A Conspiracy of Owls

Season 5 finale of Nightwing & Batgirl.
== Plot ==
The scene continues at the Batcave, where Alfred, Talia al Ghul, and Jason had a swordfight against the Talons. The Talons given them a challenge, but later, they were able to take them down. After taking them down, they tied them up and put them in the basement. After going to the basement, back to Batcave's main room, Jason saw something on the floor. It seemed to be a nursery rhyme at first. He told Talia and Alfred and he read it: "Beware The Court of Owls, that watches all the time, ruling Gotham from a shadow perch, behind granite and lime. They watch you at your hearth, they watch you in your bed, speak not a whispered word of them or they'll send The Talon for your head."
"Court of Owls? So, that's the secret society responsible all the destruction here in Gotham.", Talia said.
"It definitely is.", Alfred agreed.
"Now, where could Bruce be?", Talia asked.
"They've probably been captured already. Let's just wait for our tracking devices to ring.", Jason answered.
"Yeah, right.", Talia said.
The scene moves back at Batman's secret base underneath Wayne Enterprises. Luke Fox was seen working out in preparation for joining the Batman's crusade. Later, he finished working out and looked at the tracking device Batman gave him. 
He told himself, "I'm ready." 
His father Lucius heard and told him, "That's good, son. Be careful on your journey."
"I will", Luke responded.
Meanwhile, the Court of Owls commanded Scarecrow and his gang to reproduce more Scarebeast serums. Owlman is about to use them on Gotham's citizens to create an army of Scarebeasts. While White Rabbit tied Catwoman with chains, above a vat of molten metal. And the pole where she was tied to was slowly dropping down until she gets submerged into the vat. Catwoman screamed hopelessly, as she was slowly dropping down. Batman asked Owlman.
"Hey, Owlman. Do you have any contingency plans in case we are able to break free from these straps?", Batman asked.
"Why do you ask? Why worry on our contigency plans? You can't even break free from the straps yet", Owlman answered, returning questions.
"So you don't?", Batman asked again. 
"Come on Bruce. You're a fool. We've lured you into our trap. And now we took captives of you. What hope do you possibly have left?", Owlman responded.
"As long as we're alive, we will continue to struggle.", Batman told him.
"Is that so? Then Talons, Electrocute them!", Owlman told the Talons guarding the heroes in their captive rooms. Now, the Talons pressed the buttons on the wall that activate the electrocution on the metal straps. All the heroes strapped to the walls screamed and yelled in agony as they get electrocuted continuously. Then later, the alarm on Batman's tracking device attached on his arm under his sleeves rang. It released high frequency soundwaves which are damaging to the ears, causing the Talons to kneel down and cover their ears. The soundwaves also made it to the Court of Owls members' ears. It hurt the other heroes' ears at first, then the soundwaves started to decrease until they weren't affected.
"Ugh! What is that annoying sound?!", Owlman said.
"It's from my tracking device located under my sleeves. When my body reaches the maximum amount of physical pain it can tolerate, this thing emits high frequency soundwaves which are damaging to the ears. It's also connected to the tracking devices I gave to my family. On top of that, it also sends a distress signal to my remaining allies as well as the coordinates of my location. To make matters worse, it can detect my allies and they won't be affected by the soundwaves.", Batman answered. 
"How, is that possible?", Owlman asked, as his ears hurt from the soundwaves.
"I've prepared myself for the worst possible outcomes.", Batman answered.
"Wow. I'm lost for words. You really did all that?", Catwoman said.
"Don't mess with the Batman.", Huntress added.
"Ah yes, Batman. The god of preparations!", Nightwing exclaimed.
At the Batcave...
"So are we just gonna have to sit here and wait for the alarm?", Jason Todd asked.
"Obviously. We don't have any choice.", Talia said. Then, their tracking devices suddenly rang, and they received coordinates of Batman's location.
"Speaking of.", Alfred said. 
"Alright! Let's go!", Jason exclaimed. Now, they got going and went to one of Batman's Batmobiles.
Meanwhile at Wayne Enterprises secret underground base, Luke Fox now also received the alarm and the coordinate's of Batman's location.
"It's time, kid. Good luck on your first crusade.", Lucius Fox told his, as they opened the chamber to one of Batman's Batsuits, the Batwing.
"Thanks.", Luke replied. Now, he wore it. Then he used rockets on the back of the Batwing to fly away.
Meanwhile, Jim Gordon and the GCPD, together with the SWAT team this time, were still struggling to settle down the gang wars throughout Gotham.
Owlman now used his communicator to talk to Scarecrow and his gang and asked them how is the Scarebeast serum reproduction going. Scarecrow and his gang's ears also hurt from the soundwaves.
"We were only able to produce little serums yet.", Scarecrow answered.
