNE and LUCIOUS FOX. They sit to the attention of a

nervous consultant MR. RUSSEL giving a presentation.

Russell: After losing the Ricon and Chandler deal were looking

at a 39% drop bringing us into the negative on Wall Street.

Weve hit stagnate waters and early reports believe we will

continue to fall.(pause) To put it simply Wayne Enterprise is nolonger a big player in the game.

Board member 1: What about the international market?

Russell: We are even less relevant. With the unstable economy

everyone is staying in house. Its a dead zone.

Board member 2: Are we seeing the finals days of Wayne

Enterprise? Possibly a merger?

Fox quickly spins his chair around facing the table

Fox: People we are getting ahead of ourselves. Wayne Enterprise

has been a global giant for decades. We will wait the storm out

and return to prominence as always. Im not going to sit around

and wait for Armageddon. If anyone feels different you are free

to leave.

EXT: WAYNE ENTERPRISE FRONT STEPS

Wayne and Fox walk down to the stone steps leading to the busy

street.

Wayne: That went well.

Fox: People see a little smoke and assume the whole forest is

in flames. We went through the same doubts with your father.

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Wayne: Maybe so but my father and I shared a slightly different

passion in life.

Fox: True but thats where I come in.

Alfred drives up in front of the two men

Wayne: Need a ride?

Fox: No thanks, Ive got my own.

Fox gestures to a black Rolls Royce Phantom parked in front of

Alfred

Wayne smiles: I must pay well.

Fox smiles back: That you do Mr. Wayne.

The two men enter their cars and drive off.

INT: WAYNES CAR

Alfred: I presume your meeting went well Master Bruce?

Wayne: Going well is a very loose term these days.

Alfred: On a lighter note Ms. Madison is on the line for you.

Wayne picks up the phone

Wayne: Hello beautiful

Madison (over the phone): How was your meeting?

Wayne: It had a beginning, middle, and end.

Madison (over the phone): Oh one of those?

Wayne: One of those.

Madison (over the phone): Well it turns out my sister wont be

coming to Gotham after all. How about a night out?

Wayne: Sounds good.

Before Wayne can finish that sentence a semi-truck runs a red

light ramming into Foxs car. Alfred slams on the breaks.

Wayne: Was that Fox?! Hey Ive got to let you go.

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Wayne drops the phone and quickly exits his car sprinting to the

Foxs crumpled car. He finds Fox covered in broken glass with

blood dripping from his head. Waynes eye catches a steady

stream of gasoline leaking onto the pavement. Wayne begins to

panic shaking his unconscious friend.

Wayne: Fox! Wake up!

Suddenly a loud explosion engulfs the car into flames knocking

Wayne back. The raging fire leaves Wayne helpless as once again

he is unable to save the lives of the people closest to him.

EXT: GRAVESIDE - DAY

A large gathering of people, dressed in black, pay their

respects to the deceased icon. A beautiful forest of flowers

covers the wooden casket. Bruce stands, beside Julie Madison andAlfred, with a heavy heart as Foxs eulogy is read.

EXT: ARKHAM ASYLUM-NIGHT

INT: HUGO STRANGES OFFICE

Sitting on Stranges desk are files upon files. Names on the

files include Joker, Waylon Jones (Killer Croc), Harley Quinn,

Harvey Dent, Victor Fries (Mr. Freeze), Edward Nigma, and

Jonathan Crane. Strange studies each one, taking notes, along

with replaying interview tapes over and over again.

EXT: WAYNE MANOR-DAY

INT: BATCAVE

Wayne sits at the massive computer watching a well respected

economic strategist, OSWALD COBBLEPOT, perform an interview on

60 Minutes with Bob Simon. Cobblepot does not appear as short

rounded man but a more realistic businessman Phillip Seymour

Hoffman.

Simon: Mr. Cobblepot you are renowned as the single most

influential man on Wall Street when it comes to predicting the

winners and losers. With that, many people consider you a

prodigy. What do you say to those statements?

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Cobblepot flattered by the remarks: Ive never considered

myself a prodigy or even an expert. I simply enjoy the ends and

outs of economics. I constantly soak up every fabric of

information I come across. With that knowledge I make

predictions based solely on the best interest of that company.

The name of the game is making money and people make the choices

that bring in a revenue stream.

Simon: Im sure you have seen the recent decline in Wayne

Enterprise. What do you believe has caused the fall of such a

giant?

Cobblepot surprised at the bluntness of the question: Wow you

really are putting me on the spot. To answer your question I

believe time is responsible. This world is evolving at an

unprecedented pace that no one can realistically keep up with.Thomas Wayne, Bruce Wayne, and Luscious Fox did an outstanding

job creating the empire but eventually new blood with new ideas

are needed.

Simon: When you say new blood are you referring to yourself?

Cobblepot laughs: Lets not get ahead of ourselves.

Simon: Seriously if Bruce Wayne walked through that door with a

job do you take it?

Cobblepot pauses for a moment considering the questions: Lets

just say I would listen.

Wayne pauses the tape on Cobblepots face. He leans back in his

chair pondering the notion of Bob Simons question.

EXT: GOTHAM ROOFTOP-NIGHT

Batman sits perched on the head of a gargoyle statue panning the

skyline. The sound of police sirens fill the air. In a brief

moment Batman sours from the building top into the night.

EXT: GOTHAM SHIPPING DOCKS

A single hanger is surrounded by police cars and cops collecting

evidence. COMMISIONER JIM GORDON stands inside the hanger

panning over the dead bodies. Forensics teams take photographs

of the brutal act.

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Batman: How many?

The sudden voice startles Gordon.

Gordon: I hate when you do that.

Gordon gives the forensic team a look: Take 5

The hanger clears leaving Batman and Gordon alone

Gordon: Fourteen, but this one over here will really surprise

you.

The two walk over to a body lying next to a smashed chair. The

body is wearing a green suit.

Batman: Nigma

Gordon: He solved his last riddle.

Batman: Any idea who did this?

Gordon: I was hoping you could tell us. So far no prints have

shown up. No eye witness, nothing.

Batman examines Nigmas dead body for clues. He then takes a

final glance at the other bodies.

Batman: Let me know what you find.

Gordon: Always do


INT: BRUCE WAYNES OFFICE

Wayne sits at his desk deep in thought. Contemplating the next

move for Wayne Enterprise along with the mystery of who was

finally able to knock off the Riddler. Mr. Russells knock on

door pulls Wayne back to reality.

Russell: You wanted to see me?

Wayne: Yes, come in and shut the door behind you.

Russell enters the office, closing the door behind, and takes a

seat.

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Wayne: Ive been thinking about where we go from here. Have you

heard of Oswald Cobblepot?

