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Batman Genesis Part 2 By Seth Rex
EXT. ABANDONED BUILDING – ROOF – NIGHT
Thorne runs over to the edge of the roof and looks down. He makes his way to a different end. He is looking for a fire escape. Bruce emerges from the roof exit, gun in hand. He sees Thorne and fires a warning shot.
BRUCE Stop in the name of the law!
THORNE I make my own laws, copper!
Thorne fires toward Bruce, who ducks behind some crates.
BRUCE (To himself.) This isn’t working.
Thorne arrives at the side of the building that has the catwalk and starts down slowly, because of his extreme weight. Bruce runs over to where Thorne is.
BRUCE (Cont’d.) Stop right there!
Thorne fires his gun just barely missing Bruce’s head as he ducks.
BRUCE (Cont’d.) You were warned!
Bruce points his gun down as Thorne continues to climb.
BRUCE (Cont’d. Whispering.) Don’t become one of them, Bruce. Don’t take a life. Find another Way.
Bruce aims and shoots the gun at one of the supporting struts holding the fire escape to the building. The strut breaks loose and causes the fire escape to sway. Thorne gasps.
THORNE Are you crazy?!
BRUCE (Whispering.) Perhaps.
Bruce shoots again hitting another strut. The fire escape breaks free and begins to fall to the alley below as Thorne screams. Thorne lands right in a dumpster as the fire escape crashes on top of it, making sure that he cannot escape. Bruce smiles.
Gordon and a few other cops emerge on the roof. They rush over to where Bruce is. They look down to see the destroyed fire escape.
GORDON Good job, Wayne. You caught one of This cities biggest crime lords. He’s where he belongs now, with the Rest of the garbage.
Bruce sighs as he stands and shakes Gordon’s hand. They all start back down.
INT. WAYNE MANOR – FOYER – NIGHT
Bruce walks into the mansion’s entrance door as Alfred walks in with a tray. He smiles.
ALFRED How was the first night on the job?
Bruce takes off his trench coat and hangs it up.
BRUCE It was fine, Alfred... but it isn’t What I want.
ALFRED I figured as much. I just thought You’d keep with it for longer then One night.
BRUCE Oh, I could if I wanted to. I Helped bring down a top drug lord In Gotham.
ALFRED My heavens! Who?
BRUCE Rupert Thorne. It was a major bust. I’m a hero to Gordon and the other Officers... but I have a feeling That Loeb and Flass wouldn’t feel The same.
ALFRED Well, that’s obvious, but what are You going to do now to avenge your Parents then?
BRUCE I need something that the criminals Will come to fear.
ALFRED And that would be?
BRUCE I have an idea.
INT. WAYNE MANOR – HALLWAY – NIGHT
Bruce and Alfred are plying a door open. It is the same one that led young Bruce, Pamela, and Harvey into the cave! The door finally opens. They both look forward into the darkness.
ALFRED (Scared.) Well then... after you, sir.
Bruce looks to Alfred and raises an eyebrow. He then takes up his flashlight and starts into the corridor. Alfred sighs and crosses himself. He then turns on his flashlight and enters as well.
INT. BATCAVE – NIGHT
They both emerge from the passageway into the cave. Bruce is in awe from the majestic beauty of the cave. He walks over to a large platform section. He can see that it looks like some sort of observation deck. He starts up the steel stairs to the platform. Alfred follows.
BRUCE What is this, Alfred?
ALFRED This is the observation deck that Your parents used to observe the Bats.
Bruce is confused.
ALFRED (Cont’d.) Do you not remember the story Leslie told you? They used to Observe the bats. Your mother was a Scientist specializing in the study Of bats.
BRUCE And she helped father get over his Fears.
ALFRED Don’t you still fear them, Master Bruce?
BRUCE I’m not sure. That’s what I’m here To find out.
ALFRED What does all this have to do with Avenging your parents?
BRUCE It could have everything to do with Them, Alfred. It’s time that I Accept my destiny.
ALFRED And that would be?
BRUCE We’ll just have to take it one step At a time and see where that gets Us. I’m going to Wayne Enterprises In the morning. I believe I’ll find Some of the technology that I need There to get started. Meanwhile, I Need you to break the news to Loeb About my job.
ALFRED I have a feeling he won’t miss you, Sir.
They both smile.
EXT. Al GHÛL MANOR – MORNING
The sun rises slowly, bringing light to al Ghûl Manor.
INT. Al GHÛL MANOR – PARLOR – MORNING
Râ’s al Ghûl is wearing a green robe. He drinks a cup of hot tea as he picks up the Gotham Globe and looks at the front headline, smiling. The headline says “RUPERT THORNE APPREHENDED”. He laughs quietly as he reads on.
TALIA (O.S.) What is so funny, father?
Râ’s turns to see his daughter entering the room. He smiles to her.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Just my business, dear. Don’t worry Yourself. Are you ready for the new Semester?
TALIA I am.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Good. How is that friend of Yours... Pamela, isn’t it?
TALIA She’s fine, father.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL And how about the District Attorney Of yours? He is quite the catch.
TALIA For you perhaps.
Talia walks over to the small bar and starts picking out some of the food and putting it on a plate. Râ’s puts the paper down and stands up. He walks over to Talia.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL What is that supposed to mean?
TALIA You just want me going out with him To better help your empire.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL No, Talia. It is to help you. You Have been so alone here. I want you To feel loved by someone that can Provide for you once I’m gone. I do Not know how much longer the pits Will be effective for me. I won’t Be around forever.
TALIA You could’ve fooled me.
Talia takes her plate of food out of the room. Râ’s sighs and returns to his chair. He begins reading the paper again. INT. CITY HALL – OFFICE – MORNING
Harvey Dent walks into his office finding his secretary already sitting there.
HARVEY Judy! You’re here bright and early.
JUDY Same to you, Councilor. Congratulations.
HARVEY Thank you. I’m sure you know of the Move today, correct?
JUDY Yes, sir. I’ll already called for Maintenance to help with the move To your new office.
HARVEY Our new office. You’re coming as Well.
JUDY Thank you, Mr. Dent.
HARVEY Anytime. Now, do you have the files On Rupert Thorne ready?
JUDY Yes, sir, and I have a message for You to call Commissioner Loeb.
HARVEY Alright. Thank you.
Harvey starts into his private office.
INT. CITY HALL – PRIVATE OFFICE – MORNING
Harvey sits down at his desk and dials a number. He takes a pause as it rings and then answers.
HARVEY Hello, Commissioner. It’s Harvey Dent, I... Yes... Yes, I know about That. I was getting ready to start On... What!
Harvey stands up in anger.
HARVEY (Cont’d.) Why! He’s a dangerous criminal... Oh, you don’t agree, huh? We’ll see About this, Loeb.
Harvey slams the phone back on the receiver and sits back in anger.
EXT. GOTHAM UNIVERSITY – CAMPUS – DAY
Pamela and Talia are walking together, carrying their books in their arms.
PAMELA I’m just curious.
TALIA It isn’t proper for a lady to Discuss such things.
PAMELA Fine then. Keep your secrets, but I’ll find out. You know I always Do.
TALIA That’s because Harvey is like putty In your hands.
PAMELA (Smiling.) Exactly.
TALIA So when are you going to see Bruce Again?
PAMELA Not until tomorrow night. We’re Having dinner at some Italian Restaurant. He’s really busy all Day today and well, I am too. I’ve Got to get started on my new Semester’s assignments early.
They both start up the steps to one of the buildings and go inside.
INT. GU – BUILDING – HALLWAY – DAY
TALIA So, I’m guessing your class load Still focuses on Biology, right?
PAMELA Actually, I’ve been permitted to Start in the Botany classes. Dr. Woodrue finally signed over for my Permission. This is going to be the Greatest semester ever.
TALIA I’m happy for you. I just hope he’s Not as weird as Dr. Crane. It’s Hard to keep to a Psychology major With a teacher that is obsessed With having us study the natures of Fear.
PAMELA I’ve heard that Woodrue is the best Teacher here. I have no worries.
INT. GU – LECTURE HALL – DAY
Pamela enters the lecture hall and goes to one of the free seats in the crowded room. She sits down and starts taking out her materials as she prepares for the first class. The door to Woodrue’s office opens and out steps PROFESSOR JASON WOODRUE. He wears a scientist’s white coat over his suit and tie. He also wears glasses. He is actually quite a good looking guy underneath the glasses and this is what actually catches Pamela’s attention.
WOODRUE Welcome to your first day of Botany 223. This is the first day of the Rest of your lives, ladies and Gentlemen.
Pamela continues to stare dreamily at Woodrue’s face. She tries to pull away, knowing better, but can’t help it. She is mesmerized.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) I want all of you to remember this Day well. For this is when you Begin your grand trek into Understanding plant life and the Way the world works around us. It Is time that every single one of You truly saw the beauty that Exists in this paradise of a world. By the end of this semester, you Will all be ready to further your Understandings of Botany and before Long, you’ll be a doctor of Botany, Just like me.
Pamela sighs as she places her right hand on her cheek to rest her head on.
PAMELA (Whispering.) Just like you.
INT. WAYNE ENTERPRISES – HALLWAY – DAY
Bruce walks with Fox down a darkened hallway.
FOX Are you sure you want to go in There?
BRUCE Absolutely. I heard we used to make Military equipment down here.
FOX Well, this is Applied Sciences, but I had the projects shut down last Year. There was a disgruntled Employee that tried to use some of The weapons to hold people hostage. It wasn’t a good time.
BRUCE I’m sorry to hear that. If I had Known, I would’ve...
FOX It’s alright, Mr. Wayne. Don’t Worry yourself. No one was hurt.
Fox takes out a keycard. He places it into a slot and slides. The large door at the end of the hallway opens up. Bruce starts forward toward it.
FOX (Cont’d.) Mr. Wayne, you’re not planning on Starting a war, are you?
BRUCE Of course not.
FOX Are you thinking about giving this Stuff to the police department? I Honestly don’t believe that’s such A good idea.
BRUCE Mr. Fox, I’m a billionaire Adventurer. I would like to believe That I could find some equipment Here that could be very helpful for Mountain climbing, deep sea diving, And maybe even parachuting.
