The Red Hood's Purge, Part 2

Season 6 episode 11 of Nightwing & Batgirl.
== Plot ==
The episode starts with Red Hood, who went on his next operation against another gang in Gotham-killing the Whisper Gang. The Whisper Gang put up a fight, against Red Hood and his henchmen, however they suffered bloody fate. He waited a few minutes and was surprised the Bat-family didn't come any time soon. Meanwhile, the heroes are actually at Red Hood's hideout, this time they placed several tracking devices at different parts of his hideout. Back to Red Hood's scene, he told his men to leave the area. His men asked if he wants to add some to his trophy case. He told them none of the Whisper Gang's heads are worth keeping. The heroes (Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, Batman, and Talia) now left Red Hood's hideout. When Red Hood returned to his hideout, the heroes were already gone. 
The news spread of Red Hood's new killings, with the headlines, "Where are Gotham's greatest heroes in these dangerous times?". 
Later, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Batman talked to Commissioner Jim Gordon while he and his men were at the crime scene.
"Have you already found a few valuable intel about this new vigilante.", Jim Gordon asked them.
"We do now, Dad. We were able to get to his hideout and monitor his activities through placing a tracking device in there.", Batgirl answered.
"And what have you found out?", Jim asked.
"He's out for revenge. He plans to kill the Joker. Shoot him dead.", Batman answered.
"He's out to purge Gotham of its evils. That's like his main job description.", Nightwing also responded.
"Whoever this man is, he is dangerous and needs to be taken down as soon as possible.", Jim said.
"Easier said than done. This new vigilante is not only an expert in firearms, but also in combat.", Batman replied.
"Oh, I see. You said this guy is out for revenge though. Could it be possibly someone you know?", Jim asked.
"There's someone we know very well. However, it's hard to believe.", Nightwing answered.
"Though we can't rule out the possibility that it's probably him.", Batman added.
"Who? Jason?", Batgirl asked.
"Yes.", Batman replied.
Later at night, Red Hood was back to business. This time he targets Roland Daggett and his gang. The Bat-family, excluding Talia al Ghul, went after Red Hood. They were able to locate Red Hood and found out his location by spying on him through the several tracking devices they placed throughout his hideout. Later, they saw Roland Daggett and his men battling Red Hood and his men. Later, Nightwing, Batgirl, Batman, and Catwoman joined the party. They took down Red Hood's men. Now, Roland Daggett and his men went out of the scene
"Gosh, Red Hood. Where do you get your henchmen from?", Catwoman asked.
"None of your business.", Red Hood answered.
"Look, Red Hood. We're not here to hurt you. We're here to talk.", Batman told him.
"Oh, really? Your actions say otherwise. We've got nothing to talk about.", Red Hood replied, as the four heroes battled him and his henchmen.
"Guess we'll have to settle this in a way we both understand!", Nightwing told Red Hood.
"You must be someone we know.", Batgirl said.
"Then you must be mistaken.", Red Hood replied.
Red Hood was able to take Nightwing and Batgirl down. However, Catwoman was able to give him more of a fight.
"I see you've improved.", Red Hood complimented her.
"I learned the hard way.", Catwoman replied.
Later, Catwoman sweeps him off his feet. He got up and fought back, but later Batman went at Red Hood and delivered some hard blows, knocking his helmet off. Nightwing and Batgirl rose up. The face behind the Red Hood was revealed. And they were all in shock. It was Jason Todd.
"Jason?", Batman said.
"Jason! It's us, your friends. Remember us?", Batgirl said.
"I remember nothing.", Jason replied, as he threw a smoke bomb and escaped.
"What the hell? How has he come back from the dead?", Catwoman said, confused.
The scene moves to Batman in the Batcave. He sat on a chair, and looks visibly troubled. 
Talia wrapped her arms around him and asked him, "The man's Jason, isn't it?"
"Yes he is. How did you know? What do you know about him?", Batman asked, in a higher tone.