Russell immediately recognizes the name: The new hot shot who

brought Wall Street to its knees?

Wayne: Thats the one.

Russell: You would be hard pressed to find anyone who hasnt.

Hes been on the cover of every newspaper and magazine for the

past 6 months. Are you wanting to bring him on board?

Wayne: I want to meet this guy first. See what hes all about.

Russell: Hes about making money. Taking yesterdays trash and

turning it to gold. You believe Cobblepot can do the same for

us?

Wayne stands from his chair and walks over to a large window

viewing Gothams vast skyscrapers.

Wayne: This Company has been through a lot with its recent

decline and Fox now gone. He was the backbone of Wayne

Enterprise, never settling for anything less. Its time for a

new mind with new ideas. Wayne Enterprise still has so much to

offer this city and world.

Wayne turns back toward Russell

Wayne: And I believe this man can continue that purpose.

EXT: GOTHAM POLICE STATION-DAY

The overweight cynical Detective HARVEY BULLOCK sits at his

clutter filled desk reviewing photographs of the homicide

involving the Riddler. One by one Bullock flips through the

pictures taking notice that each victim died from a single

gunshot wound.

Detective JAMIE HARPER, the newest member of Gothams police

force, comes over to Bullocks desk.

Harper: You wanted to see me?

Bullock not taking his eyes off the photos

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Bullock: Take a seat.

Harper sits curiously waiting for Bullocks request.

Bullock: Did you get your hands on the ballistics report?

Harper scrambles in the folder, she his holding, retrieving the

report.

Harper: I did. Each victim was murdered by the same gun.

Bullock interrupting: You mean the same model.

Harper: No the same gun shot each man. Every firearm leaves its

own signature on the bullet casings primer. Every recovered

casing had the same signature.

Bullocks face, no longer buried in photos, is completely lockedon Harper.

Bullock: Youre telling me a single man was able to knock off

one of the most elusive criminals in Gotham?

Harper: Looks that way.

Bullock: Does Gordon know?

Harper: He needs to.

INT: GORDONS OFFICE

Gordon sits at his desk reviewing the ballistics file Harper had

previously given to Bullock. After several moments Gordon tosses

the file on his desk.

Gordon: No wonder we didnt find any prints. It was just one

man. Who in the world is capable of this?

Bullock and Harper sit across from the Commissioners desk

Bullock: Considering the common link with each victim receiving

a single fatal gunshot wound. Id say someone with highly

advanced training with a firearm.

Gordon: The good news is they gave us one less criminal to

worry about but by performing a 14 body homicide they also

jumped to the top of the most wanted list.

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Gordon stands from his chair and repositions himself on the

desks front corner.

Harper: Could it be rival gangs or someone new trying to make a

name?

Gordon: Weve had gang wars before but nothing of this

magnitude. Edward Nigma was a heavy hitter. He wouldnt fall to

some rank amateur.

Bullock: You dont think.

Gordon: Dont even finish that Bullock. Im not making him

public enemy one just yet.

Bullock: Whether youre ready to or not you know the Batman is

bound to snap. Who else could pull off a stunt like this?

Gordon leans down into Bullocks face with an angered scowl.

Gordon: Bullock I do not have time for your personal vendettas

on this case. Your job is to collect evidence and present a case

off that evidence, nothing more.

Bullock returns with an equally angered scowl

Bullock: Understood

EXT: ARKHAM ASYLUM-NIGHT

INT: STRANGES RESEARCH LAB

The eerie lab showcases dim lighting and surgical steal

instruments aligned across gray walls. Amongst the large shelves

are boxes upon boxes of research notes while newspaper clippings

of various Batman headlines clutter the walls. A large window

fills the center of a wall with a distant view of Gothams city

lights. Strange works at a table and from the shadow emerges

Floyd Lawton (Deadshot).

Strange: Deadshot, are you ready for another night on the town?

Deadshot: Give me a name.

Strange hands Deadshot a Joker card

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Strange: Basement of the Quarter building in the Narrows. Watch

yourself hes got a sense of humor.

Deadshot takes the card from Strange exiting the lab

EXT: NARROWS

The blackest of nights, streets littered with graffiti, homeless

men with garbage fires. A picture of suffering and desperate,

where the evil go to die.

EXT: QUARTER BUILDING

Built on the struggles of life. Broken windows, rusting steel,

and stench of corruption make up its exterior.

INT: QUARTER BUILDING-BASEMENT

The Joker and his henchmen sit at rusted table.

Joker: It is time to get back in the game boys. No more hiding.

HAHAHA

Joker puts his hands over his face and quickly pulls them away:

The peak-a-boo game is over! HAHAHA

The henchmen SHOUT in agreement

Henchmen: Where do we start?

Joker leaps on the table and grabs the mans collar pulling him

in: HAHAHA I thought youd never ask!

The power suddenly shuts off leaving the men in darkness

The Jokers laugh slowly builds: H-A-H-A-H-A is the Batman

paying us a visit?

In the darkness a menacing voice comes forth: Worse

Joker: Ok boys time to welcome our guest.

Silence continues as none of the henchman make a move. The

lights quickly cut on. Jokers finds himself staring down

barrels of his henchmens guns. At the rooms center stands

Deadshot dropping a thousand yard stair on the clown.

Joker: Not me you fools, him!

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The henchmen dont bat an eye at the Jokers request.

Deadshot: Your men work for me now.

Joker nonchalantly hops down from the table walking toward

Deadshot: I can see that. So the Batman has you doing his dirty

work. Cant say I blame the guy. Hes a little obsessive.

Deadshot: Not exactly.

Deadshot pulls a pistol from his coat and puts a bullet between

the Jokers eyes. Jokers limp body falls to the floor dead,

blood trickles down his face.


INT: CONFERENCE ROOM

Wayne sits at the end of the large table. Oswald Cobblepot

enters the room. Wayne very happy to see the man stands to greet

his guest.

Wayne: Mr. Cobblepot, great to finally meet you.

Cobblepot nearly star struck: The Bruce Wayne himself. It is

truly an honor.

The two take their seats.

Wayne: Thank you for coming on such short notice.

Cobblepot: Believe me Mr. Wayne this is the opportunity of a

lifetime. Sorry to hear about Mr. Fox. He was a titan in this

industry.

Wayne: Thats why I brought you here. Wayne Enterprise is in

unfamiliar territory. Stocks are dropping, contracts are

falling, and our CEO just died. I saw your interview on 60

Minutes. What you told Simon, do you believe it?

Cobblepot takes in a deep breath letting out half of it: Mr.

Wayne I believe Wayne Enterprise is the gateway to the future.