Fox starts to come down. He backs off.
FOX Well, that makes more sense to me.
BRUCE Good. I’ll need several hours to Take inventory. I’ve called Alfred To come pick up some things, if That’s alright.
FOX Perfectly, Mr. Wayne.
BRUCE Could you do a little something for Me while I’m doing this?
FOX Sure thing.
BRUCE Get me the numbers for some good Car lots here. No used car places Mind you. I’m looking for a new Ride...
Bruce smiles as he starts into the room. Fox stands there confused for a moment. He sighs and takes off back down the hallway.
INT. GU – LECTURE HALL - DAY
The lecture has ended as the students all gather their things and start out of the hall. Woodrue is writing some things at a nearby desk. Pamela stands up, nervous, and walks over to Woodrue. She clears her throat. Woodrue looks up to her and smiles.
WOODRUE Yes, Ms. Isley?
Pamela is taken aback.
PAMELA (Shocked.) How did you know my name?
WOODRUE I make it my business to know all Of my students names and faces. The University’s website is a nice tool For a professor.
PAMELA Well, Professor Woodrue, I just Wanted to let you know that I’m so Grateful that you considered me Ready to finally move on to the Botany program.
WOODRUE It was nothing special, my dear. You have done exemplary in your Biology classes. I know a true Botanist when I see one. You will Make a perfect addition to the Botany field.
Pamela is extremely excited.
PAMELA Oh, thank you so much, professor.
Woodrue stands up and smiles.
WOODRUE Please, call me Jason.
PAMELA (Confused.) Wouldn’t that be a little weird, Sir?
WOODRUE Of course not. I always do my best To reach a first name basis with Future colleges.
PAMELA It would be an honor, sir... I Mean, Jason.
WOODRUE Good. See, I have a special Botany Experiment that I’ve been trying to Conduct for quite some time now. However, I haven’t had a student Willing enough to help out for Extra credit, and believe me, in This class, extra credit is Something that any student would Love to have.
PAMELA I would be honored to work with you On it.
WOODRUE (Smiling.) That’s the spirit!
Woodrue starts toward his office.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) Come. We have much to discuss.
Woodrue opens the door and steps aside, allowing Pamela to enter. He smiles evilly as he watches her go.
INT. WAYNE ENTERPRISES – APPLIED SCIENCES – DAY
Bruce and Alfred are looking through all of the interesting equipment in the room.
ALFRED I believe that all of this could be Very easily converted into the Weaponry that you mentioned last Night.
BRUCE Oh, I agree. Even though this Department was shut down, at least The money that went into it will Still go to good use. We just have To keep making Fox believe that It’s all for adventuring.
ALFRED Very good, sir. You’re about to Become Scrooge McDuck.
Bruce looks to Alfred sternly.
BRUCE Funny, Alfred.
Alfred smiles.
ALFRED Well, I believe I’ll start moving The equipment.
BRUCE Thank you.
Bruce goes back to looking through all of the equipment as Alfred starts taking several items out of the storage.
INT. GU – WOODRUE’S OFFICE/LABORATORY – DAY
Pamela looks around at all of the amazing devices in the room. Woodrue’s office looks more like a laboratory then an office. There are test tubes on a large lab table, a large human sized capsule, tons of plants, and several computers at different places of the room. Pamela smiles largely as she looks around the place.
PAMELA This place is amazing.
WOODRUE Thank you, Pamela.
Pamela turns back to Woodrue. She smiles.
PAMELA I still don’t understand though. Why do you want me to help you of All people?
WOODRUE Well, you seem the most trusting, And I honestly have to tell you, The looks you were giving me did Not go unnoticed.
Pamela’s face becomes crimson as she turns away. Woodrue smiles over this small victory.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) Please don’t be embarrassed. I’m Used to the ladies gawking at me... However, it’s never happened in one Of my Botany classes before. That’s What perked my interest. I admire a Woman that has her passion for Plants and for the men that love Them as well.
Pamela turns back around and smiles.
PAMELA So, are you wanting to start on the Experimentations now?
WOODRUE That would be wonderful. Yes, let’s Begin.
Woodrue and Pamela start over to one of the lab tables.
EXT. CAR LOT – DAY
Bruce and Alfred are looking at all of the vehicles on the lot. They are passing by Ferrari’s, Mitsubishi’s, Firebird’s, and Camry’s.
ALFRED Sir, are you sure it’s wise to just Buy a car for your efforts? That Could be dangerous, considering. You have many cars at your disposal In the garage. I would think you Could use one of those.
BRUCE Those were my parents. I don’t want To change those. Besides, we’re Going to repaint it and do some Extra changes later on to make it Look bat-like, Alfred. I’m thinking About this yellow Firebird here.
ALFRED Well, in that case, it could work.
BRUCE (Smiling.) Let’s take care of the paperwork Then.
ALFRED Sir, are you sure you want me Involved?
BRUCE You’re my partner in crime now, Alfred. We’ve got to stick Together.
Camera pushes away from Bruce and Alfred and to the yellow Firebird: the beginnings of the Batmobile!
INT. GU – WOODRUE’S OFFICE/LABORATORY – DAY
Woodrue is mixing the chemicals in several test tubes together. He pours the final mixture into a large beaker and then places it on a Bunsen burner. He turns on the heat and they both watch as the chemicals bubble. Suddenly, from out of the chemicals, shoots a green vine right toward both Woodrue and Pamela. Pamela screams as Woodrue pulls her away from the vine as it continues to grow. Pamela is in amazement and wonder.
PAMELA I simply love how you’re trying to Save the world through wildlife. This world does seem to be slowly Tearing itself apart.
WOODRUE Oh, yes. Believe me, I know all About that.
PAMELA How are you going to stop that vine From overtaking the place?
WOODRUE Well...
Suddenly the vine recedes back into the chemicals and disappears.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) I haven’t been able to perfect the Formula for some reason... my Theory is that I have to have a Living test subject. I know it’s Risky, but if this works, then we Will finally be able to end the Heartless ravishes of mankind Toward nature. However, every time I try to sneak animals on campus, The security stops me. I’ve found Myself on the bad side of the board Several times because of this.
Woodrue walks over to the large glass human sized casing. He looks into it and sighs. Pamela moves over toward him and places a hand on his shoulder.
PAMELA I could help you sneak one in.
Woodrue turns around and smiles to Pamela. He slowly reaches into his pocket and pulls a syringe out.
WOODRUE Actually, I had something else in Mind.
Woodrue quickly pulls up the syringe and injects the green contents into her neck. Pamela freaks and starts moving away from him, toward the exit of his office. However, she is starting to already feel disoriented and is having a hard time moving around.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) Fast acting, isn’t it?
Pamela runs into a lab table, causing several test tubes to fall to the ground, breaking into a million pieces.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) Don’t be afraid, Pamela. You’ve Been administered with the first Dosage. You will soon be like a Good... just like me.
Pamela falls to the floor. Woodrue’s eyes glow green as he slowly walks over toward her.
INT. BATCAVE – OBSERVATION PLATFORM – DAY
Bruce and Alfred finish setting up the huge computer system that is now sitting on his parent’s former observation platform.
BRUCE The Batcomputer. What do you think?
ALFRED (Sarcastic.) Oh, it’s fabulous. I’m sure you’ll Enjoy playing video games down here On it.
BRUCE (Sighing.) This is the beginning of my crime Lab, Alfred.
ALFRED Crime lab, sir... so technically You still consider yourself a cop.
BRUCE No. I’m a crime fighter now, but I’m not complete. I have much left To learn. Gordon started it with my Observations of his detective work, But I still need more to make it Work. I’m off to Gotham U.
ALFRED Oh, jolly good, sir. You’re going To see Pamela.
BRUCE No, Alfred. I’m going to speak to The leading Chemistry professor There. Lucius forwarded me to him. He’s expecting me.
ALFRED It takes longer then a few hours to Understand chemistry.
BRUCE I’m a fast learner, Alfred.
Bruce starts down the stairs of the observation platform. Alfred just rolls his eyes and continues setting out equipment.
BRUCE (Cont’d.) Oh, and Alfred. Would you please Start getting ready for the tunnel Work? We have to have an entrance For the Batmobile. I can’t simply Take it back up to the manor. We Need a secret entrance and a secret Road.
ALFRED There used to be a small side road Leading to the old green house, Sir. It maybe overgrown, but I Think behind the green house is a Large entrance to the cave. Your Father had it cemented, but I’m Sure you could simply blast it open With some of your little explosives Here.
BRUCE Alright. We’ll do that first thing When I come back. Oh, and I have to See the tailor. He’s going to give Me several colored materials. I Hope you remember how to sew, Alfred.
ALFRED I’m a tad rustle, but I’ll give it A shot.
Bruce takes off again. Alfred picks up a large belt and looks it over. He presses a button on the side of the belt and some pink paint comes sprouting out in his face. He turns away from the belt in disgust.
ALFRED How charming.
INT. GU – WOODRUE’S OFFICE/LABORATORY – DAY
Jason Woodrue has just finished strapping Pamela down to the large glass enclosure. He closes the glass and stands there in awe at Pamela’s beauty. She has been stripped down to her bra and panties.
WOODRUE Believe me, my dear, I didn’t want It to come to this, but I had no Choice. If I had to be banished to This damn dimension, I had best Make the best of it and turn it Into the kingdom that I once ruled Before.
Woodrue moves over a nearby computer. He presses a few buttons and turns to watch as the green liquid mixture begins to flow through the enclosure.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) Hopefully your sacrifice won’t be In vain. Perhaps when this is done, We will rule the new world Together.
INT. GU – DIFFERENT LECTURE HALL – DAY
Bruce enters the lecture hall and looks around the room seeing it empty. An office in the hall opens and out steps a bald, middle-aged man in a lab coat along with a long, blond haired woman. They both smile as they see Bruce. The man walks over to shake his hand. This is DR. VICTOR FRIES. The woman is DR. NORA FRIES.
FRIES Hello, Mr. Wayne.
BRUCE Dr. Fries. It’s good to meet you.
The woman steps over.
FRIES This is my wife, Nora. Nora, this Is Bruce Wayne.