"The truth is, I'm the one responsible for his return.", Talia replied. Batman was surprised and looked upset. "I still haven't gotten over losing him. So I thought of using the Lazarus Pit to bring him back to life. To be with him once more. But all he ever thought about was the Joker. Seems like a vengeful heart can not be contained.", she continued.
"Why didn't you tell me then? How could you hide this from me?", Batman asked, enraged.
"I was afraid you wouldn't like my decision.", Talia answered.
"We could've prevented him from causing this huge mess! We could've settled this earlier. If only you had trusted me", Bruce said, as his voice toned down.
"I apologize, Bruce. Can you forgive me?", Talia asked, as she went to him and hugged him.
"I do. Maybe it's not yet too late.", Bruce replied, as he hugged her as well.
At Nightwing and Batgirl's headquarters...
"It would take some time for me to process what happened recently.", Nightwing said.
"He's lost. He needs us now more than ever. Maybe a little conversation would be able to settle this.", Batgirl said.
"Haven't you remembered our previous encounter with him. He clearly doesn't want to talk.", Nightwing replied.
"If you wouldn't come with me then I'll go alone. Maybe I could talk some sense into him. Some things are worth the try.", Batgirl replied.
"If you insist, then go. Don't forget to call us whenever you need back up.", Nightwing reminded her. 
"Alright.", Batgirl replied. 
The scene moves back to the Batcave. Talia, on her phone, tried to call Red Hood and talk to him.
"Jason? Answer me", Talia asked.
"What's it this time, mother?", Jason/Red Hood replied.
"I already told Bruce the truth.", Talia told him.
"What now? You're coming at me? Fine. Come at me then.", Jason replied.
"No. Maybe there's another way we can settle this.", Talia asked.
"What? A heart-to-heart conversation?", Jason asked.
"I just wanna ask you one question. Have your brutal ways really changed Gotham for the better?", Talia gave him something to ponder on.
"Of course I think so. It's still better than keeping them alive.", Jason answered.
"Then are you doing this for Gotham, or for yourself?", Talia asked him again.
"I'm doing this for this damned broken city!", Jason responded.
"Batman really is right. Once you've crossed the line, broke your code, there is no turning back.", Talia said.
"Yes, it is right. Of course you should know that, mother. You're an assassin before.", Jason told her.
"Looks like I can't bring you back. You've totally lost your mind now.", Talia told him.
"Don't worry, mother. Once I got the justice I seek, then I can stop now.", Jason said, as he dropped the call.
Talia just shook her head in dismay. She had no words for Jason.
Back at Nightwing and Batgirl's headquarters, through the tracking devices, they were able to monitor Jason's hideout, and he was back in there already. Now, Batgirl told Nightwing she'll get going, to his hideout, to try and talk to him.
Batgirl later made her way to his hideout, but he was not inside. So, she went to the rooftop. She saw Jason and went to him.
"Jason. Don't be startled. I'm here to talk.", Batgirl told him. She sat beside him.
"There's nothing we should talk about now.", Jason responded.
"I know you're about to take your revenge against Joker right now.", Batgirl said.
"I know that. I know you've placed tracking devices all over my hideout.", Jason replied.
"And you didn't destroy them?", Batgirl asked.
"I didn't. What would change if I do? You already know my next move.", Jason answered.
"So, what are you gonna do now? Are you about to surrender?", Batgirl asked.
"Maybe I would. But I guarantee you, I won't be easy.", Jason told her.
"Then we won't take it easy either.", Batgirl replied.
"I'll be looking forward to that.", Jason responded.
"Jason, now that we know you're coming after Joker, tell me, is this really what you want?", Batgirl asked.
"Yes. This is my shot at finally putting an end, to all his killings, and to everyone else he could possibly kill!", Jason answered.
"Do you think anything would change after you kill the Joker?", Batgirl asked again.
"I do. And nothing, not even one bit, will change in Gotham as long the Joker's still alive!", Jason replied.
"Now, I see. You're no longer the Jason we knew.", Batgirl said.
