To Finally Kill

The penultimate episode of Nightwing & Batgirl.
== Plot ==
The episode starts at the Joker's hideout. 
"Hugo Strange, how's the bomb going?", Joker asked him.
"The fission bomb is almost complete, sir Joker. Soon, it shall be enough to blow up a portion of Gotham.", Hugo Strange answered.
"Interesting.", White Rabbit said.
"May I ask, which portion of Gotham exactly would you like to blow up?", Hugo asked.
"Oh, it's a place that is valuable to Batman. A place that holds the most significance to him.", Joker said. "Gotham Heights."
"Where the Wayne Manor is located! You're a genius, Mr. J!", White Rabbit told him.
"Oh, my pretty bunny. I'm flattered.", Joker replied.
They laid on the sofa, White Rabbit went on top of him and they shared a kiss. Hugo Strange was pissed and looked away, as he continued constructing the fission bomb.
"We've planned this a long time ago. After years of being peaceful, Gotham will finally feel my presence once again!", Joker said.
The scene moves to the Batcave.
"Dick, I'm glad you could make it.", Talia told him.
Nightwing was just looking down.
"Dick? What bothers you? Is something wrong?", Talia asked him.
"I was just about to propose to her.", Dick said, as he pulled out a small case from his pocket which contains a ring.
"Barbara.", Alfred said.
"What happened between you anyway?", Talia asked.
"It's my fault. I told Jim Gordon about my decision to break my moral code. And we got into conflict. When she knew about my decision, she told us she didn't wanna be a art of it.", Batman said.
"Don't blame yourself, Bruce. You only want what's best for Gotham.", Nightwing said. "Although, I feel guilty. Barb seems hurt."
"Do you really love Barbara that much?", Talia asked Dick.
"Very much.", Dick replied.
"Don't worry. You two will get back together. We'll find a way.", Talia told him.
"Perhaps an apology.", Alfred suggested.
"I doubt that would solve it all.", Batman replied.
"Yes. But I'm pretty sure they'll realize soon why we decided this.", Talia said.
"I hope so.", Nightwing replied.
The scene moves to Jim Gordon's home. Barbara now kept her Batsuit. She decided she didn't want to be a part of the Bat-family anymore.
"Thank you for coming to me, sweetie.", Jim told his daughter.
"Sorry I was a little late.", Barbara apologized.
"I'm alright. You don't have to apologize.", Jim replied. "What about you and Dick?"
"What about Dick? I forgot about us already.", Batgirl answered.
"Why?", Jim asked.
"After I learned Batman would to break his code, I can't do this anymore. I'd rather just stay out of it now.", Batgirl responded.
"Is that so?", Jim replied. "Then I respect your decision. Let me handle them if they carry on with their decision."
Barbara went to her room and shed a tear.
Meanwhile, Batman, Nightwing, and Talia split up in search of the Joker. Later, Batman stumbles upon a warehouse, and he was surprised with what he saw. He saw Red Hood. He was fighting a gang of criminals. Later, Batman came to help him.
"Long time no see, Bruce.", Red Hood said.
"Where have you been all this time?", Batman asked.
"I took time to rest.", Red Hood answered.
"You must have been afraid during Superman's descent to madness.", Batman joked.
"You are not one to joke.", Red Hood replied.
Red Hood used his guns and shot down the gangsters they were fighting.
"Good work.", Batman told him.
Red Hood was surprised. "Aren't you gonna get mad at me for shooting them? These poor criminals' lives?"
"No. Let's just say, I've had a change of heart.", Batman said, as he pulled out his gun and shot down some gangsters as well, but did not kill them.
"Unbelievable.", Red Hood said. "Wait. You didn't shoot them dead. You still have your good side.", he said, as he laughed it off.
Later, they were able to take down the criminals.
"Now, let's get out of here before we get caught.", Red Hood told Batman. Now, they moved away. Later, when they got away, they had a conversation.
"You know Bruce, during Superman's regime, I had some realizations. A pure soul, once corrupted, can be the source of all chaos. Now, I understand why you never wanted to cross the line like I did. It's difficult to come back. It's like reaching the point of no return.", Red Hood said.
"You are right. I'm glad you realized that.", Batman replied, "But on the other hand, while you were away, I came up with a realization as well. Actually, I thought you were right as well. Sometimes, actions are justifiable. I didn't understand you back then, because I was too busy protecting my moral code. I didn't realize I've lost more people than I actually saved."
"I'm glad to hear that, Bruce.", Red Hood said.