Bruce kisses Nora’s hand.
NORA It is good to meet you, Mr. Wayne.
BRUCE Likewise, Mrs. Fries.
NORA (To Fries.) Victor, I’m going on home. You will Be home for dinner, won’t you?
FRIES Of course, dear. You needn’t worry.
NORA Alright.
Nora kisses her husband and leaves the lecture hall.
FRIES I must say I was surprised when Lucius gave me the call. I would Like to help you in any way I can.
BRUCE I was hoping you’d say that, Dr. Fries. I can use all the help I can Get.
FRIES Of course. Besides, The Wayne Foundation makes wonderful Donations to Gotham U, and Especially to the Chemistry Department every year. I must say, It is quite an honor to teach you The basics.
BRUCE Maybe if it’s alright with you, we Could have more then one season. I Would like to know all the ropes.
FRIES That’s fine with me. We’ll set up Some schedules before we begin with Your lessons.
BRUCE Sounds great, doc.
The two start toward Fries’s office.
INT. GU – WOODRUE’S OFFICE/LABORATORY – DAY
Woodrue types away on the computer next to the large capsule. He looks over to Pamela as the capsule finishes filling all the way up. He smiles at her again as he looks at her surrounded in the green substance.
WOODRUE If you only knew what you were About to become...
Suddenly there is an alarm sounding. Woodrue looks back to the computer to see warning messages popping up. Woodrue tries to fix the problems.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) No... No, this can’t be right... I Have to abort.
Woodrue goes over to the capsule and starts typing away on the consol. It isn’t helping. The alarm continues to sound and the liquid doesn’t go away. Things go into overdrive as Pamela goes into spasms within the capsule. Woodrue looks on in shock.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) My God... What have I done?
Woodrue turns quickly around the room, trying to figure out something to do. He sees an ax hanging on the wall in case of an emergency. He goes over to it and takes it as he runs back over to the casing and swings. The glass shatters as the green liquids ooze out. Pamela falls to the glass filled floor. The liquid causes Woodrue’s eyes to roll into the back of his eyes. A close up on the ground shows shockingly that the liquid is evaporating into Woodrue’s body.
Woodrue kneels down to Pamela and picks up her head. He looks at her motionless body and then picks up her right hand and tries to take a pulse. He drops her arm in shock.
WOODRUE No pulse... My God, I killed her. It wasn’t supposed to happen like This...
Woodrue’s eyes close. He sighs. He picks up Pamela up in his arms and gets ready to get her out of his office and off campus, one way or another.
EXT. WAYNE MANOR GROUNDS – ABANDONED BACK ROAD – EVENING
Bruce and Alfred are behind what looks to be a bunker of sorts. Bruce pushes a red button and they both duck as the cement wall around the entrance to the Batcave explodes. They both look back up to see the entrance of the cave restored.
ALFRED We’ll need to hide that.
BRUCE Why? It’s on an abandoned road with Woods all around it.
ALFRED Very well.
BRUCE I could create a fake wall that Blends in with the rock wall. I Could install a car door opener I Guess... I’ll consider that.
ALFRED Very good, sir.
INT. BATCAVE – OBSERVATION PLATFORM – EVENING
Alfred is sitting at the Batcomputer. He is sewing a costume together. He is only using grays and blacks to make it even though there are many other colors of cloth around him. Bruce stands nearby with his arms crossed.
ALFRED Are you sure that a costume like This is safe to where?
BRUCE What do you mean?
ALFRED If you’re going to be taking on the Criminal underworld, I believe There is a good chance you could be Shot. I don’t believe simple cloth Is going to protect you from a Bullet let alone a knife.
BRUCE Don’t worry, Alfred. Applied Sciences even had some body armor. I’ll wear it underneath the Costume.
ALFRED Very well, sir. And what about your Head?
BRUCE There are some risks that I’ll have To take. I’m a trained martial Artist, Alfred. I’ll make sure to Watch out for my head.
ALFRED Well, I believe it’s finished. Ready to give it a try?
Bruce walks over and takes the costume. He goes over to the equipment and picks up the armor. He walks down the steps of the observation platform and goes around a corner. Alfred turns to the computer and types away on it as he continues to set up the database on the systems.
He hears clanging on the steps and turns around. He gasps as he stands up.
ALFRED (Shocked.) My... word!
THE BATMAN is revealed as he stands with his cloak billowing around his shoulders. He turns to the equipment and puts on the belt that Alfred was fiddling with earlier. The belt is the only thing that is yellow about him. Otherwise, he is a truly dark knight.
BATMAN (New raspy voice.) What do you think?
ALFRED Why the voice change?
BATMAN So no one can identify me.
ALFRED Makes sense. Now I don’t have to Worry about people coming after us Because of your actions. Are you Going to patrol the streets? Give Your new identity a stroll around The block as it were?
BATMAN I’ll be back soon.
Batman goes back down the steps. Alfred sighs with relief. There is sweat visible under his armpits. Even he was frightened on his first glance.
EXT. WAYNE MANOR GROUNDS – ABANDONED BACK ROAD – EVENING
The now completely black Firebird, THE BATMOBILE, shoots out of the entrance to the cave and starts down the abandoned back road as it slowly gets dark.
EXT. POLICE HEADQUARTERS – FIRE ESCAPE – NIGHT
Batman stands outside Loeb’s office. He is listening to the conversation through a headset that he’s got attached to the window. It’s Flass and Loeb talking.
INT. POLICE HEADQUARTERS – LOEB’S OFFICE – NIGHT
FLASS We can’t let Thorne rot down there.
LOEB What do you expect me to do about It? Gordon, Wayne, and all those Other officers brought him in with Evidence against him and the other Members of the Society. Thankfully, I was able to deliver it all to Râ’s al Ghûl without Gordon finding Out.
EXT. POLICE HEADQUARTERS – FIRE ESCAPE – NIGHT
Batman’s eyes enlarge at the name of Talia’s father. He narrows them again and continues to listen.
INT. POLICE HEADQUARTERS – LOEB’S OFFICE – NIGHT
FLASS Well, we’d better be happy that Wayne decided not to stay on the Force.
LOEB Doesn’t matter anyway. That rich Scumbag won’t last much longer Anyway.
FLASS What do you mean?
LOEB It’s on a need to know basis, Flass, and for right now, you Honestly don’t need to know. Don’t Worry though, I will make sure that You aren’t harmed when it happens. We’ll both be out of here, safe.
FLASS Well, what are we supposed to do in The mean time?
LOEB I want you to take care of Gordon. Once he’s out of the way, it will Be a lot easier to get Thorne out Of here.
FLASS (Smiling.) You got it, Gill. I know just the Thing.
Flass walks out of the office.
INT. SQUAD CAR – STREETS – NIGHT
Flass is driving the car as Gordon sits beside him. He sighs.
FLASS I guess you miss your rich pretty Boy, don’t ya?
GORDON Shut up, Flass.
FLASS (Laughs.) That’s what I thought.
GORDON Where are we going?
FLASS There’s a disturbance near Gotham Harbor. Some dock building’s being Robbed.
GORDON How lucky for us.
EXT. GOTHAM HARBOR – DOCKS – NIGHT
Gordon and Flass get out of the squad car and slowly make their way for the building. Gordon pulls up his handgun. Flass pulls up his, but unknowingly to Gordon, Flass has a baseball bat in his other hand. Gordon arrives at the door and gets ready to put his hand on the knob when Flass suddenly acts and hits Gordon right in the head with the bat, sending him straight to the ground. Flass smiles as he drags Gordon into the building.
INT. GOTHAM HARBOR – DOCKS – BUILDING – NIGHT
Flass continues to drag Gordon. There are several people on the far side of the building. One of them, wearing white, is sitting at a desk. It’s Carmine Falcone. He smokes a cigarette as he stares forward, smiling.
FALCONE Well, boys, looks like Arnold Brought me a little present and it Isn’t even my birthday. What does The Roman deserve such a mighty Gift for?
FLASS Loeb wants him out of the picture.
FALCONE Well then, let’s not disappoint the Good Commissioner. Boys.
Falcone’s goons start to walk over taking out guns when one of the large nearby windows suddenly breaks though as a large dark shape comes flying into the building. Everyone looks to the window to see nothing there. Falcone stands up.
FALCONE (Cont’d.) Fan out, boys.
A batarang is sent sailing toward the main light fixture, knocking it out. They all look everywhere, guns up.
FALCONE (Cont’d.) Is this some sort of joke, Flass?
FLASS No, sir.
A large black form rushes by, grabbing the limp Gordon. Both men shoot their guns, not connecting because they don’t even know where or what they’re shooting at. There is suddenly the sounds of more gunfire and the horrifying screams of Falcone’s men being attacked.
FLASS (Cont’d.) We have to get out of here.
FALCONE Agreed.
Both men start off trying to find the exit.
BATMAN (O.S.) Leaving so soon.
They both freeze in their tracks. They turn around to try to face the voice. All they can see is the silhouette of a large cape rising from in front of them. Batman rushes toward them quickly, consuming what little light there is in darkness.
EXT. POLICE HEADQUARTERS – FRONT STEPS – MORNING
James Gordon slows comes to as he lies on the front steps of the Police Headquarters. He looks around him, trying to get his bearings and realizes that Carmine Falcone, Arnold Flass, and several thugs are all tied up in a large net.
Attached to Gordon’s trench coat is a note. He detaches it and looks at it. There is a large Batsymbol of sorts at the top. At the bottom is written: “CRIMINALS HAVE A NEW ENEMY. THE BATMAN, THE SAVIOR OF GOTHAM, BRINGS NEW FEAR TO THOSE WHO IMPOSE ON THE WEAK”.
Gordon looks back to the others in the net. He can’t quite figure out what to make of this from the confusion on his face.
GORDON (Rolling eyes.) The Batman? Now we’ve got some Nutcase on the streets with the Crime bosses and drug lords. Where’s Jeremiah Arkham when you Really need him?
Gordon stands up and starts over to the net. He stares at the unconscious men and half smiles in some sort of victory.
GORDON (Cont’d.) He doesn’t do bad work though...
