Nightwing: R.I.P.

Season 6 episode 8 of Nightwing & Batgirl.
== Plot ==
The episode starts at the Black Glove's headquarters. Dr. Simon Hurt was having a speech along in front of his Club of Villains. The Club of Villains comprise of Gotham's low-profile criminals Le Bossu, King Kraken, Charlie Caligula, Pierrot, Scorpiana, El Sombrero, and Swagman. 
"Ladies and gentlemen, I've gathered you all here because we share a common enemy. And that common enemy is the Nightwing. Another reason I gathered all of you around here is because Hush and his squad have failed to take down Nightwing and Batgirl for good.", Simon Hurt told them.
"We are well aware of that.", Charlie Caligula responded.
"We almost had Nightwing and Batgirl weeks ago, if only Hush had not emerged to ruin our plans. As much as I hate him, I can't help but be disappointed of his failure.", Simon Hurt continued. "We could have got the job done, if not for him. Now, we'll have to do it all over again."
"It would be our pleasure, Dr. Hurt.", Scorpiana said.
"Good, and unlike Hush, we won't fail. We are far better than them. Nightwing is unlike the Batman. He hasn't trained himself for the worst possible scenarios yet. He's still vulnerable. And we'll attack him through his weak spots.", Dr. Hurt said.
The Club of Villains were filled with excitement. 
"But to be able to start executing our plan, we must take the first step. We must first lure Nightwing into our trap. And I'll leave this task especially for you, Tarantula", Dr. Hurt said, as Tarantula came forth. "Earn his trust, by all means possible.", he commanded her.
"As you wish, Dr. Hurt. I'll do anything to gain the Nightwing's trust, and all the valuable information I could take.", Tarantula agreed.
"Soon, all winds shall get blowing on our direction.", Dr. Hurt said.
The scene moves to Nightwing and Batgirl fighting crime along with Captain Atom on one of Punch and Jewelee's bank heists. They later went in their way. But the two villains called on their henchmen, which surrounded the three heroes. The three battled the henchmen, which gave time for the villains to get away as they got to their car along with the stolen money. But Captain Atom saw them and chase them, then used his energy blasts to deflate their cars. Later, Nightwing and Batgirl took down the henchmen and tied Punch and Jewelee together. Later, police came and picked up the two criminals. Nightwing and Batgirl thanked Captain Atom for his help. Captain Atom now bid farewell and flew away.
The scene now moves to Nightwing and Batgirl's headquarters. Nightwing picked up a book. He was looking into it thoroughly. Batgirl was sitting and she couldn't but notice how Nightwing's attention is really drawn to the book, so she went near to him. 
"Seems like you're really into that book? Can I take a look?", Batgirl asked.
"It's not just any other book. It's the 'Black Casebook.'", Nightwing told her.
"Oh, I see. Wait a second, doesn't this belong to Batman?", Batgirl asked.
"Exactly. It is a book of Batman's and the GCPD's unsolved cases.", Nightwing replied.
They were looking at the pictures of Simon Hurt and the Black Glove. 
"Hmm. The Black Glove. What's with them? Why are you so intrigued?", Batgirl asked again.
"The Black Glove was a group of wealthy hedonists led by Dr. Simon Hurt. They are also affiliated with a group of C-List criminals who called themselves the Club of Villains. Besides that, their true motivations remain unknown. That makes them dangerous. That makes us their biggest targets.", Nightwing answered.
"You're right. The last time we faced them they captured us. But Dr. Hurt didn't tell us their motivations then.", Batgirl said.
"Exactly. And we don't know when they'll strike next. We can't be complacent.", Nightwing told her.
"I know. But you don't have to work on this case alone. Remember, if you need me, I'm always here.", Batgirl told her as well.
"Thanks, Babs.", Nightwing replied.
Later at night, Nightwing stayed up late at night, as he continued to do extensive research on the Black Glove. Then, their supercomputer later alerted them of trouble. However, Batgirl was already asleep so he went into action without her. He went to Bludhaven and found Crazy Quilt, Kite-Man, Professor Pyg, and Mister Toad in their usual crime sprees. Later, he was surrounded by Dollotrons, when a new female vigilante appeared out of nowhere. It is Tarantula. It was Nightwing's first time seeing her. Later, they took down the Dollotrons. 