"I'm glad you've returned too.", Batman replied.
"Heard the Joker's escaped prison recently.", Red Hood said.
"Yes, he did.", Batman replied. 
"I see. You valued so dearly that one thing that sets you apart from a common criminal. And what did it cost you? Almost a third of Gotham's population. Just a small price to pay, isn't it?", Jason said.
"Indeed.", Batman replied. "Far too many lives have already been lost."
"So, have you finally decided?", Jason asked.
"Yes. I've finally decided.", Batman replied. "I'm gonna end him once and for all."
"Great. I'd die a second time just to watch you shoot the Joker dead.", Red Hood told him.
"And I won't allow you to die a second time.", Batman replied.
"That's what I wanted to hear", Jason said.
Batman embraced Jason Todd.
Meanwhile, on his search, Nightwing came across Harley Quinn.
"Harley Quinn! I know you are involved with the Joker's recent escape. If you don't tell me where he is right, I'm afraid I'll have to bring you back to the Asylum.", Nightwing threatened her.
"Whoa, easy there, big boy. I have no idea where he is.", Harley replied.
"Really?", Nightwing asked.
"Yes. Swear to God. I don't know. In fact, he even dumped me.", Harley said.
"Why would he do that?", Nightwing asked.
"I don't know. I don't even know his plan right now. But if you need me, I'm here. I'm willing to help.", Harley replied.
"Hmm. Alright. But I'm warning you. Don't do anything stupid.", Nightwing warned her.
"Sure, young man.", Harley replied. 
Later, Batman called Nightwing and Talia al Ghul and asked if they found Joker's hideout. Unfortunately, all of them came out empty handed with their search. Unknown to them, Joker, White Rabbit, and Hugo Strange are already at Gotham Heights setting up the fission bomb.
"I haven't found the Joker's hideout, but I found someone who can help us.", Nightwing told them. 
"I found someone too.", Batman replied.
Later, Gotham police took notice of Joker's emergence at Gotham Heights and immediately went there. The police informed Jim Gordon of this so he and Barbara went to action. Barbara suited up as Batgirl.
"Dad, I'm going with you.", Barbara said.
"I thought you don't wanna do this anymore?", Jim asked.
"I had to, that's why I did. I don't wanna do it along with Nightwing and Batman anymore. But I can't just sit here and do nothing.", Barbara replied.
"Alright. Let's go.", Jim told her.
Now, Jim Gordon lit up the Bat-signal and they went to Gotham Heights, where the Joker was.
"Welcome, GCPD! I'm sorry to say you are already too late cause I already place the bomb underneath the ground. But you are all just in time to watch this whole place blow up.", Joker announced using a megaphone. 
Nightwing, Batman, Talia, Jason, and Harley Quinn all gathered in one place.
"Now, this is surprising.", 
Later, Nightwing's tracker alerted them of trouble.
"That must be our cue.", Nightwing said.
"Joker, you crazy bastard! We're coming for you.", Harley exclaimed.
Now, they rode off to Gotham Heights. When they got there, they came across Jim Gordon and Batgirl.
"It's too late. The bomb has been planted.", Jim told them. "It must've been buried deep into the ground already."
"No way.", Batman said.
"There's not enough time left for us to find the bomb and deactivate it.", Jim continued. "There's nothing we can do now. We gotta leave. My men are now chasing the Joker as of the moment.", Jim said.
"Let's go then.", Batman agreed.
Now, all of them left Gotham Heights, as few seconds later, it exploded. They started at the huge explosion as they got away.
"Joker's a big bastard.", Harley said.
"Now, Jim. Tell me one good reason to keep the Joker alive.", Batman said.
"You're going to carry on with breaking your code?", Jim asked.
"If the life of one would cause the deaths of thousands, hell, maybe even hundreds of thousands, then I will.", Batman answered.
"Hell yeah, I agree with Batsy.", Harley said.
"Barbara, please listen to me. Let's get back together.", Nightwing told Batgirl.
"After what's happened, I find it difficult for us. Especially now that you're working with them.", Batgirl replied, looking at Harley Quinn and Red Hood.
"Hey, we're working in the name of justice!", Harley told her.
"Please, I can't stand parting ways with the most important person in my life.", Nightwing said.
"Then you should've thought your decision through before.", Batgirl told him.
"Come on, Jim. With what the Joker just did, it's a no-brainer to just shoot him dead for good.", Red Hood said.
"If you really insist on doing so, Batman, I'll let you.", Jim said.