The assets, reputation, shear resources outweigh your closet

competitors by a land slide. This company can and will lead our

world into the centuries to come. You are capable of changing

lives and redefining how we look at energy production, weapons,

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agriculture, medicine, space travel. There is no limit. Someone

just has to open that gate.

Wayne ponders Cobblepots statement for moment: And you can

accomplish that?

Cobblepot opens his briefcase and pulls out a folder handing it

to Wayne.

Cobblepot: A successful man is a prepared man. Here is an

action plan of how Wayne Enterprise can reclaim its rightful

place atop the world. Just a little something I cooked up on the

way here.

Wayne takes several moments flipping through the folder. He

drops it onto the table.

Wayne begins to crack a smile: Im sold. How would you like to

become the CEO of Wayne Enterprise effective immediately?

Cobblepot taken back by the offer: Youre serious?

Wayne: Its time we have new blood in this place. I think

youre the man for the job.

Cobblepot smiles: Where do I sign?

EXT-GOTHAM CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT-NIGHT

INT-MORGUE

A typical morgue lab with stainless steel operating tables,

tools, and body bags. Gordon enters walking over to DR. FIELDS

standing next body covered with a sheet.

Gordon: Is it him?

Fields pulls down the sheet revealing the Joker DNA is a match.

Somebody finally got him.

Gordon shaking his head in amazement: I honestly never thought

this day would come. Now weve just got to find out whos doing

this.

Fields:I may be able to answer that.

She points to a stab wound on the Jokers chest.

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Fields: Although he died from a gunshot to the head I found a

stab wound in the upper chest.

Fields reaches onto a table revealing a Batarang fragment to

Gordon: And this is what caused it. It was sticking out of him

when he came in.

Gordon in utter disbelief at what he is seeing: Has anyone else

seen this?

Fields: Youre the first to know.

Gordon: Keep it that way for now.

EXT: POLICE DEPARTMENT ROOFTOP-NIGHT

Gordon stands next to a Bat Signal shooting high in the sky.

Batman: What do you got?

Gordon quickly turns toward the Dark Knight: The Joker is dead.

Batman: How?

Gordon: He took a bullet between the eyes but we found this in

his chest.

Gordon reveals the Batarang fragment to Batman.

Gordon: Look familiar?

Batman takes a closer look at the fragment recognizing the

design: Who killed the Joker?

Gordon taking a deep breath: No official leads yet but this

doesnt look good. Ive been on your side since day one but I

cant if youre becoming an executioner.

Batman: I did not kill the Joker. This is a distraction.

Gordon: How did they get this though?

Batman: I dont know.

CUT TO: BATCAVE

Wayne sporting a cowlless batsuit, sits at the massive computer

analyzing the Batarang fragment. He manipulates several controls

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dissecting the dimensions and materials of the fragment. Alfred

walks up behind Wayne carrying tea.

Alfred: Tea Master Bruce?

Wayne not taking his eyes from the computer: Just put it on the

table.

Alfred takes notice of the Batarang fragment on screen:

Designing a new Batarang?

Wayne: Its one of mine.

Alfred not expecting such an answer: Excuse me?

Wayne: I have an impersonator Alfred. Someone is out there

killing with my weapons.

Alfred: Any idea who?

Wayne: Not a clue. Theres not so much as a fingerprint on this

thing. Ive got to find out who before its too late.

Alfred: Will this be changing your dinner celebration for Mr.

Cobblepot?

Wayne: No, he is far too important to Wayne Enterprises

future. Just like Batman, Bruce Wayne has duties as well.

EXT: WAYNE MANOR-NIGHT

A party atmosphere outside the mansion as guest make their way

inside.

INT: PARTY AREA

Some of Gothams most important people treat themselves to fine

wining and dining. Soft music plays in the background as guest

mingle and enjoy company. A well dressed Bruce Wayne walks over

to another well dressed man and his colleges.

Wayne: Mayor Grange nice to see you again.

Grange shaking Waynes hand: Always a pleasure Bruce.

Wayne turns to see Gordon with his wife SARAH GORDON and

daughter BARBRA GORDON

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Gordon:Fine party Mr. Wayne.

Wayne: Thank you sir.

Wayne taking notice of Gordons daughter: Barbra you looking

stunning as always just like your mother.

Sarah and Barbra share a flattering smile: Thank you

Wayne notices a gorgeous woman wearing a beautiful black dress

who has just entering the room.

Wayne: If you would excuse me.

Wayne walks over to the woman handing her a drink and sharing a

kiss.

Wayne: You bring a whole new meaning to the little black dress.

Madison smiles: You dont clean up so bad yourself. Is the man

of the hour here yet?

Wayne: Not yet, you now these people can be shy at first.

Madison: Youre not making it easy on him inviting Gothams

dream team of citizens.

Wayne chuckles: The man needs to know how to carry himself in a

room. Wayne Enterprise isnt a quickie store off the interstate.

Cobblepot: I would not be taking the job if it was Mr. Wayne.

Wayne happy to see the man: Oswald glad you finally arrived at

your own party.

Cobblepot: My party. Kind of hard to say that when I dont know

anyone.

Madison: Thats what I said.

Wayne: Oswald I would like you to meet my boss Julie Madison.

Cobblepot: A pleasure Ms. Madison.

Mayor Grange walks up the trio.

Grange: This must be the man of the hour.

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Cobblepot shaking the Mayors hand: Oswald Cobblepot

Grange: I knew your grandfather when he was Mayor.

Wayne: Grandfather?

Cobblepot: Theodore Cobblepot, he was here in Gotham years ago,

small world.

Grange: Indeed it is. Mr. Cobblepot I wish the best of luck to

you and welcome to Gotham.

Grange walks away

Cobblepot: So what can I expect from tonight?

Wayne: Hopefully nothing too daunting a couple hundred

handshakes, pictures, interviews; just the usual.

As Wayne finishes that statement a gunshot goes off in the room.

People scream and panic scattering toward the exits. Several

more shots are fired. Amongst the frantic guest emerges Deadshot

in his trench coat along with his henchmen in tuxedos. Wayne

grabs Madisons hand.

Wayne: You know where to go. Get there!

Madison acknowledges in agreement and scampers away. Wayne then

turns his attention toward Cobblepot.

Wayne: Find a man named Jim Gordon and stay with him.

Cobblepot: What about you?

Wayne: Dont worry about me.

Cobblepot runs off with the wave of people. Wayne exits behind

them into an alternate room. Deadshot and his men have each exit

covered preventing the people from escaping.

Deadshot addressing the trapped prisoners: Where is the one

they call Bruce Wayne?

No one answers until Grange steps forward. What do you want

with us?