INT. WAYNE ENTERPRISES – BRUCE’S OFFICE – DAY
Bruce Wayne sits at his desk, almost ready to fall asleep. Lucius Fox stands beside him with his arms crossed. Standing in front of them is a skinny man with brown hair. He seems very nervous as he tries to give a presentation on the poster board sitting on the holder beside him. This is EDWARD NYGMA.
NYGMA So, Mr. Wayne, you can easily see That the best way to take our Technological district into for the Next quarter should definitely be In the video gaming industry. Kids Love to play games. Video games Have become the new high for Children all over the world. Can You imagine what creative and Original products we would be able To create with the teams that we Have? The possibilities are Endless, sir. Wayne Enterprises Stock will shoot through the roof.
BRUCE (Very tired.) Your intentions are definitely well Understood and I like your energy With this project. I will take it Under advisement with Mr. Fox here And have an answer for you by Tomorrow evening.
NYGMA Thank you so much, Mr. Wayne, and To you as well, Mr. Fox. This means The world to me that you would take The time to listen to my theories.
Nygma gathers his things and leaves the office. Fox looks to Bruce concerned.
FOX Are you alright?
BRUCE Quite. Why?
FOX You look like you didn’t get any Sleep last night.
BRUCE Maybe three hours.
FOX That’s not like you. What happened?
BRUCE Went clubbing... Met some girls... You know... The usual...
FOX I see. If you want, you can take The rest of the day off, you know?
BRUCE I’m needed here.
FOX You don’t have to be here all the Time. Your father was hardly ever Her. You’ve been here more in the Past week then he ever was.
BRUCE Well, he was a doctor.
FOX And you’re young. There will be Plenty of time for running the Company after you get past your Prime. I can handle things if you Want to deal with your clubbing... By the way, how’s that adventuring Coming along?
BRUCE I’m getting ready to do my first Outing it two weeks. It should be An exciting expedition.
HARVEY (O.S.) Were you planning on inviting me?
Bruce and Fox look over to the door to see Harvey Dent coming in. Bruce smiles as he stands up and crosses over. He shakes Harvey’s hand. Fox walks over to them as well.
BRUCE Good to see ya, Harv.
HARVEY Same to you. Sorry I haven’t been In touch. Things have been hectic At City Hall.
BRUCE I’m sure they have. You are the new DA after all.
HARVEY Yeah... I’ve been trying to get Thorne not to be released. That Asshole Commissioner we have to put Up with has been trying to release Him. I’ve got Judge Marcus keeping An eye on him now so he won’t Budge... that includes the newest Arrivals. Did you know that Carmine Falcone was captured last night? He, Detective Arnold Flass, and a Bunch of Falcone’s thugs. Jim Gordon was left with a message from Some guy calling himself The Batman. Apparently he was the one That took them all in. We’ve got a Vigilante running loose in this City.
BRUCE That’s strange.
HARVEY You got that right. This guy has Got to be skilled to have taken all Of them on by himself.
FOX Are there any leads as to who this Batman is?
HARVEY (Shaking his head.) Not one. This worries me. If we’ve Got some masked clown running Around taking down criminals. It’s Not going to be long before we’ve Got some crazy assholes running all Over this town trying to get a Piece of him.
BRUCE What makes you think that?
HARVEY Because this Batman is a mystery. The mysterious always brings out The freaks. Just wait and see.
BRUCE Well, I’m sure you didn’t come here Just to talk to me about Batman, Did you?
HARVEY Oh, I almost forgot. I was going to Invite you to have lunch with me.
BRUCE Well, I don’t know, Harv. I’ve Got...
FOX You’d love to.
Bruce turns to Fox and raises and eyebrow.
FOX (Cont’d.) Wayne Enterprises will be fine Without you for awhile, Bruce. Go Have some fun.
BRUCE (Sighs.) Alright. Alright, I’ll go.
HARVEY Awesome. There’s this new Restaurant on 5th and main. I’ve Been wanting to see how it’s like Since it’s opening.
Bruce and Harvey leave Bruce’s office. Fox raises an eyebrow.
FOX The Batman, huh? Let’s see...
Fox walks over to Bruce’s desk and picks up the phone. He presses a button.
FOX (Cont’d.) Lauren, would you pull the security Tapes from Applied Sciences for me? Thanks.
Fox puts down the receiver.
FOX (Cont’d.) It’s just too much of a Coincidence...
EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF GOTHAM - DUMP – DAY
Pamela Isley slowly awakens. She is lying on a large pile of garbage. She sits up as we see that she is still only wearing her bra and panties. She is confused and frightened as to how she got there.
Suddenly grass and flowers grow from the ground as she tries to stand up. She is disoriented from dizziness and nausea. She vomits, falling to the ground. A thorn from a newly formed rose pricks her finger. She instinctively yelps and puts her finger to her mouth. She pulls her figure out in shock and looks at her blood to see that it isn’t crimson red. It’s a light pink.
PAMELA Aloe?
She suddenly realizes that she’s only wearing her bra and panties and yelps. Vines start uprooting and cover her up as they also stand her up as well. She looks down at the vomit that she had just upchucked and to her own shock, it is has now become a fertilizer and the grass has grown even brighter. She looks to her skin.
PAMELA (Cont’d.) My skin... It’s pink...
The hair that covers her face is now red.
PAMELA (Cont’d.) My... My hair... Red...
She screams a loud frightened scream. There are workers in the distance that notice this and walk closer to figure out what is going on. But as soon as they notice the grass in the dump, they also notice the girl that is clearly half naked, but covered in vines.
WORKER 1 What the hell?
WORKER 2 Are you alright?
They start up the small garbage hill to help her, but Pamela is too terrified and envisions them hurting her.
PAMELA Stay away!
Several vines shoot out toward the two workers and strangle them to death. Pamela doesn’t yet realize that she’s making all of this happen. She begins to sweat profusely from her horrified state.
FLASHBACK:
INT. GU – WOODRUE’S OFFICE/LABORATORY – DAY
Woodrue injects Pamela with the green liquids.
EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF GOTHAM - DUMP – DAY
Pamela becomes angry. Her eyes become a glaring stare as she turns toward Gotham City. She can’t feel this and obviously doesn’t notice, but her eyes become green and red at the same time and thorn vines suddenly pop up from behind her, creating a visual sense of her anger.
INT. Al GHÛL MANOR – RÂ’S’ OFFICE – DAY
Râ’s al Ghûl sits at his desk. He is drinking a stiff drink. Ubu walks into the office carrying a paper and walks over to Râ’s.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL What is it, Ubu?
UBU Have you seen the afternoon Gotham Globe, Master?
RÂ’S AL GHÛL So I can read about the retched Gossip in this miserable town? I Could care less about afternoon Additions.
UBU You might want to read this one That Vicki Vale just printed.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL (Shocked.) But I thought she only covered the Morning editions?
UBU Not this time. This one’s big. It Was too late for the morning Addition, and trust me, you won’t Like it.
Ubu hands over the paper. Râ’s looks at it and then sits forward in shock.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Falcone and Flass are both in jail. Some character called Batman Delivered them and a lot of Incriminating pictures right on the Police Headquarters front door step With Jim Gordon sitting right out There to accept the gift... Commissioner Loeb would not give a Statement.
Râ’s throws the paper on his desk and stands. He takes his glass over to the wet bar.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL (Cont’d.) I think I’ll need a double now. How about you, Ubu?
UBU No thank you, Master.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL You will before this is all over...
Râ’s pours the drink and begins to slowly drink it.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL (Cont’d.) First, Thorne is apprehended by Gordon and some man named Bruce Wayne, of course I set up that Capture... But this... this changes Things. Falcone and Flass were Essential parts of my plans.
UBU What would you like for me to do?
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Get Maroni and Cobblepot here Immediately. Get Loeb as well. We’re going to have to escalate our Plans I’m afraid. This Batman could Become a potential problem.
UBU Yes, master.
Ubu bows and leaves the room. Râ’s turns to his window and sees something taped to it. He frowns as he goes over to the large window and opens it. He takes the note off and closes the window. The note has a similar Batsymbol to the one that Gordon had earlier. It says the following:
“RÂ’S, I KNOW YOU’RE INVOLVED. YOUR DAUGHTER WOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOU. BE PREPARED. TWO HAVE BEEN TAKEN ALREADY. YOU WILL BE NEXT. THE DARK KNIGHT AVENGER IS COMING FOR YOU.”
Râ’s gulps down the rest of his stiff drink and puts the note down on the desk. He smiles.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Come then, Batman. You have no idea Who you’re dealing with. I’ll be Waiting.
EXT. GOTHAM STREET – DAY
Pamela is still partially dressed in the vines, covering up her underwear as she slowly, groggily walks down the streets, getting looks from everyone that passes. She is still feeling nauseous as she slowly walks along. She turns a corner into an alley, not evening realizing it.
EXT. GOTHAM ALLEY – DAY
Pamela suddenly trips and falls into some garbage. She slowly stands back up.
PAMELA (Weakly.) I can’t stay out of the garbage Today...
Suddenly two thugs come out of the shadows of the alley and pull out guns.
THUG 1 Hey, pretty lady, give up your Money!
Pamela looks up to them both with their guns. Her eyes roll into the back of her head as she can feel more vomit coming on.
THUG 2 Hey, Dan, she don’t look so hot.
THUG 1 Are you kidding? I’d do her.
THUG 2 No, not that. I mean, she looks Sick.
THUG 1 Oh, so what? She’s gonna give us Her money anyway.
Pamela suddenly vomits all over the gun in Thug 1’s hands. The gun drops out of Thug 1’s hand.
THUG 1 (Cont’d.) Eww. Are you crazy?
Thug 2 looks down at the gun and the vomit. Grass and vines are coming up out of it, and toward the thugs.
THUG 2 Umm, Dan, let’s get out of here.
THUG 1 Not until we’ve got our money, damn It! Now hand it over!
THUG 2 I don’t think she has any. Let’s Go!
The vines suddenly sprout up quickly grabbing hold of both men. They scream as they are being strangled by the vines, just like the workers at the dump. Pamela is in shock to see this happening. She turns and runs away as the thugs drop dead.
EXT. GOTHAM GLOBE – DAY
Bruce Wayne walks up to the tall building that has a Globe of the world above the entrance. He smiles as he walks toward the building.