"Now, if you'd excuse me...", Jason said, as he wore his Red Hood's mask and knocked Batgirl off her feet. He swung towards another building away from his hideout using his grappling gun. He is now heading for Joker. Now, Batgirl sent a distress call to Batman, Talia, Nightwing, and Catwoman. They were now all headed to Arkham.
The scenes moves to a bar, where Gotham's criminals usually hang. There, on the third floor, Joker, Two-Face, Riddler, Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow and Magpie are seen. Joker, Two-Face, Riddler, Penguin, and Mr. Freeze were sitting on a rectangular table playing poker, as Scarecrow and the girls watch. While playing, they had a little conversation about the Red Hood.
"I don't know who this Red Hood is, but he really gets on my nerves. He really thinks he can just come here and all of a sudden shed blood?", Penguin said.
"He hasn't come across us yet. Once he faces us, his playing tough guy will end.", Two-Face replied.
"Hope so.", Mr. Freeze said.
"Until he actually finds us here, we could care less.", Joker said.
"Full house", Riddler said, as he dropped down his cards.
"Straight flush!", Joker exclaimed, as he showed his cards, dropped it, laughed manically, and claimed his prize. "Look who's won again!"
"That's my puddin'.", Harley said.
"Don't push it.", Joker replied.
"Hey Jonathan? Why don't you come here and makes things interesting this next round. The more the merrier, like they say.", Joker said, inviting Scarecrow to join their game. Scarecrow immediately agreed.
Harley, Ivy, and Magpie asked the waiter to pour them another drink. Then, they had a toast.
The boys are ready to play another round when suddenly, someone broke through the window. It's the Red Hood.
"So, this is where you guys usually hang, huh?", Red Hood asked.
"Of course. This is the Crime Alley bar. Where else do you think?", Joker replied.
"Hey! What gives?", Poison Ivy asked.
"Don't you know how to use the front door?", Penguin asked him.
"I heard your conversation. Look who's acting tough now.", Red Hood told them. "Don't worry, I'm not after all of you. Just the Joker. We have some unfinished business to settle.", he continued. 
Now, he pushed Joker until they both reached a window, and fell down. Red Hood used his grappling gun, for them to swing from building to building.
"What the hell just happened?", Scarecrow said.
"Guess he really doesn't have or use a front door.", Penguin said.
Later, Catwoman went to the third floor of the bar where the villains hang. She asked them where the Red Hood is.
"Don't you guys really have the courtesy to use the front door?", Penguin asked.
"How ironic. Criminals talking about courtesy. I don't have time for this. Have any of you guys seen the Joker?", Catwoman asked them, loudly.
"The Red Hood took him away just now.", Harley answered.
"Oh, okay.", Catwoman said, as she walked, but then asked Harley, "Aren't you gonna come save your puddin'?".
"Nah, he'll be fine.", Harley answered.
"Both of you sure, are insane.", Catwoman told her.
Now, Catwoman went outside through the broken window.
"They really don't know how to use the front door.", Penguin said.
Meanwhile, Catwoman, Batman, Talia, Nightwing, and Batgirl are already chasing Red Hood, who's already taken away Joker. Joker struggled against Red Hood, but Red Hood knocks him down in a fistfight and sprayed ammonium on him, making him stay unconscious. Now, Red Hood brought him to an abandoned warehouse.
Red Hood poured a bucket on water on him and Joker later wakes up, tied to a chair. Joker laughed manically after waking up.
"In case you don't know it, you are at debt. And today's the day you pay it.", Red Hood told him.
"I know that.", Joker replied, to Red Hood's surprise. "I think I know you very well. You are Jason aren't you? The second coming of Robin.", he asked.
"How did you know?", Red Hood asked.
"Who else am I at debt for? You made it too obvious that it's you.", Joker answered.
"You knew it all along.", Red Hood said, surprised.
"OF COURSE I DO!", Joker replied.
"That doesn't matter now. Now I'm back, and I'm about to bring justice to my name!", Red Hood told him. 
"You've come back? How sweet", Joker replied.