"Then make it quick. I only need 100 of those", Owlman told them.
"Are you kidding me? If you wanted us to produce that many serums, then you should have called us earlier here!", Scarecrow responded.
"Alright, alright! Just leave enough for us and the Talons.", Owlman told Scarecrow as last resort.
"We're good.", Scarecrow replied.
Batman now continued talking. "Sooner or later, more of our allies will arrive."
"Oh, you mean Talia, Robin, and Alfred? I've sent Talons to assassinate them! You really thought they'll be able to survive and save you?", Owlman replied, confidently.
"I'll bet on it. If they were able to come here, give me back the 10 billion dollars you stole from my company.", Batman responded. 
"So be it, then.", Owlman replied.
The two Talons in Batman's room went for his right arm and removed the tracking device on it and crushed it underfoot. The soundwaves stopped.
"Too late. By the time you crushed my tracking device, it has already sent the coordinates of your base to my allies.", Batman told the Talons.
"The longer we allow him to speak, the longer he becomes a nuisance. Talons, silence them!", Joseph Powers commanded the Talons, as they activated the electrocution on the walls where the heroes are strapped, once again. White Rabbit now pulled slowly pulled up the chains, which slowly pulls Catwoman down the vat of molten metal. The others were being electrocuted and screaming in agony again. Then suddenly, when Catwoman was about to fall down the vat, Luke Fox, in his Batsuit arrived, crushing the ceilings and was able to save Catwoman from falling down. He landed her safely to the ground. Catwoman was surprised.
"What the?", Owlman said.
"Who are you?", she asked Luke.
"Just call me Batwing. It's a long story. We'll talk about it later.", Luke replied. 
Talia also arrived and got into the room where Batman was held captive. Talia easily took down the two Talons guarding Batman. She just broke the control panel of the straps by slamming it with the handle of her sword. Then, Batman was released from the straps. Batman hugged Talia right after getting free. 
"How is this possible? Damn those useless Talons!", Owlman exclaimed.
"That's the result of your complacency. It went right back at you, and now it will be the reason for your downfall.", Batman told him
"Oh, right. I forgot to ask those Talons of their progress!", Owlman said.
"Now, Owlman. Our bet. Give me back my company's money.", Batman taunted Owlman.
"Unfortunately, we don't have it. Anarky still has it.", Owlman replied.
"I figured you'd say that. Which is why I called them on.", Batman answered, referring to his allies which have newly arrived. Now, Batman assisted Talia out the room.
Jason Todd went to the room where Batgirl was, and Alfred to where Batwoman was. They easily took the Talons down, and freed Batgirl and Batwoman from the straps. 
"Damn, Jason. You're so good.", Batgirl said.
"You're welcome.", Jason replied. 
Now, Jason and Batgirl went to the room where Nightwing was captive and took down the Talons there, while Alfred and Batwoman to Huntress's room. They also took down the Talons, and now Nightwing and Huntress are all freed. Owlman now commanded Scarecrow and his gang to come to the main hall as well. Later, all the heroes made it to the Court of Owls main hall.
"You're going down, Lincoln!", Batman told Owlman. 
"Oh, you think it's over now, huh? Do you think they can't fight?", Owlman responded, referring to the other members of Court of Owls.
The other court members, John Wycliffe, and Joseph and Maria Powers pulled out their guns.
"On my signal.", Batman told everyone. "Go!", he commanded.
The members of the Court of Owls started shooting their guns. The heroes now started battling the Court of Owls and their agents. Talia and Catwoman leaned on each other's backs.
"Never thought one day I'll be glad to see you.", Catwoman told her. 
"Never thought I'll be glad fighting alongside you as well.", Talia responded.
"There you are, White Rabbit", Catwoman said, as she and Talia confronted her.
"You still have to pay for your crimes.", Catwoman told White Rabbit, as they fought.
"What makes you so upset? The fact that I already got laid by the Batman the first night we met and you still haven't?", White Rabbit insulted her.
"No! The fact that you are bitch enough to do that with a man in front of his wife!", Talia said, hitting her hard in face.
Later, Scarecrow and his gang arrived, this time Scarecrow was back into Scarebeast form by the serum, Mad Hatter was turned into Mad Monster by the same serum, Dala turned into a large bat, and Scream Queen was turned into Screambeast. Mutated Talons also came in(Talons who were injected with Scarebeast serums).
"Oh, my goodness. Owlman's tricks never cease to amaze.", Nightwing said.
"What are those disgusting things?", Huntress asked.
"Scarebeasts", Batgirl answered.
"Oh, of course.", Huntress replied.
The battles continued. 
"Why did you even drag us into this?", Batwoman asked Batman.
"Your presence are huge for us.", Batman answered.
"Bullshit answer.", Batwoman responded.