INT. GOTHAM GLOBE – NEWS FLOOR – DAY
Bruce Wayne walks past several people in the news room. He is going over to a certain desk at the far end of the room. There is a blond haired woman sitting there typing something on her computer. She looks up toward Bruce. Her eyes enlarge as he smiles to her and extends his hand.
BRUCE You’re Vicki Vale, right?
VICKI VALE stands up and shakes Bruce’s hand.
VICKI Oh... my... God... You’re Bruce Wayne.
BRUCE That’s quite observant of you, Ms. Vale.
VICKI Please, call me Vicki. Now what can I do for Gotham’s most eligible Bachelor.
BRUCE Well, actually I’m dating someone Currently, but thank you for the Compliment anyway.
VICKI You’re very welcome. Please sit.
They both sit down. Bruce leans forward. Vicki can see the bags under his eyes.
VICKI (Cont’d.) Are you alright? You look like you Didn’t sleep a wink last night.
BRUCE You’d be right. I’ve had a lot of Important business at Wayne Enterprises lately.
VICKI (Smiling) I know why you’re here now.
BRUCE You do?
VICKI That’s right. You’re here to ask me To do an article on Wayne Enterprises now that you’ve come Back to help out.
BRUCE (Smiling.) No, Vicki. I’m here to ask you for Some information.
VICKI (Confused.) Usually that’s one of my lines.
BRUCE I’m sorry to put you on the spot Like this, but I’m looking for a Hopeful business arrangement with a Top mogul in industry here in Gotham. I wanted to check his Background before I met with him Though. Trust me though, you will Be greatly rewarded for any Information. I think The Globe Could use a nice donation to fix up Some things.
Bruce smiles. Vicki raises and eyebrow and sighs. She opens her file cabinet beside her desk.
VICKI Name?
BRUCE Râ’s al Ghûl.
Vicki closes her filing cabinet and leans forward.
VICKI Sorry. I can’t help you.
BRUCE (Confused.) What? Why?
VICKI Are you insane?
BRUCE I beg your pardon?
VICKI Râ’s al Ghûl is not the kind of Person you want to be trying to do Background checks on. The last time Someone here at the Globe tried it, He was found floating in Gotham Harbor. My advice to you, Mr. Wayne, is to simply forget you ever Thought about getting involved with Him. He’s trouble with a capital T.
BRUCE I’m not afraid of him if that’s What you’re thinking.
VICKI Then you’re dumber then The Globe Says in their celebrity articles. I’m sorry. There’s nothing I can do For you, but if you by any chance Have some information on The Batman, I would gladly take some Notes.
BRUCE Why would you think I know Something about him?
VICKI Oh, no reason. Don’t take it Personal. I’ve been asking a lot of People about him lately. He’s very Fascinating. Much more so then Râ’s al Ghûl. Perhaps you should go into Business with him. I bet he’s got a Lot of connections.
Bruce raises his eyebrow. She has no idea.
INT. GU – CRANE’S LECTURE HALL – DAY
DR. JONATHAN CRANE is lecturing to a class full of students, including Talia al Ghûl.
CRANE The fears of the world are strong And powerful ones. Everyone knows How to deal with their fears in Their own ways, but in order avoid Your fears, you must become fear Itself.
TALIA How do you do that, Dr. Crane?
CRANE Well, Ms. al Ghûl, you have to look At it like this. Fear can lead Someone to seek a means of Conquering the fears. Let’s think Of Salvatore Maroni for instance. This Man is one of the most feared drug Lords in all of Gotham City. Now what Was it that caused him to gain so much Power in this city? It was the power Of fear. Everyone in this city is Afraid of something or another, and When it comes to the corruption that Exists, there is plenty to go around.
TALIA Perhaps, but I wouldn’t be so sure.
CRANE No one is, Ms. al Ghûl. That is why He’s such a fascinating subject. He Would be the greatest specimen of All time to get onto the couch for A season...
Crane continues to babble in the background as Talia turns toward a window to look at the beautiful day that she’s missing outside right now. To her shock she sees a completely changed Pamela Isley staring into the window at her. She sees the red hair, the pink skin, and the vines wrapped around her and nearly gasps out loud. She can tell that Pamela is very sick. Talia quickly stands and starts out of the lecture hall. Crane is left bewildered by her sudden departure.
EXT. GU – COURTYARD – DAY
Talia races out of the building and over to where Pamela was standing to find that she has finally moved away from the building so she doesn’t attract anyone else’s attentions inside. Talia places her arms on Pamela’s shoulders.
TALIA My God. What happened to you?
PAMELA (Shaky.) I can’t... remember.
Pamela falls to the ground. Talia bends down to her.
PAMELA Woodrue drugged me... We were... Experimenting... Everything else is Just a blur...
Talia looks around everywhere hoping that no one is seeing Pamela in her new state.
TALIA I’ve got to get you out of here. I’ll take you home.
Talia helps Pamela to her feet.
INT. WAYNE MANOR – FOYER – DAY
Bruce Wayne enters the mansion’s front door as Alfred comes in from the kitchen.
ALFRED Thank Heavens. I was worried about You when I saw that your bed hadn’t Been slept in last night.
BRUCE I pulled an all nighter, Alfred. Had an important meeting at Wayne Enterprises this morning.
ALFRED Well, I should let you know that Your heroics last night got Noticed.
BRUCE I know. Vicki Vale made quite the Article in the evening edition. Listen, I’m going to get a little Sleep before tonight’s outing. If I’m not up by 7, come get me up.
Bruce starts up the stairs. Alfred is saddened assuming that Bruce is talking about another Batman outing.
ALFRED What about your dinner date tonight With Ms. Isley?
BRUCE That’s why I told you to wake me at 7, Alfred.
Alfred smiles and walks away.
INT. Al GHÛL MANOR – TALIA’S BATHROOM – SHOWER – EVENING
Pamela is taking a shower, trying to wash all of the garbage and grim off of her body. She is crying as she continues to shower. The stress is becoming too much for her. Thankfully though, no vines are trying to come out of her body.
INT. AL GHÛL MANOR – TALIA’S BEDROOM – EVENING
Talia is looking through her closet, obviously trying to find something for Pamela to wear. Pamela comes out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her body and another one wrapped around her head. Talia smiles to her as she pulls out some of her leisure clothes and hands them to Pamela.
PAMELA Thanks...
Pamela goes back into the bathroom and shuts the door. Talia walks over to the door and leans on the wall. She can hear Pamela crying from inside the bathroom.
TALIA (Sincerely.) It’s going to be alright, Pam. We’ll figure out what happened. I Know your memories will come back To you. You just have to give it Some time.
PAMELA (O.S.) What does it matter anyway? I’m Some sort of monster now.
TALIA You aren’t a monster.
PAMELA Yes, I am.
TALIA The more you keep telling yourself That, the more you’ll grow to Believe it.
Pamela opens the door halfway and sticks her head out. She narrows her eyes to Talia.
PAMELA Don’t try to psychoanalyze me, al Ghûl.
TALIA (Smiling.) Why not? You fuss at me whenever I Don’t recycle every little thing. Can you not handle the reversal?
Pamela rolls her eyes and closes the door again. Talia just shakes her head, still smiling and walks away from the door and goes to sit on her bed. Suddenly Ubu walks into the room.
UBU Shouldn’t you be at school?
TALIA Shouldn’t you still be attached to Father’s hip?
Ubu grunts. Pamela walks out of the bathroom now wearing Talia’s clothes. Ubu looks at Pamela in shock. He turns to Talia and then raises an eyebrow. He then frowns a little, thinking that he missed something. Pamela and Talia look at each other in confusion and then they turn to Ubu. He then starts grinning. They both freak.
TALIA & PAMELA Eww! No way, pervert!
Unknowingly to Ubu, Râ’s slowly walks into the room, probably hearing the two girls’ reactions. Talia smiles and walks over to Ubu.
TALIA (Cont’d.) So, Ubu, does father know that you Have such thoughts?
Ubu grunts and turns to walk out of the room, but stops on a dime when he sees Râ’s staring at him with a raised eyebrow.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL And what thoughts would those be?
Talia smiles again, this time evilly, and leans on Ubu’s broad shoulders.
TALIA He thinks Pam and I are lesbians.
Râ’s just turns back to Ubu and smacks him upside the head. He turns and leaves the room. Talia and Pamela start laughing. Ubu turns to Talia in anger. He grunts and leaves as well. Talia closes the door to her room and turns back to Pamela.
TALIA (Cont’d.) Let’s do a little experimentation.
Talia walks over to her nightstand and takes the two potted plants sitting on it and brings them over to Pamela. They sit down on the bed. Pamela hesitates.
TALIA (Cont’d.) Go ahead.
Pamela pulls her right hand over one of the plants. They both watch in awe as the plant starts to grow and cover the entire room. Pamela stops manipulating the plants.
PAMELA (Horrified.) My God... I killed those four Men...
TALIA (Excited.) Pamela, what kind of weed are you Smoking? I want some!
PAMELA (Confused) Smoking weed? But they’re my Friends.
TALIA Huh?
PAMELA (Shaking head.) Nothing. I don’t know what I’m Talking about.
INT. ITALIAN RESTURANT – EVENING
Bruce sits at a table. He looks at his watch. Pamela is late. Bruce takes out his phone and dials. He waits. No answer. He tries another number. He waits.
BRUCE Talia, it’s Bruce. Have you seen Pam? She was supposed to have Dinner with me tonight, but she’s Late.
INT. AL GHÛL MANOR – TALIA’S BEDROOM – EVENING
Talia is talking on her cell phone. Pamela is still sitting on the bed, scared out of her mind. Talia sighs as she looks over to Pamela.
TALIA I haven’t seen her all day. I have Been a little worried.
INT. ITALIAN RESTURANT – EVENING
BRUCE I’m worried too. She wouldn’t Answer her cell phone. I think I’m Going to go look for her. She may Be in trouble. Will you help?
INT. AL GHÛL MANOR – TALIA’S BEDROOM – EVENING
TALIA Alright. Yeah. I’ll meet you at her Dorm.
Talia hangs up and goes over to Pamela.