"Who are you?", Nightwing asked.
"I'm Tarantula. Now, let's hop into your car. We still have baddies to chase.", Tarantula told him.
"Alright.", Nightwing said, as they went to the R-Mobile. 
He was shocked when Tarantula went to the driver's seat. 
"Hey! What are you doing? Do you even know how to drive?", Nightwing asked.
"Of course I do. Now, hop in. We don't have much time now.", Tarantula told him.
"Alright.", Nightwing now agreed. 
They now chased the villains' van.
"They're within range, Nightwing. Now, move out the car and jump onto theirs", Tarantula told him.
Nightwing did so. He opened the van's backseat windows. He saw Crazy Quilt, Kite-Man, and Mister Toad in there. He fought them and knocked them out unconscious. He patted Professor Pyg's back, who was driving the van, and when he looked back he punched him, knocking him unconscious as well. After that, he drove the van and parked it. Tarantula stopped the R-Mobile as well. They looked at the back of the van and saw several stolen antique items.
"Look at these. These are several novelty items and Baroque artworks. Definitely Crazy Quilt's style. And some gunpowder and firearms. This might be Kite-Man's style. Besides that, none of them really concerns me.", Nightwing told Tarantula.
Later, police came and picked up the villains. Nightwing pointed out the stolen items at the back of the car.
"Here are the stolen items, officer.", Nightwing pointed out.
"Thanks, Nightwing. We'll take it from here.", one of the police said.
"How do you know about these stuff?", Tarantula asked.
"What do you mean?", Nightwing asked.
"You know each of their usual activities.", Tarantula said.
"Oh, I just learned them from experience.", Nightwing told her.
"You're interesting. I'd like to know more about you.", Tarantula replied, as she leaned onto him, pulled him close and kissed him. Nightwing held her body close as well.
Later, Nightwing pushed her away.
"What did we just do?", he asked.
"We just made out.", she replied.
"We shouldn't have done that. I already have a girl.", he told her.
"Oh, really? I'd like to know more about her. But first, I'd like to know you.", she said.
"Oh, yeah. I am Dick Grayson, and you better know me as Nightwing.", he told her.
"Precioso. Me llamo Catalina Flores.", Tarantula introduced herself. 
"Gracias. Placer conocerte.", Nightwing replied, as they shook hands. 
"You know Spanish?", Tarantula asked. 
"Un poco.", Nightwing answered.
"Estupenda.", Tarantula replied. 
"You must be the child of the Flying Graysons.", she said. 
"Si.", Nightwing answered. "My parents were brutally killed as they were struck down and fell to their deaths while we were in the middle of our circus act.", Nightwing said, as he looked down, reliving that moment again.
"Oh, lo siento per eso.", Tarantula said, as she put her hand on his shoulder.
"Gracias. Now can we stop speaking Spanish for a moment?", Nightwing asked.
"Si, mi amor.", Tarantula responded.
"It's almost morning. I gotta go back to my headquarters now. Perhaps I could give you a ride.", Nightwing told her.
"I'd like to know more about you, and your lover. Perhaps I could come with you.", Tarantula asked.
"Good idea. I really gotta go now. I think you and Barbara should get to know each other.", Nightwing said.
"Vamos, mi amor.", Tarantula agreed.
"But you should quit calling me that while you're at our home.", Nightwing told her, as he was displeased.
"Muy bien. Lo siento.", Tarantula said.
Now, the two got to the R-Mobile. Tarantula sat at the backseat. Then, she grabbed her phone and texted Dr. Hurt: "I'm now able to earn Nightwing's trust. Sooner or later, I'll be able to get all the information the information we need."
"Good job, Tarantula.", was Simon Hurt's reply.
Later, the two reached the headquarters. They saw Batgirl having her morning coffee.