"I'm not going to let you kill any one else even more! Not as long I'm alive!", Jason continued.
"Doesn't it sound familiar? Are we in for a de ja vu?", Joker responded, as he kicked Jason in the stomach, pushing him back. Jason groaned. Now, Jason rose up and brought him to a room, and pointed a gun at him. That's the time the heroes arrived.
"Jason! Don't be a fool! Stop!", Nightwing told him.
Jason closed the door. He also removed his Red Hood mask.
"Like I said, Jason. We won't go easy on you.", Batgirl threatened.
"Alright, then. Try your hardest. All of you!", Red Hood said.
Now, he battled the 5 heroes. He was able to take down Catwoman first. Next, he took down Batgirl and Nightwing. However, Talia and Batman gave her a tough battle. He was knocked down the ground.
"Jason. It doesn't have to be this way!", Batman told him.
"Then in what way would you have it?", Jason asked.
"Apologies. If this is about me not being there for you when needed me most. I'm sorry. That I didn't trust you.", Batman told him, in a soft tone.
"I'm all behind that now. This isn't about that!", Jason replied.
"Then what is this about?", Talia asked.
"It's about the Joker!", Jason said, as he bust the door wide open, on the room where Joker was. Joker laughed and jumped his way outside the room, still tied on the chair. 
"Guess I'm not late for this family reunion", Joker said, as he laughed hard.
"I thought I'd be the last one to die to the hands of the Joker. But it turns out I was all wrong!", Jason exclaimed.
"Is it justice that you truly seek? Or vengeance?", Batman asked.
"None of that matters now! The only thing that matters is for the Joker to never put his hands on anyone ever again!", Jason answered.
"Would that make Gotham any better? If he's gone, but you've taken his place?", Batman asked him.
"I am nothing like him!", Jason replied. "Bruce, why don't you understand? If you were in my place, you come back from the dead only to find out your father refuses to avenge you, won't you feel the same?"
"I'll never understand... because that's not how justice works. There's not a single day where I don't think about killing the Joker, putting him down for good. You wanna know why? It would be too damned easy!", Batman said.
"So you do think about me?", Joker said.
Jason pushed him down the ground and pointed the gun on his head.
"If you don't want me to pull the trigger, you do it yourself.", Jason challenged Batman, as he threw a gun at him. Batman caught it.
"If you don't, you'll be the one I'll shoot dead.", Jason threatened Batman.
"Jason! No!", Talia pleaded.
"You aren't really gonna pull the trigger, are you, Batman?", Catwoman asked.
"Yes.", Batman answered, "I wouldn't!", as he shot the ceiling.
Jason pulled the trigger of the gun that pointed at him, but Talia was quick to slice the bullet with her sword. Batman threw an explosive Batarang at Jason's hand where he holds the gun, blowing it off his hand.
"No!", Jason yelled.
"I can't believe it, Batman! You managed to find a way to win, yet somehow, everyone still loses!", Joker exclaimed, as he laughed.
"You leave me no choice. I'll just have to take you down along with the Joker. Time is running out.", Jason warned the heroes. "And speaking of time...", he continued, as he showed them where he placed time bombs.
"Jason, what are you doing?", Nightwing asked. But Jason already got outside the warehouse. 
"No way", Batgirl said. Batman tried to stop the bomb, but Joker broke free from the ropes and stopped Batman from deactivating it. 
"Finally, Batman! Don't you just love it? At long last, we'll be together! In hell!", Joker said. 
"Go to hell yourself!", Batgirl responded, as the others went to deactivate the bomb. Joker pointed the gun at them, but Catwoman knocks it off his hand. 
Later, the others were able to deactivate the bomb. Now, Nightwing went to tie up Joker with a rope. Now, Batman and Talia brought Joker to the Batmobile. The heroes now brought Joker to Arkham Asylum.
"What's your progress now? Have you finally taken down the Red Hood?", Jim Gordon asked them.
"He... got away. But we managed to stop him from killing the Joker.", Batman answered.
"What do you plan to do now?", Jim asked.