Deadshot: Your soul

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Deadshot raises his arm revealing a double barreled wrist gun

pointing it at the Grange. Just before a shot is fired Batman

leaps into action knocking Deadshot to the ground. Batman on top

of Deadshot lands a punch to his face followed by another.

Batman: Its me you want.

Batmans next punch is blocked by Deadshot: Youre right Mr.

Wayne it is you.

Batmans concentration broken for a moment with that statement.

Deadshot takes the chance kicking Batman off. Batman now

surrounded by six henchmen, throws down a smoke bomb and

unleashed furry on his enemy. Through a cloud of smoke he

smashes his fist into Henchmen 1s face followed by an elbow to

the back of Henchmen 2s head. With 4 left Batman round house

kicks Henchmen 3 and puts his knee in Henchmen 4s stomach

followed by slamming his fist to the neck. Henchmen 5 charges

Batman with his sword aimlessly swinging. Batman catches the

blade with his sharp wrist bracers putting Henchmen 5 in a

headlock and kicks Henchmen 6 knocking him back. Finally Batman

picks Henchmen 5 over his head whaling him at Henchmen 6

finishing them off. Batman hears a familiar scream. He turns

toward its direction to see Madison held at gun point by

Deadshot.

Deadshot: Its no use! Tonight your world will be turned upside

down!

Batman: Who are you?

Deadshot: Someone like you, someone trying to make a

difference.

A tank like truck crashes through the wall between Batman and

Deadshot. People scream and scurry in fear. Before Batman can

get to the truck it drives away. Batman throws a tracking beacon

to its exterior. The truck exits leaving behind destruction with

no sign of Deadshot, henchmen, or Madison. Batman scampers away

from the distracted crowd.

INT: BATCAVE

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A loud roar takes the environment as the tumblers lights cut

on. The tumbler speeds out of the Batcave headed toward Gotham.

Batman manipulates the controls displaying a schematic of

Gotham. On the schematic a blinking light appears.

INT: TANK TRUCK

The henchmen load their multitude of guns as Deadshot sharpens

his sword blade. Madison is terrified for her life.

Madison: What do you want with me?

Deadshot pauses his sharpener: To show Gotham their beloved

Batman is no immortal.

EXT: GOTHAM STREETS

The tumbler speeds down the busy street dipping and dodging

traffic.

INT: TUMBLER

The schematic reveals Batman closing in on the truck.

INT: TANK TRUCK

Driver looks in his side mirror seeing the tumbler closing in.Get ready boys. Hes here.

Deadshot and the henchmen cock their guns. The trucks top hatch

opens. A henchmen climbs out with a bazooka firing it at the

tumbler. Batman is able to dodge the massive explosion and

continues his pursuit.

INT: TUMBLER

Batman manipulates controls firing mini guns at the trucks

tires blowing out the back left.

INT: TANK TRUCK

Driver struggles but regains control continuing down the highway.

Deadshot: The bridge is up ahead.

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The two approach a bridge over pass. The tank truck makes it

under but as the tumbler approaches an Apache chopper emerges

firing multiple missiles creating a large explosion.

INT: TANK TRUCK

Driver sees the explosion from the side mirror.

Driver: No way he survived that.

Deadshot: I want him alive.

CUT TO: EXPLOSION SITE

Batman emerges from the destroyed tumbler. He sees the tank

truck cut a sharp left into a parking garage. Using a grapple

gun the Dark Knight explodes into the night toward his enemy.

EXT: TOP DECK OF PARKING GARAGE

The tank truck roars to the top coming to a screeching halt. The

cargo door opens with Deadshot, Madison, and the henchmen filing

out. Batman glides in joining them in a standoff.

Deadshot: Youre a resilient man. Ill have to give you that.

Batman: Let the girl go.

Deadshot: I cant do that. I first need to understand youBatman. You have the singular rule of maintaining life at all

cost. For years you have slapped Gothams bottom feeders on the

hand with your fear gimmicks. Because of your unwillingness to

act someone had to clean up your mess. The Joker and Riddler met

their long overdue death by my hand. It was the only way to make

a statement. An example needed to be made.

Deadshot turns to look at the terrified Madison: And now

another example is to be made Bruce.

Deadshots wrist gun goes off killing Madison. Her limp body

falls to the ground.

Batman: Julie!!!

Batman, overcome with anger, chargers toward Deadshot. Henchmen

create a wall in front of their leader. Batman violently begins

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kicking and punching the men keeping them off guard. Henchmen 1

pulls out a lead pipe swinging it at Batman. He blocks his first

swing and takes it away from him slugging Henchmen 2 and 3 to

the ground with it. Henchmen 4 and 5 come at Batman. He blocks

henchman 4s punches then lands a blow to his ribs. Henchman 5

pulls out a pistol but Batman is able to block it shooting him

in the foot followed by an upper cut knocking him to the ground.

Henchman 5 comes back at Batman but is punched in the jaw

followed by a kick breaking his knee. Batman lands an earth

shattering punch to henchman 7s temporal followed by bone

crushing round house kick to henchmen 8s head. The once army of

henchmen now lay scattered on the ground. Deadshot has

disappeared. Batman runs over to the lifeless Madison. He holds

her close devastated at his loss.

CUT TO: VIKI VALE NEWS SET

Vale: Reports are coming in that Waylon Jones better known as

Killer Croc washed up on a Gotham City shoreline this morning.

Investigators are still determining cause of death while they

continue to form leads.

CUT TO: JACK RIDER NEWS SET

Rider: We interrupt your regularly scheduled program with

breaking news that Harvey Two Face Dent, former Gotham City

district attorney, was gunned down last night. Once again

investigators are still building evidence toward the killer.

CUT TO: VIKI VALE ON NEWS SET

Vale looks disturbed as to what she must say.

Vale: I encourage small children and the faint of heart to

excuse themselves from this broadcast. Moments ago police

discovered the bodies of Harley Quinn, Victor Fires, and

Jonathan Crane suspended from a tree in Gotham City Park. The

one responsible for the brutality is unknown at this time.

CUT TO: POLICE DEPARTMENT-CONFERENCE ROOM

Bullock outraged: Weve got to get Batman off the streets! Hes

turned into some kind of mercenary.

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Gordon: Shut it Bullock! We have no evidence linking him to the

murders.

Bullock: And we have nothing saying hes innocent.

Harper: What about the Batarang in the Jokers body?

Gordon rolls his eyes in disgust thinking no one else knew.

Bullock: Batarang? What Batarang?

Grange: Are you withholding evidence Gordon?

Gordon takes a deep breath realizing his job could be on the

line.

Gordon: Dr. Fields found what appeared to be a Batarang

fragment in the Jokers chest. It was investigated. Batmandenied being at the scene.