"Nightwing! Where have you been? You went to action without me?", Batgirl said, then she saw him with another girl, which made her even more furious, "And you brought a girl?"
"Wait. It's not what you think it is.", Nightwing replied.
Tarantula calmly approached Batgirl, and said, "No te preocupes. I'm just his acquaintance. And like you, I'm a vigilante. Estoy Tarantula." She also reached out her hand to Batgirl.
"Oh, hi, Tarantula. I am Barbara Gordon. Better know as Batgirl, obviously.", Batgirl replied.
"Preciosa.", Tarantula responded. "You must be Commissioner Jim Gordon's daughter."
"You are right. Now, if you'd excuse us, Nightwing's still got some explaining to do.", Batgirl replied, as she looked at him.
"Fine. I stayed up late last night, as I continued to research about the Black Glove.", Nightwing now explained.
"You're investigating about the Black Glove?", Tarantula asked, in shock. 
Batgirl shut her up. Nightwing continued talking.
"Later, the supercomputer alerted me of a villain location at Bludhaven. Since you were already asleep, I had no choice but to go to action alone. Besides, I don't want to disturb you from a good sleep. You needed it.", he said.
"Oh, Dick. I'm touched.", Batgirl sarcastically replied.
"And when he got to Bludhaven, that's where we crossed paths. Coincidentally, we were after the same group of criminals, Crazy Quilt, Kite-Man, Professor Pyg, and Mister Toad.", Tarantula continued the story.
"They were at their usual crime sprees. I was able to stop them easily, thanks in large part to Tarantula.", Nightwing continued, as he thanked Tarantula.
"No hay problema, mi amor.", Tarantula replied.
"What did you just call him?", Batgirl asked, enraged.
"Oh, it's nothing. Don't mind what she just said.", Nightwing told her. 
Batgirl later calmed down.
"So, you two are investigating about the Black Glove.", Tarantula said.
"Only Nightwing. He likes to work on it alone.", Batgirl replied.
Coincidentally, I can help you with that.", Tarantula told them.
"What? That's great.", Nightwing said.
"What have you found out so far?", Tarantula asked.
Nightwing brought them to the supercomputer and showed them files about Black Glove.
"I found an interesting lead.", Nightwing told them. "The Black Glove were based on an 80's movie of the same name, about two innocent lovers destroyed by a group of super-rich gamblers. The movie was starred by John Mayhew, Mangrove Pierce, Marsha Lamarr, Thomas Wayne, Alfred, and Martha Wayne? Never knew they were actors and actresses back then. What's even more surprising is Alfred and Bruce Wayne's parents are along with the cast as well."
"No way.", Tarantula said, looking shocked. "Can you excuse me for a moment? I gotta use the bathroom."
"Bueno.", Nightwing replied.
Tarantula immediately went to the restroom. He placed a small tracking device on the wall of the restroom. There, he contacted Dr. Hurt and had a talk with him.
Back at the supercomputer, Batgirl talked with Nightwing.
"Are you sure these info are reliable?", Batgirl asked him.
"Oh yes. I'm pretty sure. It's also supported by GCPD reports. Now, all we have to do is discover the Black Glove's ties with John Mayhew, and possibly Alfred and the Waynes.", Nightwing answered.
"Oh, I see. We could really use these important info about the Black Glove.", Batgirl said.
"Exactly, now all we have to do is put these obscure links together.", Nightwing responded.
Back at the restroom, Tarantula and Dr. Hurt had a conversation.
"I'm already at their hideout, Doc. I placed a tracking device hear for you to track them easily.", Tarantula told him. 
"Excellent work, Tarantula.", Dr. Hurt told her. 
"I also found out they were investigating about us. And they learned vital information about us.", Tarantula said.
"What is it?", Dr. Hurt asked.
"They discovered our connections with John Mayhew and the Waynes.", Tarantula answered.
"Is that so? I'm glad you told me.", Dr. Hurt replied. "I shall send my men somewhere in Gotham. We'll set them up."
"Alright, Doc.", Tarantula replied.