"Sounds like a good deal, finally.", Red Hood said.
"But after it's all done, I'll arrest you after.", Jim continued.
"Jim, its no use arresting us. You know we can bail us all out of prison in a minute.", Batman said.
"Fair enough.", Jim said. "We'll think about it. For now, I'll gather from my men all information about the Joker you could possibly use."
"Barb, I hope things can get back between us the way they used to be.", Nightwing told Batgirl.
"We'll find out soon enough.", Batgirl replied.
Now, Batgirl and Jim Gordon parted ways with Batman and the rest.
The scene moves to the Batcave.
"Seems like we're never getting back together.", Nightwing said.
"Don't lose hope Dick. With everything the Joker has done, it's impossible they wouldn't considering agreeing with us to take him down for good.", Talia told him.
"Whether they agree with us or not, we'll continue with it.", Batman said. "What bothers me now is, is it just coincidental that he chose to blow up Gotham Heights, where my mansion, Wayne Manor is located?"
"He must know your identity as well.", Harley said.
"Plus, the Joker is too clever this time. How could he go hiding for days undetected by our GPS?", Nightwing also said.
"It's impossible the Joker could've carried out this massive scheme alone.", Red Hood said.
"Obviously.", Batman agreed.
The scene moves later at day. There was finally news shown on the Batcomputer, by reporter Vicki Vale.
"A huge explosion occurred in Gotham Heights last night, 23:00. The cause of the explosion was discovered to be a fission bomb, said to have been planted by the Joker and his men. As of now, the case is still under investigation.", she reported.
Meanwhile, at Catwoman's apartment, she was watching the news.
"It's either I'm with him, or I stay out of his way.", Catwoman told herself.
Now, she suited up in her Catwoman costume.
Back at the Batcave...
"A fission bomb? This plan really is too clever to be hatched out by the Joker alone.", Nightwing said.
"Maybe Jim has now gathered recent intel about the Joker.", Batman said.
Batman tried calling Jim.
"Commissioner. How did the Joker chase go?", Batman asked.
"My men were unable to chase Joker down. But now, we know he's not alone. We discovered two other criminals involved in his schemes, namely White Rabbit and Hugo Strange.", Jim said.
"That information's good.", Batman said.
"You're welcome.", Jim said.
Harley gasped, "So Mr. J dumped me for White Rabbit? I am so gonna kill him when we meet!"
"Leave that to me", Batman told her. 
"Oh, okay. Then I'm gonna kill his new girl instead.", Harley replied.
"Now, it all makes sense. White Rabbit is one criminal who knows about your identity.", Talia said.
"And Hugo Strange is one man capable of developing and creating such powerful bomb.", Nightwing said.
"And a secret hideout.", Batman added.
"Now that we've pulled all the strings together. It's time we get to action.", Red Hood said.
"Indeed.", Harley agrees.
The scene moves to Jim Gordon's house. They were starting to reconsider their decision now.
"Dad. After what Joker did, maybe it isn't a bad idea to take him out for good.", Barbara told Jim.
"I guess so. Maybe I could pardon them this time.", Jim said.
"So, can I go with them now?", Barbara asked.
"You may go now, daughter. I'm sure Dick misses you already.", Jim told her.
"I miss him too.", Barbara replied.
Now, Barbara suited up in her Batgirl costume once again and got to action.
Back at the Batcave, Jim Gordon now called Batman.
"Batman. I got something to tell you.", Jim said.
"Is it about our decision?", Batman asked.
"Yes. I am now reconsidering it. I will grant you pardon just for this instance.", Jim answered. "I allow you to go on and break your code until your pursuit of the Joker is over."
"I guess that's our cue.", Nightwing said.
"Hell yeah!", Red Hood exclaimed.
"Let's go.", Batman told the gang.
Meanwhile at the villains' hideout, Joker commanded Hugo Strange to shut down their hideout's securities.
"But why?", Hugo Strange asked.
"Our plan is done. We've already succeeded. No matter if we get arrested again.", Joker said. 
"How could you say so?", Hugo asked.
"Look at Gotham now. 1/4 of the city's destroyed by the fission bomb. Right now, Batman must be feeling the weight of his failure! That might be enough to push him to his breaking point!", Joker answered, laughing manically.
"So that's your main plan? Pushing Batman to insanity? You are one crazy man, Joker!", White Rabbit said, as clung on him.
"I ain't called the Joker for nothing.", Joker replied, laughing.