TALIA (Cont’d.) I don’t know how Bruce is going to React to this, so I want you to Stay here until I can figure out What to do. My father will protect You. You’ll be safe here. Try to Clean up these plants and don’t let Father or Ubu see you use them. They might try to use you for their Conquest or something.
PAMELA (Confused.) Conquest?
TALIA Second Eden bullshit. Don’t worry About it.
Talia takes her coat and leaves the room, shutting the door. Pamela can feel something coming back to her...
FLASHBACK:
INT. GU – WOODRUE’S OFFICE/LABOARATORY – DAY
Pamela is once again being stabbed with the syringe filled with green liquid.
INT. AL GHÛL MANOR – TALIA’S BEDROOM – EVENING
Pamela is shaken out of the vision. She sits there breathing heavily.
PAMELA (Whispering.) I have to know...
Pamela gets up and starts out of the room.
INT. GU – WOODRUE’S OFFICE/LABORATORY – NIGHT
Woodrue is trying to prepare for some experiment, what we don’t know, but most likely, it’s something bad, and as usual, it involves green liquids.
WOODRUE Damn it!
Woodrue slams his hands on the lab table.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) What went wrong? Why did it kill Her? I know I had the correct Chemical balance. If only I had the Proper materials... but of course, This dimension doesn’t have the Technology to go dimension to Dimension in the blink of an eye...
Woodrue slams several chemicals off of the table and stands there in disgust as he goes over to several notes and starts looking through them again.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) There was something that I didn’t Calculate... but what? What did I Forget to do?
PAMELA (O.S.) That’s what I’d like to know.
Woodrue turns around in shock as he stares at Pamela’s new look. His mouth falls open as he looks to Pamela’s newfound beauty.
WOODRUE You’re alive...
PAMELA Is that your professional Prognosis, doctor? What the hell Did you do to me?
WOODRUE (Amazed.) What I set out to do from the Beginning, my dear. I created a Goddess to rule by my side. Someone Of my own species.
PAMELA (Disgusted.) Your own species?
WOODRUE I’m not human, dear. That is only My outer shell. Now you too are all Powerful. I was so afraid that you Were dead. I couldn’t risk being Seen with a dead student. That’s Why I took you to that dump. I’m so Sorry, my Queen. Please forgive me.
Pamela is becoming more and more enraged as the vines and thorns begin to rise from her. Woodrue is saddened by this.
WOODRUE (Cont’d.) Please don’t be mad. I don’t want To have to hurt you.
PAMELA (Raising eyebrow) Hurt you? After all you’ve done to Me! How could you possibly hurt me Anymore then you already have!?
Woodrue backs away a few steps from Pamela’s rage.
PAMELA (Cont’d.) Now it’s time for you to feel my Pain!
Pamela rushes toward Woodrue and knocks him straight into one of the lab tables. Woodrue stands up immediately and looks forward in anger. His eyes turn completely green.
WOODRUE I didn’t want to do this, but You’ve left me no choice.
Woodrue suddenly begins to turn completely green himself. He sprouts his own vines, leaves, and bark. He’s turning into a human tree! THE FLOROINIC MAN!
PAMELA So that’s what you meant by a Different species.
Pamela sends out vines toward Floronic Man. His vines shoot out as well. Both of them clash, sending both Pamela and Floronic Man in opposite directions, flying through walls, taking half the building with them. People run for their lives.
INT. GU – DORMS – PAMELA’S ROOM – NIGHT
Bruce and Talia are standing in Pamela’s dorm room as they suddenly hear screaming all over campus. They go outside the room seeing people running for the exit of the building. Bruce stops the closest person. It’s Jonathan Crane.
BRUCE What’s going on?
CRANE A monster! There’s a monster Attacking some woman in Ford Hall! I have to document it!
TALIA Are you insane, Dr. Crane? That’s Too dangerous.
CRANE When fears are rampant, Ms. al Ghûl, you must observe and Document.
Crane takes off. Bruce and Talia follow after him.
EXT. GU – CAMPUS – NIGHT
Crane, Bruce, and Talia all exit the dorm building and stop in shock and horror as they see The Floronic Man and Pamela fighting. Bruce’s mouth drops when he realizes that it’s Pamela that is fighting the monster. Talia gulps understanding what’s going on. Pamela manages to strike one of her vines right into Floronic Man’s chest, causing him to gasp and fall to the ground. He breathes heavily as Pamela continues to strike, sending vines into his body. Floronic Man slowly begins to turn back into Jason Woodrue.
Crane breathes in all of the screams from people running away on campus. A tear rolls down Talia’s face. Pamela kneels down, crying as she stops attacking Woodrue, who lies near dead. Bruce slowly, confused, moves over toward Pamela. Talia and Crane follow shortly after. Bruce kneels down to Pamela, who looks at him and then turns away.
PAMELA No... Don’t look at me.
BRUCE Pam, it’s alright. I’m going to Help you.
PAMELA You can’t help this!
CRANE Perhaps she could make progress at Arkham. You could help her there.
PAMELA NO!!!
Pamela jumps up and starts running away from everyone.
BRUCE Pamela, no!
Bruce starts running after her, but Pamela swings a vine out, causing Bruce to fall. He looks back up as Pamela makes her escape into the darkness. Talia rushes over and bends down to Bruce, making sure he’s alright. They both watch as their close friend vanishes from their lives...
4 MONTHS LATER
INT. AL GHÛL MANOR – RÂ’S’ OFFICE – NIGHT – STORMY
Râ’s al Ghûl sits at his desk. The door opens by Ubu. He stands aside allowing Harvey Dent to enter. Ubu closes the door, leaving the room.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Welcome, Councilor.
HARVEY What do you want?
RÂ’S AL GHÛL To settle a little business Arrangement, Mr. Dent.
Râ’s stands and goes to his wet bar.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL (Cont’d.) Would you like a drink?
HARVEY No.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Very well.
Râ’s walks over to Harvey and places a hand on his shoulder.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL (Cont’d.) When you started dating my Daughter, I’m sure you assumed that There would be reasons behind it.
HARVEY Not at all. Talia isn’t one to Follow your beliefs.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Are you sure? How else would the City’s district attorney end up With the daughter of the most Feared warlord on the planet?
HARVEY Obviously for reasons that you Haven’t thought of.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL You’re very arrogant, Mr. Dent. Arrogance isn’t a becoming trait For you, compared to many other Politicians in this city. I had you Put in office, and I could have you Removed.
HARVEY You have no power over me.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL How else was it that you managed to Win the election several months ago Then? It is because I allowed you To. I have great plans for you, Mr. Dent. You will help to lead a new Nation once the reckoning comes. Think over what I’ve offered you Tonight, and come see me tomorrow. Same time. We’ll talk.
Râ’s smiles as Harvey coldly removes himself from the office. Râ’s turns around to go back to his desk, but the door suddenly busts open. Râ’s turns in shock to see two thugs make their way into the room followed shortly by The Penguin.
PENGUIN Hello, Râ’s. We need to talk.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL What is the meaning of this, Cobblepot?
PENGUIN After the last Society meeting I Came to realize that your plans Just aren’t up to par. I think it’s Time that the Society had new Leadership, since you can’t keep us From being put in jail.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL I’m shocked that you came to Realize anything.
PENGUIN (Smirking.) In all due respect, Râ’s, you’re a Madman.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL (Laughs.) Well, at least you’re honest. Now Get out of my home before I throw You out myself.
PENGUIN Certainly not with the help of your Bodyguard. He’s lying unconscious At the front door.
Râ’s raises his eyebrow.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL I don’t need him to deal with the Likes of you.
Râ’s quickly grabs his cane and pulls out the hidden sword. The thugs attack, but Râ’s is quick, chopping them down. Penguin marches over and pulls up his umbrella to Râ’s’ face. Râ’s laughs.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL (Cont’d.) Cute, Penguin. Are you going to Protect me from the rain?
A small sword slides out of the top of the umbrella. Râ’s smiles as he begins to duel with The Penguin. The thugs slowly collect themselves and get ready to attack again while Râ’s is dealing with The Penguin. Suddenly the large glass window crashes inward as a dark figure flies in crashing into the thugs. Râ’s and The Penguin turn to see The Batman staring both of them, with Penguin’s thugs lying on the ground. The Penguin squawks of sorts.
PENGUIN (Shocked.) What the...
Batman spreads his cape, showing his wingspread.
PENGUIN (Cont’d.) One bird meets another... Pardon Me, Râ’s. I have much to do.
Penguin points the same umbrella toward Batman and shoots as a pink mist sprays around the room, causing Batman and Râ’s to both loose visual of Penguin as he makes his escape. The smoke clears and Râ’s and Batman are left staring each other down.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL You disappoint me, detective.
BATMAN (Stepping forward.) I don’t care.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL We were supposed to meet for the First time 4 months ago. I waited Up half the night. You were a no Show. In fact, no one has seen you Since after the night you caught Falcone. Why come to my rescue?
BATMAN You have information that I want.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL And what would that be?
BATMAN What are you planning, Ra’s?
RÂ’S AL GHÛL That is for me to know, and you to Find out.
Batman turns quickly and grabs Râ’s’ dress coat. He pulls him up into the air. Râ’s is forced to drop his sword from this sudden motion.
BATMAN No games. Tell me. What was Penguin Talking about? What did he want to Take over?
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Something big is in the works, and Penguin wants in.
BATMAN What?
RÂ’S AL GHÛL It seems to escape my memory at the Moment.
BATMAN Perhaps I can enlighten you.
Batman pulls Râ’s over toward the big, broken window and holds him outside of it. Râ’s raises his eyebrow and smiles.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Do you honestly think you can scare Me, detective? I know your ways. You may be a vigilante, but you Would never kill.
Batman narrows his eyes.
BATMAN You’re treading on thin ice.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL And why should I care what your Feelings of me are?
Batman pulls Râ’s back into the room and sets him on the ground. Râ’s simply brushes his coat off.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL (Cont’d.) This is one man that you do not Intimidate.
BATMAN How long that lasts is up to you.
Batman walks over to Penguin’s thugs, grabs them, and fires a Batpistol. He flies out of the room with the thugs tied up. Râ’s looks out the window seeing the Batmobile. He smiles at it’s beauty.