Bullock: Of course he denied it! Why do you trust him! Were

next!

Grange: Thats enough detective. Jim effective immediately you

are relieved as Commissioner on the account of tampering with

evidence. Chief Inspector VANE will assume Commissioner Duties

until further notice. Assemble a team and bring in the Batman.

Vane: Yes sir



Cobblepot stands in front of the board members giving an update.

Cobblepot: Alonzo Kurstov owns 90% of the water and oil supply

in Russia. Nickolie Jenner, Kurstovs partner of 13 years, has

moved on due to no longer being able to pull his weight.

Russell: I thought Jenner retired because of a heart condition?

Cobblepot: Call it what you will but Jenner was a leach.

BEAT

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Cobblepot (continued): This is the opportunity weve been

looking for. Kurstov is an international power house. If we take

Jenners place Wayne Enterprise would regain global dominance.

Wayne: Sounds like a bold move. Do we know if Kurstov is even

interested in doing business with the West?

Cobblepot: After dealing with Jenners excuses and lack of

motivation Kurstov is willing to work with a professional

organization as ourselves.

Wayne: Lets meet Mr. Kurstov and go from there.

The meeting is over and board members exit the room leaving

Cobblepot and Wayne.

Cobblepot: The board seemed a little reluctant to my idea.

Wayne: Todays international market is definitely outside the

box for them.

Cobblepot: I know Luscious Fox would not have approved but I

feel like thats how Wayne Enterprise got in this mess.

Wayne defending Fox: Fox was the first person to make Wayne

Enterprise relevant since my father. Do not put the blame on

him.

Cobblepot: My mistake Mr. Wayne. I did not mean to attack his

reputation.

INT: BAT CAVE

Wayne sits at the master computer viewing inside the police

station via their security cameras. He notices Gordons name is

no longer on his office door. It now reads Commissioner Anthony

Vane.

EXT: GORDONS HOUSE-NIGHT

INT: GARAGE

Gordon has the hood of his car up while he works on it.

Batman: Out of a job?

Gordon startled, bangs his head on the hood.

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Gordon grimaces in pain rubbing his head: I thought we talked

about the sneaking up thing.

Gordon scans the area making sure no one is watching: Something

like that. Grange fired me for keeping that Batarang fragment a

secret. Theyre coming for you though. Youre the prime suspect.

Batman: I didnt kill those men Gordon. Its a set up, some

kind of distraction.

Gordon: Well its working.

CUT TO: SURVEILLANC CAR ACROSS THE STREET

Two undercover cops watch Gordon and Batman through binoculars.

A hearing amplifier allows them to listen in.

Gordon: Any idea whos behind this?

Batman: I have a feeling the one who crashed the Cobblepot

welcoming.

Police cars come to screeching halts around Gordon and Batman.

Guns aimed directly at them. Batman quickly uses his grapple gun

exploding from the scene.

Bullock picks up his radio: Batman is headed east. Repeat

Batman going east through the air need chopper assistance.

Radio: Copy that.

CUT TO: GOTHAM SKYLINE

Three choppers flying through the night. Using infrared radar

one pilot spots Batman.

Pilot 1: Ive got him on radar atop the Scott Building.

Swat member: Copy that. Go live. We take him alive...if

possible.

Swat member fires several pepper spray bombs toward Batman. The

roof feels with a cloud of pepper spray. Batman quickly covers

his face with his cape making his way towards the buildings

edge.

Swat member: Ive lost visual. Anyone see him?

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CUT TO: CHOPPER 2

Pilot 2: Ive got him. Hes in the alley. Get ground support.

CUT TO: ALLEY

Batman coughing and disoriented makes his way to the alleys

end. Swat members repel down the building walls to Batmans

position raising their weapons. Batman now finds himself

surrounded by a dozen guns.

Swat member: Get on the ground and place your hands behind your

back.

Batman does so but before cuffs can be placed on him several

gunshots are fired dropping Swat members. Deadshot and his

henchmen arrive gunning down the entire Swat team. Batman slowlygets to his feet still feeling the pepper sprays effect.

Deadshot and the henchman look upon the wounded Bat. Deadshot

walks over and knocks Batman to the ground with a punch.

Deadshot: I couldnt let Gothams finest take you just yet. We

still have much for you to see.

Batman: Who are you?

Deadshot: Patience never has been your strong suit Bruce. In

time all your questions will be answered. Oh and by the wayJulies funeral was beautiful

Deadshot tosses a flower from the funeral on Batman and gives

him a final kick to the ribs then leaves.

INT: INTERROGATION ROOM

Gordon sits handcuffed to the table in the brightly lit room.

Bullock enters sitting in front of Gordon.

Bullock: Jim this doesnt have to be difficult. Do you or do

you not have information on the Batman murders?

Gordon: I dont know anything.

Bullock: You dont know anything? What was the visit for?

Needed help changing the oil?

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Gordon: He wanted to know why I was relieved as Commissioner.

Bullock: So he brought you a sympathy card.

Bullock stands kicking his chair against the wall in anger: Im

tired of the games Gordon! Batman killed an entire Swat team

tonight! I told you we would become the target and now its

personal! Where is the Batman?!

Bullock punches the table in anger. Several officers and

Commissioner Vane enter the room.

Vane: Harvey thats enough.

Bullock gives Gordon a menacing look as he exits.

Vane: Put Gordon in a cell. Well try again later.

EXT: WAYNE MANOR BALCONY-MORNING

Wayne looks upon the rising sun with Alfred.

Alfred: Master Bruce will you be staying in today?

Wayne: No, Cobblepot set up a meeting with Russian billionaire,

Alonzo Kurstov. If hes going to be a potential partner with

Wayne Enterprise I want to meet him.

Alfred: Very well, I will prepare your breakfast.

Wayne: Thanks Alfred.

Alfred exits the balcony leaving Wayne. After a moment Wayne

grabs a framed picture of Madison from the balcony shelf. Wayne

looks at the picture with heavy heart as he misses the one

person in the world that gave him a normal life.



Wayne enters to an empty room. Wayne expecting a meeting with

Kurstov his surprised and heads for Cobblepots office.

INT: COBBLEPOTS OFFICE

Wayne: Wheres Kurstov?

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Cobblepot sitting at his desk: There was a change in plan. Mr.

Kurstov had a scheduling conflict and couldnt make it. He

already wanted to do the deal so we signed on it.

Wayne stunned: You signed the deal?

Cobblepot: It was our only chance. People like Kurstov dont

have time to wait.

Wayne shuts the door: Oswald I may have appointed you CEO but

its still my name on the front of the building. Its my money

and my company. Cancel the deal.

