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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: “We’ve got to get Batman off the streets! He’s turned into some kind of mercenary.”
Gordon: “Shut it Bullock! We have no evidence linking him to the murders.”
Bullock: “And we have nothing saying he’s innocent.”
Harper: “What about the Batarang in the Joker’s 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 Joker’s chest. It was investigated. Batman denied being at the scene.”
Bullock: “Of course he denied it! Why do you trust him! We’re next!”
Grange: “That’s 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”
EXT: WAYNE ENTERPRISE-DAY
INT: CONFERENCE ROOM
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, Kurstov’s 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
Cobblepot (continued): “This is the opportunity we’ve been looking for. Kurstov is an international power house. If we take Jenner’s 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 Jenner’s excuses and lack of motivation Kurstov is willing to work with a professional organization as ourselves.”
Wayne: “Let’s 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: “Today’s international market is definitely outside the box for them.”
Cobblepot: “I know Luscious Fox would not have approved but I feel like that’s 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 Gordon’s name is no longer on his office door. It now reads Commissioner Anthony Vane.
EXT: GORDON’S 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.
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. They’re coming for you though. You’re the prime suspect.”
Batman: “I didn’t kill those men Gordon. It’s 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 who’s 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: “I’ve 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: “I’ve lost visual. Anyone see him?”
CUT TO: CHOPPER 2
Pilot 2: “I’ve got him. He’s in the alley. Get ground support.”
CUT TO: ALLEY
Batman coughing and disoriented makes his way to the alley’s end. Swat members repel down the building walls to Batman’s 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 slowly gets to his feet still feeling the pepper spray’s effect. Deadshot and the henchman look upon the wounded Bat. Deadshot walks over and knocks Batman to the ground with a punch.
Deadshot: “I couldn’t let Gotham’s 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 way Julie’s 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 doesn’t have to be difficult. Do you or do you not have information on the Batman murders?”
Gordon: “I don’t know anything.”
Bullock: “You don’t know anything? What was the visit for? Needed help changing the oil?”
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: “I’m tired of the games Gordon! Batman killed an entire Swat team tonight! I told you we would become the target and now it’s personal! Where is the Batman?!”
Bullock punches the table in anger. Several officers and Commissioner Vane enter the room.
Vane: “Harvey that’s enough.”
Bullock gives Gordon a menacing look as he exits.
Vane: “Put Gordon in a cell. We’ll 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 he’s 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.
EXT: WAYNE ENTERPRISE-DAY
INT: CONFERENCE ROOM
Wayne enters to an empty room. Wayne expecting a meeting with Kurstov his surprised and heads for Cobblepot’s office.
INT: COBBLEPOT’S OFFICE
Wayne: “Where’s Kurstov?”
Cobblepot sitting at his desk: “There was a change in plan. Mr. Kurstov had a scheduling conflict and couldn’t 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 don’t have time to wait.”
Wayne shuts the door: “Oswald I may have appointed you CEO but it’s still my name on the front of the building. It’s my money and my company. Cancel the deal.”
Cobblepot: “You can’t cancel the deal. We’ll 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. It’s 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: STRANGE’S 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”
Wayne goes back to the main frame manipulating controls bringing up a news site. A breaking news headline reads “Kurstov Bankrupt Wayne Enterprise Sunk”. Wayne’s 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: COBBLEPOT’S OFFICE
Wayne enters holding up the front page of the Gotham’s Time Newspaper.
Wayne: “What is this all about?”
Cobblepot: “It’s a minor setback”
Wayne: “Minor setback? They’re predicting the end of Wayne Enterprise!”
Cobblepot: “It’s blown out of proportion Bruce, media talk. I really wouldn’t worry.”
Wayne: “Who do you think you are coming into my company and thinking 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. I’m doing my job!”
Wayne: “You no longer have one.”
Cobblepot: “On the contrary Mr. Wayne you don’t have one. Kurstov going bankrupt put us in the same boat. The government now owns Wayne Enterprise and their first act was putting me atop the corporate ladder.”
Wayne slams Cobblepot against the wall putting his hands around his throat.
Wayne: “You will pay for this.”
Cobblepot: “Now Now don’t 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 Deadshot’s double barreled wrist guns.
Deadshot: “Hello Butler”
A punch to the back of Alfred’s 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: “What’s 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: “He’s in position.”
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 “It’s 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 Wayne’s 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 Gordon’s cell holding keys.
Gordon: “What are you doing?”
Harper unlocks the door opening it.
Harper: “Not everyone thinks you’re guilty. Here’s 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. You’re 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.
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. I’m sure you’re wondering why you’re here?”
Wayne: “The question crossed my mind. Where’s 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 Gotham’s 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. Criminals like 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. ”
Wayne’s 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 Gotham’s 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. I’ve 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.”
Wayne gives Cobblepot an angered look. Cobblepot leans the umbrella against the chair.
Strange: “After Mr. Fox’s “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 they’ll turn on you.”
Wayne: “You’ve proven your point. What now?”
Strange: “Not yet. You see Gotham’s 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 Gotham’s filth yet you could never do so. It’s time for a new class of crime fighters.”
Wayne: “You’re no different than the rest of them. Taking innocent lives to prove your point, You’re not fighting crime you’re part of it.”
With Cobblepot focused on Strange, Wayne discretely releases a wrist restraint.
Strange: “It’s matter of perspective Mr. Wayne.”
Wayne quickly grabs the umbrella smashing it across Strange’s face then Cobblepot’s. Wayne frees himself. He stands over the drossy Strange.
Wayne: “This is why you’re 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 I’m gonna throw you out of the building.”
Wayne throws Cobblepot out of the large window into the water below.
EXT: ROOFTOP
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.