"Alright", Hugo now agreed, as he went to the hideout's control panel and activated a mechanism which protruded their hideout. The hideout's securities are now removed and it can now be seen and tracked by police and the heroes.
The scene moves to Batgirl riding across Gotham on her motorcycle. Later, she suddenly comes across Catwoman.
"Catwoman? Why are you here?", Batgirl asked.
"Same reason why you're strolling around the city.", Catwoman replied.
"Oh, so you wanna join the party?", Batgirl said.
"Definitely.", Catwoman replied. "Would you mind if I could get a ride on your bike?"
"Then hop in.", Batgirl told her. 
Now, Catwoman rode behind Batgirl on her motorcycle.
"So, how did you get involved here?", Batgirl asked.
"Bruce told me, it's either I'm with him, or I stay out of his way. My choice is obvious now.", Catwoman answered.
"That's cool.", Batgirl said.
"What about you? Why are you going solo right now?", Catwoman asked.
"You know, Batman had an argument with my dad, who initially opposed his decision to kill the Joker for good. So, like I'm supposed to, I stood by my dad's side. Until the Joker blew up Gotham Heights and everything around it.", Batgirl explained.
"Wow.", Catwoman said. "At least we're on the same side now."
"I've only realized just now how foolish we've been. If dad and I had only agreed with Bats from the beginning, all of this could've been avoided. We underestimated the Joker and his twisted mind. We were blinded by our sense of morality.", Batgirl said.
"It's alright. At least we're on the same side now.", Catwoman told her. "Dick must be missing you already.", she said.
"He definitely does.", Batgirl replied. 
At the Batcave, Joker relayed a message to the heroes through the Batcomputer. 
"Greetings, Batsy.", Joker said. 
"Joker! If war is what you seek, we will hand it to you right now!", Batman told him. 
"Now, we're talking.", Joker replied. "So, I see you're with my ex, Harley Quinn.", he said. 
Harley became furious and said, "You dumped me for White Rabbit? Screw you, Mistah J! We'll find you and kill you!" 
"The truth is, I never really loved you. You were useless anyway!", Joker told her. 
"Harley! You said that too soon!", Nightwing told her. 
"Oops, spoilers.", Harley said. 
"So, you all plan to kill me huh? Now, things are getting more interesting.", Joker said. "We're no longer hidden. You can locate with your trackers now. Let's meet right here. At my lair!", Joker told them. "Bye bye!" 
"We got our cue from Commissioner Jim, and now from the Joker. It's time we get moving.", Red Hood said. 
"Let's move.", Batman told them. 
Later, Batgirl's GPS was able to locate the Joker's hideout. Batman and company are headed to the same place as well. Later, they all met in front of Joker's hideout. 
"Red Hood has returned? And Harley Quinn is with us now?", Catwoman asked.
"And you two are with us as well?", Red Hood asked.
"Is either I'm you, or I stay out of your way, Bruce. Now, I've made my choice.", Catwoman told Batman.
"I'm glad you could make it.", Batman said.
"Barbara!", Nightwing said, as he approached Batgirl and gave each other a warm embrace. "I'm glad you're back."
"Oh, Dick. You know I could never stand us being apart.", Batgirl replied. "And I came to realize that, your decision was actually correct. You gotta do what needs to be done to save Gotham. And you could prevented all this from happening if we agreed with you from the beginning."
"No need to be sorry. I know you were just surprised by our decision. But at least, we are all in agreement now.", Nightwing replied.
"You're right. Well, about Jason and Harley?", Batgirl asked.
"Oh, well... it's a long story.", Nightwing answered.
"But it doesn't matter. What matters now is that we're all here for the same reason.", Red Hood continued.
"Yes we are.", Batgirl said.
They entered the hideout. It was dark, then they heard Joker from the speakers.
"I'm glad you all can make it.", Joker told them. "I see you can't live with your failure. And that has brought you to me."
"Come on, Joker! Show yourself!", Batgirl said.
"If you wanna meet me, head upstairs.", Joker told them.
"Let this be a battle between the two of us, Joker!", Batman told him.
"I guess this is it! The Armageddon! The final battle between good and evil! I've been waiting for this all my life. And I gladly oblige to your challenge, Dark Knight!", Joker replied.
"But first, you'll have to deal with them!", Joker told them, as the lights turned on, revealing, Hugo Strange, White Rabbit, and hundreds of Joker's henchmen.
"Finally, some action!", Red Hood said.