Cobblepot: You cant cancel the deal. Well lose Kurstov

completely not to mention the buyout clause.

Wayne: What clause?

Cobblepot: If either partner terminates the contract an amount

of 100 billion dollars will be paid. Its standard.

Wayne clinches his jaw in anger but pauses for a moment

regaining his composure: This better work Oswald.

Cobblepot gives a menacing look to Wayne as he leaves the office.

INT: STRANGES OFFICE

Strange sits at a computer typing notes while reviewing others.Deadshot stands in the shadowy corner.

Strange: Everything is coming together as planned. Begin the

final phase.

Deadshot: As you wish

INT: BATCAVE

Wayne manipulates controls of the main frame computer finishing

restoration of a new tumbler. Wayne walks over to the new

tumbler.

Wayne: Begin diagnostics

Computer: Diagnostics commencing

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Wayne goes back to the main frame manipulating controls bringing

up a news site. A breaking news headline reads Kurstov Bankrupt

Wayne Enterprise Sunk. Waynes eyes widen in disbelief. He

clicks on the story discovering its truth.

Computer: Diagnostics complete, tumbler fully operational.

EXT: WAYNE ENTERPRISE-MORNING

INT: HALLWAY

Wayne storms down the hall looking for Cobblepot.

INT: COBBLEPOTS OFFICE

Wayne enters holding up the front page of the Gothams Time

Newspaper.

Wayne: What is this all about?

Cobblepot: Its a minor setback

Wayne: Minor setback? Theyre predicting the end of Wayne

Enterprise!

Cobblepot: Its blown out of proportion Bruce, media talk. I

really wouldnt worry.

Wayne: Who do you think you are coming into my company andthinking you can do whatever you want?

Cobblepot stands from his desk angered: You wanted this Wayne.

You wanted this the moment your little family business became

irrelevant. Im doing my job!

Wayne: You no longer have one.

Cobblepot: On the contrary Mr. Wayne you dont have one.

Kurstov going bankrupt put us in the same boat. The government

now owns Wayne Enterprise and their first act was putting meatop the corporate ladder.

Wayne slams Cobblepot against the wall putting his hands around

his throat.

Wayne: You will pay for this.

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Cobblepot: Now Now dont make me throw you out of my building.

Wayne looks like he wants kill Cobblepot. He releases his grip,

straightens his suit, and walks out.

EXT: WAYNE MANOR-DAY

INT: KITCHEN

Alfred stands at the sink washing dishes when he hears a noise

coming from the hall. He goes to investigate.

Alfred: Master Bruce is that you?

When Alfred turns the corner he is met by Deadshots double

barreled wrist guns.

Deadshot: Hello Butler

A punch to the back of Alfreds head puts him on the floor

unconscious.

EXT: POLICE DEPARTMENT-DAY

INT: FRONT OFFICE

People are running around in a panic, phones ringing off the

hook.

Bullock: Is the airport secured?

Harper: Not yet. Security is working on it.

Bullock: Whats taking them so long?

EXT: GOTHAM AIR PORT-DUSK

Henchmen are throughout the airport where security guards lie

dead on the ground. Hundreds of innocent people sit huddled in

corners. Several henchmen converge with Deadshot.

Deadshot: Bombs in place?

Henchmen: Just as you asked.

Deadshot: What about the Butler?

Henchmen: Hes in position.

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EXT: WAYNE MANOR-NIGHT

INT: HALLWAY

Wayne walks around the halls looking for Alfred. He walks up on

a note where Alfred was abducted. The note reads Its time

Bruce Wayne crumbles up the note in anger. He enters the

library pulling back a book for the wall to slide open revealing

an elevator.

INT: BATCAVE

Wayne exits the elevator and makes his way to a sealed vault. As

he opens the vault a dart sticks in his neck. Wayne pulls out

the dart examining it and slowly becomes woozy falling to the

ground. Several henchmen pick up Waynes body carrying it.

One henchman speaks into a radio: We have Wayne.

EXT: POLICE DEPARTMENT-NIGHT

INT: JAIL CELL

Gordon sits alone in his cell staring at the floor and hears

footsteps coming down the hall. Harper enters and walks to

Gordons cell holding keys.

Gordon: What are you doing?

Harper unlocks the door opening it.

Harper: Not everyone thinks youre guilty. Heres your stuff.

Gordon takes the bag from Harper and steps out of the cell

Harper: The airport has been taken over and with a bomb threat.

No one knows what to do. Youre the expert.

INT: DARK ROOM

Wayne lies on a medical table with restraints on arms, legs,

chest, and across his forehead. He slowly regains consciousness.

Strange: Ah Mr. Wayne nice to see you show a little life.

Strange walks over to where Wayne can see him and cuts on a

bright light. Wayne squints his eyes in discomfort.

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Strange: First off I am Dr. Hugo Strange director of psychology

at Arkham Asylum.

Wayne: I know who you are.

Strange: Very well then we will forgo formalities. Im sure

youre wondering why youre here?

Wayne: The question crossed my mind. Wheres Alfred?

Strange: No worries, Mr. Pennyworth is safe. You have always

been a fascinating creature to me. The death of your parents

projected you into a crime fighting Batman. You are a world

renowned billionaire, a celebrity, yet you choose to live life

fighting Gothams trash. I never had an encounter with you

personally but my line of work allowed me to see you through the

eyes of the ones you dedicated your life to stopping. Criminalslike Crane, Quinn, Joker, Nigma all gave in depth accounts of

your strengths, weaknesses, tendencies. After reviewing each

detailed interview I realized the Batman was truly

indestructible with no equal. But what I did realize even though

Batman and Bruce Wayne are two separate people they still in

habitat the same body. A person does not defeat Batman they

defeat Bruce Wayne.

Waynes face turns to fear realizing what Strange has done.

Wayne: You were behind the murders.

Strange: You live up to your reputation detective. The truth is

this is a hard town to standout in. I needed to clean out the

cupboard to get your full attention. And that Batarang worked

perfectly turning the attention of Gothams finest on

apprehending you. Gordon losing his job was not in the plan but

worked toward the cause.

Wayne: Cobblepot works for you.

Cobblepot emerges from the shadows walking with umbrella across

his shoulder: Right you are Mr. Wayne. Ive done some thinking,

and since the name Wayne Enterprise would now fall under false

advertisement, how does Oswald Enterprise sound? I think it

rolls off the tongue nicely.

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Wayne gives Cobblepot an angered look. Cobblepot leans the

umbrella against the chair.

Strange: After Mr. Foxs accident the perfect opportunity to

infiltrate Bruce Wayne presented itself. I look at Oswald like a

Penguin. Harmless to the naked eye but get too close and theyllturn on you.