The call was dropped. Tarantula went out the restroom. At that exact moment, the supercomputer alerted Nightwing and Batgirl of a crime location. 
"Trouble.", Nightwing said.
"Vamos.", Tarantula said.
Now, they rode the R-Mobile and went to the criminal location. They found King Kraken, Charlie Caligula, and Pierrot. But they got henchmen along with them. The heroes took down their henchmen first. Later, they fought the three criminals. Nightwing took down King Kraken, Batgirl handled Charlie Caligula, while Tarantula battled Pierrot. Later, the villains were taken down. Batgirl tied the villains up with Batrope.
"Just sit here and wait for the police.", Nightwing told the villains.
"Now let's get back to your headquarters. No hay tiempo que perder. I gotta help you take down the Black Glove. I know a thing or two about them.", Tarantula said.
"Alright. Let's get going quick.", Nightwing said.
Later, the police came, but did not arrest the criminals. They just came to receive bribe, then helped them get free from the ropes.
"Now, let's get down to business.", Charlie Caligula said.
The three now got back to the R-Mobile, heading back to the headquarters. At the backseat, Tarantula brought out her phone again, and told Dr. Hurt now's his go signal. Dr. Hurt agreed. Soon, while on their way, they saw shadows lurking around them outside the car. But everytime they look outside, no one's there.
"Problema?", Tarantula asked.
"Nada.", Nightwing replied.
"I don't feel so good about this.", Batgirl said.
"Seems like someone's following us.", Nightwing agreed.
It's the Club of Villains. They are swinging from building to building, following the heroes' trail.
Later, the heroes now got back to their headquarters. 
"I know the Black Glove well. I know exactly where they are.", Tarantula told the heroes.
"What the", Batgirl said, as she saw villains lurking from the ceiling and other floors of their headquarters. 
"In fact, I brought them to you. I made your jobs easier.", Tarantula continued. "That way, we could take them down easily. But that's if, you manage to take us down first."
Nightwing and Batgirl are surrounded by Tarantula and the villains. 
"Cat! You... are one of them?", Nightwing shakenly asked Tarantula.
"Si. Si lo soy.", Tarantula replied.
"How could you?", Nightwing asked.
The two battled at first, but later, they were also beaten and knocked out unconscious by Tarantula. 
"Mi amor.", Tarantula said, as she gave a kiss on the forehead on an unconscious Nightwing.
They were now brought to the Black Glove's mansion. Nightwing's unconscious body was brought outside the mansion, where the villains dug a grave 5 feet beneath the ground. 
"Adios, mi amor.", Tarantula said, as Nightwing's body was thrown on the grave and buried.
"Don't tell me you're getting attached to him.", Simon Hurt said.
"Of course not. That's all for show.", Tarantula replied.
"Impresionante. You did you job well.", Dr. Hurt responded.
When Nightwing woke up, he was shocked he was buried alive 6 feet under the ground.
Back inside the mansion, Batgirl and Alfred regained consciousness.
"What the... Where are we?", Batgirl asked.
"You're in my house now. Welcome, to the House of Hurt!", Dr. Hurt replied.
"I knew you discovered our ties with the actors and actresses of the Black Glove, from which our organization's name originated. We are indeed connected to Alfred Pennyworth and the Waynes, because I", Dr. Hurt explained as he revealed, "am Thomas Wayne."
"No way!", Batgirl exclaimed.
"That's impossible. You're nothing like Thomas!", Alfred objected.
"I know, it's hard to believe. But I am indeed Thomas Wayne, father of Batman. And I've got the legal documents to prove it.", Dr. Hurt replied.
The villains brought Dr. Hurt's documents and showed them his legal papers. He is indeed Thomas Wayne.
"Thomas Wayne wouldn't dare threaten our lives!", Alfred said.
"Where's Nightwing?", Batgirl asked.
"Sleeping in the dirt. 6 feet beneath the ground.", Dr. Hurt answered, as he laughed manically.
"No! You did not just...", Batgirl said, as she tried to break free from the hospital bed's straps, but it was of no use.
"I suggest you just lay still. Struggling is only a waste of energy.", Dr. Hurt told her.