INT. POLICE DEPARTMENT – GORDON’S OFFICE – NIGHT
Jim Gordon is writing a report at his desk. Loeb comes into the room.
LOEB Gordon! How is that Batman case Coming?
GORDON It’s gone dry, sir. He hasn’t been Seen or heard from for 4 months.
LOEB He won’t stay gone for long. I’m Bringing in someone to help you From Chicago. She’s a tough cookie, But she’ll do good. Sarah Essen. Expect her next week. She’ll be Your new partner.
GORDON (Nodding.) Yes, sir.
Loeb walks out. Gordon shakes his head.
GORDON (Cont’d.) Batman... he won’t be back.
There is a sudden knocking on Gordon’s window. Gordon jumps from the sudden noise. He stands up, pulls out his gun and opens the window quickly. He is shocked as all he sees is a couple thugs tied up outside his window. He looks to the roof of the adjacent building and sees a dark shadow disappear over it.
GORDON (Cont’d.) I must be loosing it...
EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF GOTHAM – CITY DUMP – DAY
We’re seeing the small garden that Pamela had created is still there and flourishing. A stranger appears and smiles. She is wearing a trench coat and a hat. The garden recognizes Pamela as it starts to move around.
PAMELA (Whispering.) Yes, babies. I have returned to Help you grow stronger and more Powerful.
Suddenly vines sprout from the small garden, getting larger, and larger as a building is formed.
INT. OUTSKIRTS OF GOTHAM – CITY DUMP – PLANT HOUSE - DAY
Pamela walks inside and chuckles a bit as she takes off her hat and coat to reveal her new costume that is a strapless green outfit. It is covered with very thin vines in certain areas. Her eyes are also covered in thin vines, forming a plant-made mask. We are witness to the birth of POISON IVY.
POISON IVY It is time.
INT. GU – LECTURE HALL – NIGHT
Jonathan Crane exits his office and starts to leave the lecture hall to go into the hallway, but suddenly stops as he hears a sort of hissing sound. He turns around, looking everywhere for the source of the sound.
CRANE Hello? Is someone here?
Suddenly several vines wrap themselves around Crane’s body, silencing him as he is dragged out of the lecture hall.
INT. FRIES HOUSEHOLD – NIGHT
Victor and Nora Fries are both sitting at the dinning room table eating their dinner. They say nothing, just continue eating. Suddenly the wall behind Nora crashes inward. Nora screams as vines grab hold of her.
FRIES Nora!
The vines grab hold of Victor Fries as well. They both are useless against this attack.
INT. CITY HALL – HARVEY’S NEW OFFICE – NIGHT
Harvey sits in a new bigger office then his other one. He is writing something as a vine suddenly wraps itself around him, causing him to drop his pen and remain silent.
1 DAY LATER
INT. BATCAVE – OBSERVATION PLATFORM – DAY
Bruce Wayne sits at the Batcomputer. He continues to constantly type away at the computer, looking for the right answers. Alfred comes up the platform with a tray of food.
ALFRED Still trying to figure out Râ’s al Ghûl’s plans, sir?
Bruce turns to Alfred and sighs.
BRUCE I don’t think so... I’m working on The kidnappings. It doesn’t quite Make sense. I could’ve thought that It was something to do with Gotham University before Harvey was Kidnapped. Now I’m just not so Sure. Jason Woodrue is still in Arkham, so I know he’s not the Cause.
ALFRED Perhaps this is Râ’s. You have Suspected something along the lines Of genocide. He could be choosing People for a rebirth.
BRUCE Possibly... But none of the Society Has been taken, so that’s what’s Making me think otherwise. I’ve got A bad feeling about all this. There Was a green substance left at each Crime scene. I took a sample for Analysis, and was able to determine That it’s a similar compound to the Substances found in Jason Woodrue’s Lab...
ALFRED Heavens... You think Pamela’s Returned.
BRUCE Yes, Alfred. I’m afraid so.
EXT. AL GHÛL MANOR – GROUNDS – DAY
Bruce and Talia are walking together in the courtyard. Ubu isn’t too far behind, keeping an eye on them in suspicion of Bruce.
TALIA I’m sorry, Bruce. I haven’t seen Her since that horrible night. Do You honestly believe that she could Be behind Harvey’s kidnapping?
BRUCE And everyone else as well. I have To find her.
TALIA But what could you do? She’s become Something that neither one of us Could handle. She’s far too Powerful.
BRUCE I have to try, Talia. I abandoned Her once. I can’t do it again.
TALIA She was right about you. You are The perfect man.
BRUCE (Smiling.) Thank you, Talia. If you see her, Please call me.
TALIA Don’t worry. I will.
INT. AL GHÛL MANOR – TALIA’S BEDROOM – DAY
The vines are obviously no longer in the room, but there are still shades of green from when the accident happened. Talia sighs as she sits down on her bed. The window in Talia’s room suddenly busts open. Talia stands quickly, ready to fight, but retracts when she sees Poison Ivy enter through the window almost sitting on some vines.
TALIA (Shocked.) Pamela! I was so worried about you.
POISON IVY You must come with me now.
TALIA Why?
POISON IVY The time has come. You will be safe With me.
Ubu rushes into the room. Some vines attack Ubu and keep him attacked to the wall and at bay while another vine grabs hold of Talia and pulls her out the window as she screams and struggles to be let go, unsuccessfully. Poison Ivy laughs evilly as she leaves the window as well.
EXT. AL GHÛL MANOR – GROUNDS – DAY
The vines carry Poison Ivy and Talia away from the area.
EXT. GOTHAM STREET – DAY
Bruce Wayne sees this happening after hearing Talia’s screams. His eyes enlarge as he notices Pamela in her costume. He continues to watch in horror as the vines carry them toward the city dump.
EXT. ANOTHER GOTHAM STREET – DAY
Râ’s al Ghûl stares in horror as his daughter is carried away screaming toward the city dump. His eyes narrow as he becomes enraged. Vicki Vale is in the background watching Râ’s’ reaction. She smiles as she smells the air of news. Râ’s takes off after the vines.
VICKI Pulitzer Prize, here I come.
Vicki takes off after Râ’s.
EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF GOTHAM – CITY DUMP – DAY
Râ’s moves through the dump quickly as he gets closer to the large plant fortress, which is what it has now become because of how huge it is now. Râ’s starts toward the large entrance doors, but stops when some vines suddenly take hold of him. The doors open as Poison Ivy comes out looking at Râ’s in delight.
POISON IVY I knew you would come for her, Râ’s Al Ghûl. Welcome to my humble Castle. Come in.
The vines begin to drag Râ’s into the fortress. Poison Ivy starts to go back inside, but stops when she sees movement not to far away. She realizes that it’s a blond woman. Ivy calls forth more vines through her mind as they shoot out toward the woman and grab hold, dragging her into the fortress, screaming all the way.
INT. IVY’S FORTRESS – DAY
Ivy looks at her new prisoners. She recognizes the woman.
POISON IVY Vicki Vale. I’m not surprised that A news woman would show up. You People can’t keep your noses out of Other people’s business. No matter. The new world will need women like You to help populate it. And just In case...
Ivy snatches Vicki’s camera away from her and throws it aside.
POISON IVY (Cont’d.) Enjoy your stay, Ms. Vale.
The vines carry Vicki over to the other prisoners: Harvey, Talia, Crane, Victor, and Nora. They are all shackled to the walls by the vines. Vicki becomes trapped as well. Ivy turns back to Râ’s.
POISON IVY (Cont’d.) Release him.
The vines loosen and remove themselves from around Râ’s.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL I have the feeling that I’m here Not truly because of my daughter.
POISON IVY (Nods.) You’re correct. You see, during the Time that I was friends with your Daughter, she told me a great many Things, including that you plan Something much like I do. You plan To cause a Second Eden. I can Understand your conquest. I too Want the same thing, and together We can achieve it. I am all Powerful. I have become the savior Of plants. They must not become Extinct. Mother Nature has granted Me these powers in order to help You. This is our chance, Râ’s al Ghûl. Join me. I have our future Leaders already here: A Biologist, A Chemist, A Psychologist, a nosy Reporter, a politician, and finally Your own daughter. The world will Be ours for the taking. I can begin An evolutionary effect that will Shake the foundations of the planet And send out my vines to overtake The cities of the world. Billions Will die, but all of us will live On to bread a true and pure Generation of people that will Respect and watch over their World’s natural resources.
Râ’s is considering this offer. He thinks it all over to himself quietly. Poison Ivy just paces the room while he tries to decide. Talia looks over to Harvey beside her. He looks very weak, like he’s been drained, probably from having to remain standing for nearly 2 days.
TALIA (Whispering.) Harvey, can you hear me?
HARVEY (Weak.) Yeah...
TALIA (Whispering.) Can’t you reason with her? She’s Been friends with you longer then Me.
HARVEY (Weak.) It’s like she can’t remember me... Something’s wrong with her...
Talia turns back to her father and Ivy in despair. There is no hope.
INT. WAYNE MANOR – HALLWAY – DAY
Bruce is walking quickly down the hallway. Alfred is steadily behind him.
ALFRED But sir, it’s the middle of the Day.
BRUCE I have no choice, Alfred. Pamela Needs my help. I can’t give up on Her now. She needs help and there Are innocent people being held Hostage. Batman has to go to work.
INT. BATCAVE – DAY
Bruce comes into the Batcave and begins suiting himself for the final confrontation. There is a quick montage of the costume being put on. Batman comes around a corner and over to Alfred and the Batmobile.
ALFRED Do be careful, sir.
Batman jumps into the Batmobile and takes off down the exit.
INT. BATMOBILE – DAY
Batman pulls up a cell phone and dials a number.
INT. SQUAD CAR – DAY
Jim Gordon is in his squad car, on his way to the dump. His cell phone starts ringing. He quickly answers.
GORDON Gordon.
INT. BATMOBILE – DAY
BATMAN Gordon. This is Batman.
INT. SQUAD CAR – DAY
GORDON (Shocked.) How did you get this number?
INT. BATMOBILE – DAY
BATMAN No time. You have to get to the City dump, right away. You and only You. Trust no one.