Wayne: Youve proven your point. What now?

Strange: Not yet. You see Gothams airport currently has enough

C4 to create the Grand Canyon. Once I set it off and kill

somewhere in the neighborhood of two thousand people only then

will Gotham see how blind it is. Gotham has been under your

pathetic watch far too long. You never have or will truly make

this city safe. See how easy it was to dispose of Gothams

filth yet you could never do so. Its time for a new class of

crime fighters.

Wayne: Youre no different than the rest of them. Taking

innocent lives to prove your point, Youre not fighting crime

youre part of it.

With Cobblepot focused on Strange, Wayne discretely releases a

wrist restraint.

Strange: Its matter of perspective Mr. Wayne.

Wayne quickly grabs the umbrella smashing it across Stranges

face then Cobblepots. Wayne frees himself. He stands over the

drossy Strange.

Wayne: This is why youre like the others because you lose.

He picks up Strange slamming him against the wall unleashing

punch after punch leaving a face covered in blood. Strange falls

to the floor. Wayne turns to see Cobblepot running for the door.

Wayne quickly grabs him, both hands around the neck.

Wayne: This time Im gonna throw you out of the building.

Wayne throws Cobblepot out of the large window into the water

below.

EXT: ROOFTOP

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Wayne manipulates his watch. A moment passes and the Batwing

arrives jettisoning a vault. The vault opens revealing his

Batsuit. Batman enters the Batwing.

INT: BATWING

Batman manipulates the computer: Gotham Airport.

A GPS appears signaling the airports location. The Batwing flies

off toward the airport.

EXT: GOTHAM AIRPORT-NIGHT

Police and SWAT teams surround the area. GCPD choppers fly over

with spot lights.

Vane: Do we have eyes inside yet?

Bullock: No sir, cameras are down.

Vane frustrated: Then what do we have?

Bullock: Snipers are in the tower and bomb squad cleared the

perimeter. Other than that theyve got the building sealed like

a fort.

CUT TO: POLICE CAR

Harper, with Gordon, drives up to the airport.

Gordon: You know youre going to jail for this.

Harper: Not after you save two thousand lives. So please dont

mess this up.

CUT TO: BATWING SOARING THROUGH THE NIGHT

INT: BATWING

Batman manipulates controls going into stealth mode has he

approaches the airport.

EXT: AIRPORT RUNWAY

Six commercial aircraft begin moving toward the terminal gaits.

INT: AIRPORT TERMINAL GATES

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The mass of hostages has been divided up and placed at different

boarding gates.

Henchmen: Were ready to board.

Deadshot: Board

The henchmen begin herding the frantic hostages through the

concourse gaits to the plane.

EXT: AIRPORT POLICE PERIMETER

Officer: Commissioner, choppers are reporting that six planes

have been moved to the terminal gates.

Vane: What are they doing?

INT: AIRPORT TERMINAL GAITS

Deadshot: Is the chopper ready?

Henchman: Awaiting your command

Deadshot: Do it

EXT: POLICE PERIMETER

The crowd of police and rescue scamper around unsure of their

plan of attack. An Apache chopper emerges from the runway.

Bullock: Is that one of ours?

Officer: I dont think so.

The Apache turns toward the GCPD choppers and shoots them out of

the sky. The flaming aircraft crash in the police perimeter

causing everyone to scatter.

INT: COMMUNICATION TOWER

Snipers bust out the window returning fire. Their rifles pepperthe chopper but cause no damage. The Apache fires a missile

blowing up the tower.

CUT TO:

Gordon and Harper, near the perimeter, take cover from the

debris.

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The Apache begins to make another pass to finish them off. The

Batwing appears on scene.

CUT TO:

Batwing radar pinpoints all police in area giving ID through

face recognition. Off in the distance Jamie Harper and Jim

Gordons IDs match. Batman takes a second glance at Gordons

name. He then switches gears to the weapons radar putting the

Apaches tail rotor in its crosshairs. Batman fires off several

rounds causing the chopper to spin out of control crashing to

the ground. Police swarm the chopper to arrest the henchmen

pilots.

Police: Freeze!

The pilots hold pistols to their own heads killing themselves.

CUT TO:

Gordon and Harper arrive at the devastated scene. They spot

Vane, Bullock, and other officers stirring amongst the debris.

Gordon helps Vane up.

Gordon: Commissioner, are you ok?

Vane reorients himself: Yeah, what are you doing here?

Gordon: Heard you needed some help.

Vane turns to see the extent of the damage: We need a miracle.

CUT TO:

Harper helps Bullock to his feet. Bullock spots Gordon with Vane.

Bullock: Where to he come from?

Harper: Well talk about it later.

CUT TO:

The Batwing hovers above the airports glass ceiling. Batman

drops through the ceiling in the airport.

INT: AIRPORT

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Batman quickly scans the area to find no one present except the

ceilings broken glass.


Vane walks over to an officer: What do we have left?

Officer (unoptimistic): We lost the snipers in the tower and

the two choppers. Were dead in the water.

Vane: Any idea on the hostages?

Officer: None

Vane aggravated at the losses: This cant be happening!

Officer: SWAT is still on stand by sir.

Vane unsure of his next move looks at Gordon

Gordon: Send them in

INT: AIRPORT TERMINAL GAITS

Batman slowly enters to find Deadshot standing in the middle of

the room.

Deadshot: Glad to see you could make it.

Batman: Strange and Cobblepot are finished. Its over Lawton.

Deadshot laughs: You put me in the same breath of those

worthless posers. Im insulted.

Batman: I put you in the same breath with every lowlife trying

to bring harm to Gotham.

Without Deadshot seeing, Batman manipulates a control on his

utility belt.

CUT TO:

Gordons beeper goes off. He checks it and recognizes the

number. He quickly grabs his radio adjusting the channel. After

several moments of static it clears and Gordon hears Deadshots

voice through Batmans ear piece.

Gordon: Listen up! Ive got ears in the airport.

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Vane and Bullock rush to Gordon

Bullock: How are you doing that?

Gordon: Its a secure channel we use.

Vane and Bullock give Gordon a suspicious look

Gordon: It was his idea.

INT: TERMINAL GATES

Deadshot: I think you underestimate me. After all Ive managed

to kill two of the people you care most about. Fox and Madison

never stood a chance when they walked into your life.

Batman tightly clinches his fist with anger: And Ill

personally see that you pay for each one.

Deadshot: Before you take the final count let me update you on

the situation. There are six planes full of innocent bystanders

men, women, children, families a bunch of nobodies. However,

there is one person you might know.

Batman: Alfred

CUT TO:

Gordons eyes quickly cut to the radio wondering if he heardwhat he thinks he just heard.