Batwing, Huntress, Batwoman, and Batman were able to disarm the guns of Court of Owls main members. But, Scarebeasts tossed them away. Nightwing and Batgirl told Batwing, Jason, and Alfred how to take down the Scarebeasts. They went on their backs and attached several EMP mines on them. Then, they activated those, which sent many shockwaves throughout their body, knocking them down unconscious. Now, Nightwing, Batgirl, Batwing, Jason, and Alfred all brought out the Scarebeast antidotes and injected it onto the ones who used the serum. They were all reverted back to human form. Later, Talia and Catwoman are also able to knock out White Rabbit. The last ones standing are the Court of Owls main members. Batman pinned Owlman to the ground and was about to punch him but Owlman pleaded.
"Wait! Before you kill me, I have to tell you one thing you don't know about yet.", Owlman told him.
"What. Is it?", Batman seriously asked.
"I am your long lost brother, Thomas Wayne Jr.", Owlman answered. The other heroes are not convinced.
"Great. First you told me you don't have the money that was stolen from my company. Now, you're telling me you're my lost brother. What else lies do you have?", Batman asked. Owlman hit him hard in the body and the face. 
"I figured you won't believe me too.", Owlman replied.
Now, the three other Court of Owls battled the other heroes. The three villains ran out of gadgets and were soon defeated. Now, Batman delivered the final blows to Owlman. He was able to knock him down in combat, and made him faint with ammonium gas, causing him to stay unconscious.
"Sleep tight, Lincoln.", Batman said. "Now, to deal with my stolen money.", Batman said, as he looked for and eventually found the safe where the money from Wayne Enterprises stolen by the Court of Owls were kept. Alfred, Talia and Jason assisted him and helped him pick up the suitcases of his money. Batman asked the others as well to pick up the suitcases of money which probably belonged to other Gotham's large companies as well.
"They organized the money they stole in suitcases. They even indicated the amounts contained in each suitcase. Guess they weren't so bad after all.", Batman said. "Now, I'm good.", he told everyone.
"Whew! Finally it's done.", Nightwing exclaimed.
"Ah, finally. Can we get home already?", Batwoman asked.
"Don't worry. We'll get back above the ground.", Batman responded.
"We still have gang wars to stop.", Talia told everyone.
"Oh, great.", Huntress said.
Batgirl called Jim Gordon and asked how are the gang wars outside Gotham going. Jim Gordon told her not to worry. The gang wars were under control by the police and are the criminals involved are being sent to Iron Heights Penitentiary now. 
"Thank goodness.", Catwoman said, hearing Jim Gordon.
"Hey, new guy. Who are you?", Jason asked Batwing.
"Jason. Talk to your elders with respect.", Batman scolded him
"Well, I'm Luke Fox. Son of Lucius Fox, Bruce Wayne's business manager at Wayne Enterprises. Just call me Batwing, named after one of Batman's most advanced Batsuits. Apparently, Batman dragged me into this huge mess. But don't get me wrong. I like being around with you guys. I'm completely fine joining you all.", Batwing answered.
"We like you too.", Batgirl said.
"Welcome to the family.", Nightwing added.
"Thank you, all.", Batwing replied.
"Hate to ruin the moment but we need to get going now. We still have to check on the gang wars.", Batman told everyone.
"Oh, boy.", Batwoman said. 
Now, Batman, Talia, Jason, and Alfred brought the bodies of the Court of Owls main men, in their Batmobile. Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Huntress rode on the R-Mobile. 
"Hey, Luke. Would you mind if I ask for a lift?", Batwoman asked Batwing. "My bike's broke."
"Of course.", Batwing agreed, as he carried her in his arms and they flew.
"Finally. Batwoman's got a new man.", Huntress said, as she looked them flying together. 
Together, all the heroes checked on different parts of Gotham were gangs fought. They were glad to see that it's all over and firemen are all over Gotham putting down the fires caused by the wars. They went to Iron Heights Penitentiary, where the criminals involved in the wars are brought. 
Batman, Nightwing, and Batgirl entered and talked to the gang leaders.
"Hey, Batman. You're back. We thought you was dead.", Hellhound said.
"I want to get it straight with all of you. Did you really now why you were killing each other?", Batman asked.
"For fun!", Joker answered.
"Alright. I'll tell you all what. Haven't you realized that your motivation for war were shallow?", Nightwing asked the criminals.
"All the shallow reasons. Bounty, attempting to steal riches, and attempts on killing each other?", Batgirl continued.
"You got a point.", one from the Maroni crime family answered.
"You wanna know why? You've all been manipulated by one person.", Batman told them.
"Who is that?", Lew Moxon asked.