"I'll continue searching.", Batman said.
"Are you sure about this?", Talia asked.
"I won't stop, until I knock some sense into him.", Batman answered.
"Who exactly is this guy? Why does he matter so much to you?", Jim asked.
"He's, my former sidekick. Jason Todd.", Batman answered, looking down.
"My goodness. I'm so sorry for that.", Jim Gordon said. "We can offer our assistance if you want to.", he suggested.
"For now, leave it to me.", Batman replied.
"If that's what you want, alright then.", Jim responded.
Now, the Bat-family headed to the Batcave.
"Welcome back, Master Wayne. How has your pursuit of Master Jason Todd turned out?", Alfred asked.
"Empty.", Bruce replied.
"You know, it still doesn't make sense. How was Jason able to return from the dead?", Catwoman said.
"Oh, I haven't told you yet.", Talia said.
"What haven't you told us yet?", Nightwing asked.
"I was responsible for all this mess.", she answered.
"How?", Batgirl asked.
"All I wanted was to be with Jason once more. So I took a chance. I revived him. I plunged him to the Lazarus Pit. I had all the good intentions. I did not expect, however, that this Jason will be different from the one we once knew. He was full of vengeance, hatred, and guilt. What went so wrong with everything? That, I ask myself every day since he returned.", Talia explained.
"Oh, we're very sorry for that.", Catwoman said.
"You had good intentions. Don't feel guilty about it", Batgirl told Talia as well.
"What went all wrong?", Batman said. His mind became filled with flashbacks of his early days with Jason Todd as his Robin. He remembered the happiest days of Jason's life, as he and Batman fight crime together. The memories quickly turned sour, as he remembered how everything ended up. The good things only lasted shortly.
"I'll get going. I'll continue searching for him.", Batman told the others, as he rode his Batmobile and went out the Batcave. The others told him to be careful.
"We hope things turn out well for you.", Nightwing said. They all looked while Batman's Batmobile moves away.
Jason Todd narrates. "I am Jason Todd. Now known as the Red Hood. Since I came back from the dead, I only had one thing in mind-take down the Joker once and for all. I put Batman to the test. His morals truly are incorruptible. There's really that fine line between morality and insanity that not even once did he even dare to cross. To top it all, at the end of the day, he managed to save everyone. I loathe him a lot for keeping the Joker alive. But my amount of respect for him is very high. He is the Dark Knight for a reason. He is truly the hero Gotham deserves."
Then, while driving on his Batmobile, Batman narrates. "He is Jason Todd. One of my former Robins, now one of my greatest failures. I tried to save him. But I was just a few seconds late. That memory still haunts me until now. I ask myself everyday, what went so wrong. So when I learned the Red Hood is Jason, I was eager to reconcile with him. Bring him back to my side. Save him from the evil he has already succumbed into. However, when this Jason returned, he is no longer the one we knew. I tried to make him realize that he's looking at justice the wrong way. But once again, it was too late. For the second time, I have failed to save him. But that failure has also made me question my sense of morality. Maybe the Red Hood was right at some points. I might take some time to reconsider my decisions in life. Maybe one day, I'll grow the courage to put an end to this madness once and for all." 
== Characters ==
=== Bat-family: ===
* Jason Todd/Red Hood
* Dick Grayson/Nightwing
* Barbara Gordon/Batgirl
* Bruce Wayne/Batman
* Talia al Ghul
* Selina Kyle/Catwoman
* Alfred Pennyworth
==== Other: ====
* Jim Gordon
* GCPD
=== Villains: ===
* Whisper Gang-a minor gang at Gotham killed by Red Hood.
* Roland Daggett-a small-time mobster who barely escaped Red Hood.
* Joker-Red Hood's main target.
==== Minor Appearance: ====
* Harvey Dent/Two-Face
* Edward Nygma/Riddler
* Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin
* Victor Fries/Mr. Freeze
* Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn
* Pamela Lilian Isley/Poison Ivy
* Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow
* Margaret Pye/Magpie
-villains seen playing poker at a bar