INT: TERMINAL GAITS

Deadshot cracks an evil smile: The most important person in

your life. The man who raised you to be the upstanding citizen

you are.

Batman: If you....

Deadshot: Before you start with the threats hear me out. Each

plane is rigged with enough explosives to blow us sky high.

Deadshot holds out two switches: Its quite simple. The switch

here in my right hand is to five of the planes while the one in

my left is to your butlers plane. Im only going to use one of

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them and Ill let you choose. Two thousand innocent lives or

Alfred?

CUT TO:

Gordon: Hostages are on the planes! SWAT is clear to engage!

CUT TO:

SWAT members blow through the airports entrance to an empty

lobby.

INT: AIRPORT LOBBY

The team spreads out clearing the area. Once member walks up on

sheet covering a doorway. Using his rifle, he pushes the sheet

to the side finding a bomb in the corner.

SWAT: BOMB! MOVE!

Before anyone can move the lobby explodes into flames killing

the team.

CUT TO: POLICE PERIMETER

Everyone scampers back as flames engulf the airports entrance.

Bullock screaming into his radio: Pettit! Pettit come in!

He hears nothing but static. Bullock throws it down in

frustration.

Bullock: What are we doing?!

INT: TERMINAL GAITS

The explosion shakes the entire building.

Deadshot: Sounds like they attempted the front door. One thing

Strange kept telling me is the Batman has no physical equal.

A dozen henchmen emerge from the gaits.

Deadshot: Im personally not a believer that but Id like to

see it for myself.

The dozen aggressive men surround Batman. He raises his arms

into a fighting position as the first man lunges. Batman cracks

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his fist across the mans skull dropping him. The other eleven

all jump in at once. Batman flips over the crowd and lands a

roundhouse kick to henchman 2. Henchman 3 has his punch blocked,

arm twisted, and finished with a headbutt. Batman picks up

henchman 4 by the throat slamming into the floor. Henchman 5

violently swings a wooden bat unable to land a hit. Batman

blocks the bat breaking it and throws the fragments blinding

henchmen 6 and 7. Batman finishes off henchman 5 with a punch to

the ribs followed by an uppercut to the chin. Batman smashes

henchman 6 and 7s heads together dropping them. From behind,

henchman 8 wraps his arms around Batman while henchmen 9 and 10

land punches. Still bound Batman lands kicks to henchmen 9 and

10 and then breaks henchman 8s grip knocking him out. Henchmen

11 raises a gun to the Bat who uses henchmen 9 and 10 for cover.

The gun goes off wounding the two henchmen. Batman takes the gun

knocking out the henchman and finishes the group by roundhouse

kicking henchman 12 to the ground. Batman turns his eyes toward

a furious Deadshot.

Batman: The doctor was right.

EXT: PERIMETER

Gordon: The planes have the hostages and bombs. The airport

only has the bomb controls.

Vane: How do we take out both?

Gordon hesitates for a moment: An air strike. We blow up the

airport with an air strike.

Bullock: We do what?

Gordon: We have no one else to send in. If we dont act now it

could be too late.

Harper: Batman is in there.

Gordon: I know.

Vane: How do we disable the bombs?

Gordon: We use an E-Bomb. Its a high power microwave that

fries any electrical device within a five mile radius.

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Bullock: So we are gonna blow up the entire airport and then

knockout a five mile power grid? Are you crazy?!

Gordon: What else can we do Harvey?! No matter what happens

people will die! Someone has to make a choice....even if theres

no good one.

INT: TERMINAL GAIT

Deadshot takes off his trench coat.

Deadshot: Why dont you just kill me and end this? I know the

battle going on inside you. Bruce Wayne saves Alfred but with so

many casualties Gotham loses its faith in Batman. Batman saves

five planes but Bruce Wayne will be responsible for the death

every person he ever cared for.

Batman can hear Gordon through his earpiece: An airstrike is

going level the airport in 2 minutes. Its gonna happen with or

without you in it.

Batman begins walking toward Deadshot: Thats not a decision I

will have to make because Im not Gothams only savior. Its

full of people willing to do the right thing and make the hard

decision. Im just one of many.

Deadshot shoots Batman with his wrist gun knocking him back.

Batman holding his side gets back to his knees.

Deadshot: If there are so many then Im gonna be busy.

Deadshot raises his wrist guns. Batman quickly throws a Batarang

damaging both guns. Batman charges knocking Deadshot to the

ground. He lands several punches. Deadshot grabs Batmans head

slamming it into the floor and kicks him off. Deadshot lands

several punches to Batmans ribs. He prepares to land a knock

blow but Batman catches the punch. Batman twists his arm, puts a

knee to his stomach, and grabs him by the throat slamming him

against the wall. Deadshot is physically beaten. Batman turns to

see more henchmen coming out of the terminal gaits toward him.

Batman: Batman and Bruce Wayne do more than occupy the same

body they occupy the same soul. This mask is not to hide an

identity but a symbol of hope. Gotham cannot be torn down by

evil because there will always be heroes to rise and defend it.

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As Batman finishes that sentence the airport goes up in flames

as the planes fly by.


Mammoth flames engulf the environment as the airport is

destroyed.

Gordon: Activate the E-Bomb!

CUT TO:

Each airplanes controls go dark and power down. Military

personal cut through each planes hull rescuing hostages and

taking down the henchmen. Alfred walks off a plane unharmed.


Vane walks up to Gordon: The hostages are safe and accounted

for. Any sign of Batman?

Gordons face expresses relief along with sadness: No sign yet

but were looking.

Mayor Grange walks up: Gentlemen that was an exceptional job.

Grange turns to Gordon: Commissioner Vane told me what happened

and upon his request and my recommendation you are to continue

your duties as Commissioner.

Gordon: Thank you sir.

Grange and Vane walk away attending to other business. Harper

walks up.

Gordon sarcastically: Thank you for breaking me out of jail.

Harper smiles: Had a hunch you could handle this. Do you think

well ever find Batman or know who is?

Gordon pauses for a moment remembering what he heard on the

radio: Anything is possible.

EXT: SKY-NIGHT

A cargo plane flies through stormy weather.

INT: CARGO AREA

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A doctor along with men wearing black ninja suits stand around a

table. On the table lies a body covered by a sheet. RAS AL GHUL

walks over to the body. He pulls back the sheet revealing the

battered and burned body of Bruce Wayne.

Al Ghul: Is he dead?

Doctor: Yes, the explosion caused severe burns to the body and

lungs.

Al Ghul examines Wayne for a moment then forms a smirk: That

wont be a problem.

From outside the window Lazarus Pit becomes visible.

batman heroes will rise

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