Now, they all battled Joker's henchmen. Jason Todd, Talia al Ghul, and Harley Quinn fired their handguns at will. And they enjoyed it. It is what they do best.
"White Rabbit, I'm gonna kill you!", Harley told her.
"If you can.", White Rabbit replied.
"I'm impressed with you, beloved.", Batman told Talia. "You hadn't killed anyone for years yet you haven't missed a beat."
"I'm proud of you too, beloved.", Talia replied. "I never thought this day would come. That you'll finally have the guts to kill. I guess you're finally learning the art of killing."
"I learned from the best.", Batman replied. 
Everyone else battled Joker's henchmen, while Batman, after taking down a few of Joker's henchmen, used his grapple to get upstairs. Later, he made it to the fourth and final floor. He entered a room. It is poorly-lit and seemed like an abandoned storage facility. He was hearing Joker's laughs.
"Come on, Joker!", Batman told him, "Quit playing games! Show up and fight. Let's settle this once and for all!" 
"As you wish, Batsy!", Joker replied, as Joker jumped down from the crates behind him, and onto Batman's back. 
Joker was choking him from behind with his arms, then he was able to throw him over his back and to the ground. Joker just laughed it off.
Batman pointed a gun at him and said, "Joker! It doesn't have to be this way. You can still be saved."
"No! I can't be saved. And I don't want to.", Joker replied, and when Batman got closed, he sprayed an acid seltzer from his purple suits pockets and it hit Batman's shoulder, burning it. Batman groaned in pain and he dropped his handgun.
"Just as I expected. You won't kill me, because you're a good guy. And if you kill me, you lose. And I know darn well you wouldn't wanna lose this game.", Joker told him, as he beaten him up.
"You see, we are bound to do this dance forever, that is, until one of us loses his footing. And I'm sure neither of us would want to lose.", Joker continued.
"Wanna hear the painful truth? Gotham doesn't deserve you! You couldn't get the job done!", Joker told him. "You're too afraid! You'd rather protect your morality than everyone around you. You know what? I think I'd make a better Batman than you!"
"You're... underestimating me.", Batman replied.
The scene moves back at the others battling Joker's henchmen and White Rabbit.
"You really love picking the wrong fight, don't you?", Catwoman told White Rabbit.
"Yes, I do.", White Rabbit replied. "But I don't think you wouldn't be much of a challenge.", White Rabbit told them.
"You wanna bet on it?", Harley challenged her.
Now, Talia, Catwoman, and Harley battled White Rabbit.
"I'll make you pay for stealing my man", Harley told her.
"Oh, please Harley, don't be mad like that. It's not my fault I was the better woman. And the better fit for Mr. J", White Rabbit replied.
"Oh, you're gonna wish you hadn't said that.", Catwoman told her.
Their battled became more heated. Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red Hood battled the other Joker's henchmen. Later, they surrounded Hugo Strange and he surrendered. 
Red Hood cuffed him and told him, "Stay here until Batman's done with the Joker."
Back at the top floor, where Batman and Joker are battling...
"I'm not afraid to kill you. Fear is my ally. I can prove it to you.", Batman told him.
"Oh, that's scary. But look who's holding the gun. Look who's afraid right now.", Joker replied, as he laughed.
He shot Batman on the body, but the bullet did not penetrate him. Joker was surprised.
"My Kevlar body armor deflects bullets all kinds of bullets. I will not be killed that easily.", Batman told him.
"Clever.", Joker said, "But I'm not impressed. Guess I'll just have to keep shooting you until the bullets penetrate your insides!", Joker laughed.
He kept shooting Batman. And as he continues to shoot him down, Batman finds it difficult to get up. And he groaned in pain with every bullet the Joker shot. Later, he's grown more and more enraged. But he turned that rage into focus. He grabbed his Batrope from his utility belt. He used it to pull the gun from Joker's hand. Joker resisted, but Batman swung him around along with the gun as well. Later, he was able to get his gun back. He struggled standing up, and when he did, he pointed his .45 caliber handgun at Joker. 
Joker laughed, "I can't believe it! I managed to win! I managed to push you to your breaking point!"
"It's over now, Joker.", Batman told him, "And you know what? I realized It's a win-win situation."
Joker laughed it off, as Batman finally pulled the trigger and sent a bullet straight through Joker's brain, killing him. Batman was shaking, as he dropped his gun, kneeled, and looked down at Joker's dead body. Later, Talia got to the top floor as well, and got to the room where Batman and the Joker was. Later, Batman saw her.