Batgirl broke into tears.
"Yes, I did it! What no one else could. Put down the Nightwing, for good!", Dr. Hurt exclaimed.
"We did it.", Le Bossu said.
Meanwhile, Nightwing was underneath the ground. He narrated.
"I was placed on possibly the toughest situation throughout my crimefighting career. Tonight, I've been faced on the brink of death. I never thought I'd be put in this type of situation. Buried underneath the ground. Confined space. With little room for air.", he said, as he let down a sigh.
"Doesn't mean I don't know how to deal with this.", he continued. "Through years of extensive training I was able to prepare myself physically and mentally for the worst possible scenarios. I learned to slow down and control my breathing and metabolism to control panic and conserve air. And learning with the best really helped. I learned, from the Batman."
Soon, Nightwing was able to climb up and punch his way outside the grave. 
"The Black Glove knew how to take me down. They came prepared. They thought I wasn't as fleshed out for the worst possible scenarios, unlike the Batman. Well, they just underestimated me.", Nightwing said. "No matter how far evil gets in their way, justice will find a way. Justice will always prevail."
"I'm coming Barbara.", he said, as he approached the House of Hurt. 
He entered the house by the windows.
"I get why you are hellbent on putting me and Nightwing down for good. But Alfred? What did he ever do to do?", Batgirl asked.
"Alfred Pennyworth is more or less involved with the Black Glove. I meant the movie." Dr. Hurt explained. "You wanna know what happened to the cast of the Black Glove?", he asked Alfred and Batgirl.
"You killed them didn't you?", Alfred asked.
"Yes I did.", Dr. Hurt replied.
"Joe Chill?", Alfred shockingly said, as he also saw Joe Chill who was among the Black Glove's members.
"The man who killed Bruce Wayne's parents? I should have known!", Alfred exclaimed.
"We are out to kill everyone who has information about us. With that said, I think you already know what will happen to you.", he told Alfred and Batgirl. "Scorpiana, Le Bossu. Tue-les.", Dr. Hurt commanded the two.
"Yes, boss.", Scorpiana and Le Bossu agreed. They are about to inject a poisonous substance on Alfred when suddenly Nightwing threw Birdarangs, causing their syringes to drop on the floor and break.
"At last, we meet. Simon Hurt.", Nightwing said.
"Mi amor. Volviste!", Tarantula said, surprised.
"Mi amor, I'm done with you.", Nightwing replied.
"You'll regret that.", Tarantula responded.
"Attack!", Simon Hurt commanded his henchmen and the Club of Villains.
Nightwing took down the henchmen. 
"If you won't surrender, I'll cut their throats off!", Dr. Hurt bluffed, as he pointed daggers at Alfred's and Batgirl's throats.
Batgirl headbutted Simon Hurt, and dropped the two daggers.
"You know, mi amor. Fighting is pointless for you right now. There's nothing you can possibly do to stop us right now. We've bribed the police, every judge and lawyer in this city. This city is ours now. Don't you get it?", Tarantula told Nightwing. "And if you dare try to expose to the public, we'll expose your identities as well. And you know how much it could ruin your father's reputation by disclosing that information to the public. That the GCPD Commissioner's daughter is a masked vigilante who puts the law in her hands.", she threatened them.
"Right now, we don't really care anymore.", Nightwing replied, as he used his insane acrobatic skills to perform a backflip over the villains. He got to Batgirl and Alfred and removed them from the straps. 
"My men, after them!", Dr. Hurt commanded his henchmen.
Nightwing, Batgirl, and Alfred went in attack position before battling the villains. Alfred was also an incredible martial artist. They were able to take down the Club of Villains. Nightwing now handled Simon Hurt while Batgirl took on Tarantula. Batgirl let out all her anger towards Tarantula, and was later able to knock her down unconscious. Alfred took a look at Simon Hurt's documents. Then, he later noticed that those are fake and he immediately told Nightwing and Batgirl about.
"So, those documents are forged.", Nightwing said.