INT. SQUAD CAR - DAY
GORDON I’m already on my way there alone, But I might not be for long. Loeb Is getting together a SWAT team as We speak.
INT. BATMOBILE – DAY
BATMAN Then we don’t have much time. Hurry. Batman out.
Batman continues to drive as he throws the phone in the passenger seat.
EXT. OUTSKIRTS OF GOTHAM – CITY DUMP – FORTRESS – DAY
Gordon has his gun in hand. He nears the entrance to the building and is suddenly pulled off his feet by vines that take up into the air and straight to the roof of the fortress. Poison Ivy appears coming out of an entrance to the roof and walks over. She recognizes him.
POISON IVY My God. Cops too? Can’t I have a Break here?
GORDON (Blankly.) You should try being in my Situation.
Poison Ivy walks over to the roof’s edge. She ponders.
POISON IVY Hmm... I can’t have any more Interruptions. Better set some Traps.
EXT. BATMOBILE – CITY DUMP – DAY
The Batmobile stops a few feet from the fortress. Batman jumps out and runs over toward the fortress. He starts to go up the steps toward the entrance, but hits one of the new booby traps. He is set sailing up to the roof as well and lands right beside Gordon. They both look at each other.
BATMAN Some predicament.
GORDON Don’t worry... I’m rooted to the Situation.
BATMAN (Blankly.) I noticed.
Batman reaches into his utility belt and pulls out two Batarangs. He hands one to Gordon. He gets the idea and they both start cutting the vines.
INT. FORTRESS – DAY
Poison Ivy suddenly starts feeling sick. She falls to the ground hard. She can feel the vines being cut by Batman and Gordon, but there’s nothing she can do to stop them. Râ’s raises an eyebrow as he looks at the woman in confusion. He walks over and helps her to her feet.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL I understand your visions now. You Are right. We must together create The new Eden.
TALIA No! You can’t!
Râ’s and Ivy look over to Talia.
TALIA (Cont’d.) This isn’t right! Stop this!
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Stay out of this, Talia.
TALIA No! I’ve stayed out of your affairs For long enough! It’s time for a Change! Pam, you can’t let yourself Become this monster.
POISON IVY I already have, Talia! Don’t you See that?
TALIA No. The real you still exists Inside. You are not heartless. You Wouldn’t help my father to kill Billions of people. Please. Don’t Do this. You are better then this. You are my best friend, Pamela! Snap out of it!
Poison Ivy throws a vine toward Talia, which smacks her in the face, at the same time causing her to fall out of the restraints holding her to the wall. She crashes to the ground.
POISON IVY Pamela Isley is dead! Only Poison Ivy remains!
BATMAN (O.S.) Do you really believe that?
Poison Ivy and Râ’s al Ghûl both turn to see Batman and Gordon running down the steps from the roof. Batman pulls out a communicator.
BATMAN (Cont’d.) Phase two. Find a way inside.
ALFRED (V.O.) Very good, sir.
Batman and Gordon both stand ready to fight. Râ’s steps in Ivy’s path.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Leave the detective to me. It is Time that I test out your skills.
Râ’s pulls up his cane and removes his sword from it. He tosses the sword away. Batman opens his cape to reveal that he’s carrying a sword. He came prepared. They both stand ready to fight.
BATMAN Take care of the prisoners, Gordon.
Gordon starts to walk over to the prisoners. Poison Ivy has other plans as she swings out a vine that attaches to Gordon.
POISON IVY Here piggy, piggy.
EXT. FORTRESS – DAY
The Rolls Royce has just pulled up. Alfred gets out and runs toward the fortress. He has a bottle of weed killer in his hand as he begins to spray it on the fortress.
INT. FORTRESS – DAY
Poison Ivy starts to gag as she lets go of the vines holding Gordon. Gordon untangles himself and starts toward the prisoners. Batman turns away from Râ’s before they can start dueling. He sees Ivy dying in front of him. He pulls up his communicator.
BATMAN Whatever you’re doing, stop. You’re Killing Pamela.
EXT. FORTRESS – DAY
Alfred throws down the weed killer and runs for the Batmobile as he now has another idea. He jumps in and starts the engine.
ALFRED Oh, Heavenly Father, protect me.
Alfred puts the peddle to the metal and flies toward the fortress. His lungs flare as he losses control and crashes right into the fortress.
INT. FORTRESS – DAY
Poison Ivy flies through the air because of the Batmobile’s impact. She crashes near where Talia is now standing. Ivy stands up and looks at Talia scared.
TALIA You don’t have to be afraid of me, Pam. I’m your friend. Please let me Hope you. You can move beyond this.
POISON IVY There is no moving on! All I can do Now is end the corruption of this Planet to protect the survivors From never becoming what I have Become. I cannot allow that to Happen. Please, Talia, join your Father and I. It is your only hope!
TALIA (Disgusted.) I’ve heard enough.
Talia spin kicks Ivy, sending her back to the ground. Ivy stands back up and runs over to Talia as the two fight for control of the situation.
The fortress now seems to be crumbling. Poison Ivy is loosing her concentration with the fortress because of her battle with Talia. Large vines crash around everywhere as Alfred runs over to Gordon and starts helping him to release the prisoners.
GORDON (Confused.) Why are you helping Batman?
ALFRED (Normal tone.) I know his tailor.
Batman and Râ’s are fighting like madmen as their swords clash around the disintegrating fortress.
BATMAN Give it up, Râ’s. This building is Falling apart.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Don’t go soft on my account, Detective. Fight!
Râ’s clashes his sword again on Batman’s as the fight continues.
Talia suddenly does a huge spin kick that hits Ivy right in the side of the head. She crashes right through a wall of the crumbling fortress and rolls down the garbage hill to the bottom, where she goes unconscious. Talia runs over to where Batman and Râ’s are fighting.
TALIA Stop this! We have to get out of Here now!
Suddenly a heavy vine lands right on Talia, pinning her to the ground.
TALIA (Cont’d.) Help!
Râ’s suddenly drops his sword as he sees this happen.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL Talia!
Râ’s and Batman both run over to Talia. They both pull on the vine with all their strength until she is able to crawl out. All three of them stand in the middle of the fortress noticing that everyone else is already out. They are all that is left. However, any holes in the walls are now trying to close themselves up in a futile attempt to heal itself, because it is a living plant after all. The only hole that is still open is the one that was made by the Batmobile.
RÂ’S AL GHÛL I hate to state the obvious, but That is our only escape.
They all take off running. Talia stumbles and falls. Batman runs over and helps her up. They all continue out of the fortress quickly. Batman jumps into the Batmobile and starts going in reverse out as Râ’s and Talia run away from the fortress.
EXT. FORTRESS – DUMP – DAY
Suddenly, as Râ’s and Talia make it to everyone else, the fortress implodes on itself. Everyone watches in amazement as the fortress falls. Râ’s coldly removes himself from all of this and quickly leaves before the Batmobile arrives, Batman jumping out.
Batman walks over to the unconscious Poison Ivy. He bends down to her. In Batman’s eyes, we can see the pain that he is in over the woman that he loves. He stands back up and looks to Gordon.
BATMAN Pamela Isley is an innocent girl Plagued by a mutation caused by Professor Jason Woodrue. She could Not know what she was truly doing.
CRANE I suggest that we forgo any Criminal charges and have her taken Straight to Arkham Asylum where she Can get the proper help that she Needs... so that she can possibly Even be cured.
GORDON I agree. I’ll make the arrangements Myself.
TALIA I would like to be of assistance. She is my best friend after all.
HARVEY (Trying to regain strength.) I want to help as well. She and I Go way back, and I’m sure Bruce Wayne could help to.
GORDON Wayne’s money, Dent’s power of Attorney, and an honest al Ghûl. I Do believe this girl will be well In hand.
BATMAN Speaking of al Ghûl, where is your Father, Talia?
Talia looks around everywhere.
BATMAN (Cont’d.) Escaped... one day though, he Won’t.
1 WEEK LATER
INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM – VISITING ROOM – DAY
Pamela Isley sits in asylum standard issue. She looks sadly around the room at all of the nutcases that she is surrounded by. Bruce, Harvey, and Talia all enter and sit at the table with her. She smiles at them.
PAMELA It’s good of you to come. All of You... especially after everything I’ve done.
Bruce places his hand on Pamela’s. She looks up at him with her dark green eyes. He smiles at her.
BRUCE Things will get better for you. I Promise you that.
PAMELA How do you know?
BRUCE Because I have faith in you. I know That you will make it through this. You have all three of us to help You. We will always be here for You. Especially me.
Pamela’s eyes brighten a little.
BRUCE (Cont’d.) I still love you, Pam. You’re the World to me. You always will be. Nothing can ever change that. Not Even these strange powers that you Have. Heck, I even like you with Red hair. It looks good.
Pamela laughs.
BRUCE (Cont’d.) Dr. Victor Fries is working on your Condition. He will find a cure for What Woodrue did to you.
PAMELA (Tearing up.) And what if there’s nothing that Can be done?
BRUCE Then we’ll take it one day at a Time.
Pamela smiles a little. She looks to all three of her closest friends. A woman with blond hair comes over. She is wearing a white lab coat and glasses. She sits down with the others. They all smile.
BRUCE You remember, Harlene, don’t you, Pam?
Pamela looks up to see an older Harlene Quinzel smiling at her.
BRUCE (Cont’d.) We requested that she take over Your medical visits. Hopefully It’ll help to have a friend to talk To.
HARLENE Don’t worry, Red. Everything’s Gonna be a ok.
The scene of the five friends FADES TO...
EXT. GOTHAM ROOFTOP – NIGHT
Batman stands on the roof. He is looking over to the Police Headquarters building as a new spotlight lights up the night sky. Over the dark clouds of night we see the Batsignal shinning in all its glory. Batman gets ready to swing over to the roof of police headquarters when he suddenly hears a loud, menacing laugh in the distance. He turns and narrows his eyes as he listens to the laughing.
BATMAN Râ’s!
Batman swings away from the building and off in the direction of the laughter.
FADE OUT:
END CREDITS
9/12/2006 2:20:50 AM
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