"I did it.", he told Talia. "I killed him. Taken him down. For good."
"I'm glad you did it.", Talia replied. "Now, let's go."
"Killing... feels... good. I... want... more...", Batman said, panting. He picked up the gun again.
Talia was quick to take the gun off his hand. She hugged him and told him, "No, Bruce. This isn't who you are."
"You're not a killer. You're a protector. The protector of Gotham. You are the Dark Knight.", she said.
"Thank you, for reminding me.", Batman told her. "I crossed the line. I thought I will not be able to come back. But you were here. You brought me back."
They kissed. 
"I'm always by your side, beloved.", Talia replied. "Now, let's bring down Joker's body."
"Let's go.", Batman said.
Now, Batman carried Joker's dead body, as he and Talia went down.
Back at the bottom floor, the heroes now got outside the hideout. They saw Jim Gordon and Gotham's police. Batgirl quickly went to embrace her father.
"Where's Batman?", he asked.
"Still inside.", Batgirl replied.
"Was he able to get the job done? Kill the Joker?", Jim asked.
"We are yet to find out.", Nightwing answered.
Later, Batman and Talia got out of the hideout, bringing Joker's dead body.
"That's it.", Red Hood said.
Later, the media came, followed by a crowd. They were all surprised seeing the Joker's dead body. Later, some of them cheered, delighted by the fact that Joker is dead.
"Yes, I did it.", Batman admitted. "I killed the Joker."
"I did a crime. It's worthy of punishment. And I'm willing to be punished. Be sentenced for my action.", he added.
Later, Batman was approached by the police and almost cuffed, along with other members from the Bat-family, when one from the crowd decided to speak up. 
"Wait! It's unfair. It's not right to arrest the Batman! Consider all the Joker's acts, every crime he committed, every person he killed. What Batman did was only right and justifiable. He may have killed. Killing may be a crime. But he did it for the safety of Gotham. He's truly the hero we deserve.", the man said.
Later, the crowd agreed and started to applaud. 
"Alright. With everything said, the Caped Crusader, and his family of vigilantes, will now be pardoned.", Jim Gordon said to the media.
"It's good to have you back, Jim.", Batman said.
"I've always had your back, Batman.", Jim replied. "Though you got to explain how you're working with Harley Quinn and Red Hood."
"It's alright. We all fought for the same cause.", Batman said.
But Harley Quinn surprised everyone when she picked up her gun, went to the truck where White Rabbit was, and shot the her in the head, killing her.
"Now, explain that.", Jim asked Batman.
"Well, that was unexpected.", Batgirl said.
"The Joker just dumped him. That's actually expected.", Catwoman said.
"Can't blame her. The Joker just dumped him for White Rabbit.", Batman said. "Though that cannot be pardoned."
Harley Quinn gladly surrendered herself to the police and told them, "Come on, take me. Bring me back where I belong.", as she laughed crazily.
The police now cuffed her, and brought her to the same police car where Hugo Strange was. She took White Rabbit's place.
"Hi there, Hugo.", Harley told him. 
"I hate you.", Hugo replied.
"Good one.", Harley said, as she laughed once again, as the police headed away. The dead bodies are now picked up by other authorities.
"Now that all's said and done, I guess we'll all be seeing each other around?", Jim told all the heroes.
"Sure, we will.", Nightwing replied.
Now, Jim said goodbye, and all the heroes parted ways and moved. Batman and Talia rode the Batmobile and headed back to the cave, Nightwing rode on Batgirl's Batcycle and they headed back to their headquarters, Jason grappled his way back to his hideout, while Selina also used her grapple to get back to her apartment.
== Characters: ==
=== Bat-family: ===
* Bruce Wayne/Batman
* Talia al Ghul
* Dick Grayson/Nightwing
* Alfred Pennyworth
* Barbara Gordon/Batgirl
* Jason Todd/Red Hood-Batman's second Robin, who died and came back with a new identity as a more violent vigilante.
* Selina Kyle/Catwoman
==== Other: ====
* Jim Gordon-Gotham police commissioner and father of Batgirl.
* GCPD
* Vicki Vale-a famous reporter in Gotham
* Harley Quinn-Joker's ex, helped the Batfamily in ultimately stopping the Joker.
=== Villains: ===
* Joker(deceased)-finally killed by Batman.
* Hugo Strange-a mad scientist who conspired with Joker.
* Jaina Hudson/White Rabbit(deceased)-killed by Harley Quinn as crime of passion.