"And your bullshit that you're Thomas Wayne, is false after all.", Batgirl added.
"No! It's true. And I won't be defeated! We've paid every judge and lawyer in Gotham and have them at our disposal!", Hurt replied.
"While we have you, and your Black Glove, at ours.", Nightwing said, as he knocked him out with a single punch. 
"I'm glad it's over now.", Batgirl said.
"Splendid performance, Master Grayson.", Alfred complimented Nightwing.
"It sure is.", Nightwing replied.
"I'm sorry, Barb. I trusted the girl I just met easily. I screwed up badly.", he told Batgirl.
"It's alright, Dick. We all screw up sometimes.", Batgirl replied.
"Can you forgive me?", Nightwing asked.
"I always have.", Batgirl responded.
The two embraced.
"What a pleasant moment.", Alfred said.
"Now that everything's said and done and the Black Glove is history, we should go and meet Batsy.", Nightwing suggested.
"Good idea.", Alfred agreed.
Batgirl called on her father Jim Gordon, and asked him and the GCPD to pick up Dr. Hurt and all the Black Glove's members.
Now, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Alfred got onto Alfred's car and they headed to the Batcave. 
There they greeted Batman.
"Good morning, Bats.", Nightwing said.
"Good morning. What brings you here?", Batman asked.
"We've got some good news.", Batgirl told him.
"And what is it?", Batman asked.
"You know the Black Glove from the Black Casebook. That unsolved case is now officially solved!", Nightwing said.
"Really? Incredible work then.", Batman complimented them. 
"Not only that. We've discovered that Joe Chill, the man who killed the Batman's parents, works for the Black Glove as well, and Simon Hurt, the leader of the Black Glove posed as your father Thomas Wayne, but the documents were revealed to be fake.", Alfred continued.
"Thanks to Alfred's detective skills.", Batgirl agreed.
"Come on. That's no big deal.", Alfred replied.
"Yes, it is. I can't believe it. You all did it.", Batman told them.
"Heard you just took down Gotham's largest criminal organization. This calls for a celebration.", Talia al Ghul said, as she showed up just in time for the little reunion.
"Perfect.", Batman said.
"Let's go on with our celebration. We deserve it.", Alfred replied.
Nightwing and Batgirl agreed.
The episode ended with them having a celebration.
== Characters ==
=== Heroes: ===
* Dick Grayson/Nightwing
* Barbara Gordon/Batgirl
* Nathaniel Adam/Captain Atom-helped Nightwing and Batgirl take down Punch and Jewelee in their minor robbery scheme.
==== Supporting Characters: ====
* Gotham police
* Alfred Pennyworth-Batman's butler.
* Jim Gordon-Batgirl's father and GCPD Commissioner.
* Bruce Wayne/Batman
* Talia al Ghul
=== Villains: ===
* Punch and Jewelee-minor thieves in Gotham.
* Crazy Quilt-a serial art robber.
* Kite-Man-a criminal who uses kite-based gimmicks.
* Lazlo Valentin/Professor Pyg-a scientist who developed schizophrenia, and has now turned into a kidnapper who transforms his victims into Dollotrons; people with doll faces attached to them.
* Mister Toad-a companion of Professor Pyg.
=== The Black Glove: ===
* Dr. Simon Hurt-the leader of Black Glove. 
* Tarantula-acted as an ally to Nightwing and seduced him to gain information from him and Batgirl. 
* Joe Chill-revealed to be hired by the Black Glove to kill Bruce Wayne's parents. 
* Black Glove henchmen 
==== Club of Villains: ====
a group of villains working for the Black Glove.
* Le Bossu-a French-themed hunchback neurosurgeon 
* King Kraken-an aquatic-themed criminal.
* Charlie Caligula-a supercriminal skilled in swordsmanship who modeled himself after the psychotic and ruthless Roman Emperor Caligula.
* Pierrot-a criminal martial artist.
* Scorpiana-Argentinian assassin with a scorpion cybernetic armor and motif.
* El Sombrero-a Mexican criminal and master trap maker.
* Swagman-an Aussie sniper.