"None other than Lincoln March. He's responsible for it all. He and his secret society called Court of Owls manipulated you all in going into war against each other to use you all to destroy Gotham. He's also the one responsible for the murders which surrounded Gotham the past month. And to top it all, he ran for the position of Mayor to take full control of Gotham. Fortunately, we were able to take him down. But it took my whole family of crimefighters and a lot of collateral damage before we were able to do so.", Batman told all the gangs. 
"Wow! I am lost for words.", the leader of Falcones said.
"Thank you, Batman and friends. Where would we ever be without you?", Black Mask said.
"You're all welcome. Now, cut it out.", Batman told all the imprisoned criminals, as he, Nightwing, and Batgirl exited the prison. All the criminals cheered as they exited.
Now, Huntress, Batwoman, and Batwing said goodbye to the rest and got going. The rest of the heroes now went to Arkham Asylum. Now, Batman, Talia, Jason, and Alfred woke up the 4 Court of Owls members. They now brought them inside the Asylum. 
"You got new patients. One is the Mayor of Gotham who was behind all the destruction of this city. He's also a lunatic who thinks he is billionaire Bruce Wayne's lost brother. That's enough reason to take him in.", Batman told the guards. Now, the guards took them and brought them to separate cellars. 
"No! You can't do this to me, Batman! One day, I'll be back. And when that day comes, I'll take you down for good!", Lincoln March said, as he was dragged by the Asylum's guards.
"All's well, end's well.", Jason Todd said.
Now, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, Batman, Talia, Jason, and Alfred got going.
The scene moves the next day, where Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Barbara Gordon, and Selina Kyle were at GCPD. They talked with Jim Gordon about how he was able to lead GCPD to thwart the gang wars. Jim Gordon told them he brought out his SWAT team, his big guns, which were apparently more skilled than the gangs. Nightwing was impressed and said he's cool. 
Later at afternoon, Bruce Wayne invited Lucius Fox to a press interview. They were asked about their thoughts on Gotham recovering from destruction and the criminal acts committed by their recent mayor Lincoln March. They responded that they were just happy for Gotham's recovery right now. Later, Bruce Wayne was asked if there was anyone he would like to appoint as a mayor, who will it be. Bruce Wayne answered it could be Lucius Fox. Everyone in the public applauded.
"Bruce. What do you think you're doing? I don't think I'll be able to handle such great responsibility.", Lucius told him.
"I believe in you, Lucius. I know you very well. You were able to handle my company. I think you'll do a great job handling a city as well.", Bruce encouraged him.
"No. Sorry, Bruce. This isn't for me.", Lucius insisted.
"Lucius. You're one of the few people I can trust. I can't let Gotham fall into the wrong hands again. Plus, I'm also too busy fighting crime. Believe me you can do this.", Bruce said.
"Alright. I'll accept the responsibility.", Lucius Fox finally agreed.
The media now asked if Lucius Fox would accept the responsibility. Lucius Fox finally said yes. All the people of Gotham liked this choice by Bruce Wayne. Now, Lucius made his Mayoral speech. Everyone applauded.
Meanwhile, at the Batcave, the others watched the news. The members of Bat-family applauded as well.
"Finally, Bruce makes sure he does not screw up this time choosing Gotham's next mayor.", Nightwing said.
"Yes, he did.", Batgirl seconded.
Later, the interview ended and Bruce returned to the Batcave.
"Congratulations, Batman. You've made the right choice.", Nightwing told him.
"Thanks. Sorry I did not believe your suspicions, Barbara. Turned out you were right about Lincoln March in the end.", Batman told Batgirl.
"It's all right. We all make blunders sometimes. It's what makes us humans.", Batgirl forgiven her.
"I might have to apologize to you all, as well.", Catwoman said.
"But why?", Batman asked.
"Ever since I officially started fighting crime with you all, it seems I have attracted all trouble. All hell broke loose in Gotham ever since.", Catwoman answered.
"Whoa, there. Don't think like that. None of this your fault. It just happened that you became their point of interest.", Batgirl told her.
"Yeah. But I'm afraid that if I continue to join you all, worse things are gonna happen. That's why I think, it'd be best if I leave.", Catwoman said.
"No, Selina. You don't have to. You did great as a crimefighter. You were one of the strongest women I know.", Batman told her.
"As much as I hated you before, I must agree with Bruce. At first I found you unlikeable, but when I got to know you, I realized you were a strong, independent, determined, and caring woman. You earned my respect, especially the times we fought White Rabbit. I agree with all of them. You shouldn't leave the family. You belong here.", Talia told Catwoman as well.
"Talia, did you really think I was all that?", Catwoman asked.
"Yes I do.", Talia answered.
"Thank you, Talia. And to all of you. I've changed my mind.", Catwoman now told the rest of the family.
"Then, welcome to the family, Ms. Kyle.", Alfred said. Selina Kyle/Catwoman smiled.
Catwoman had an internal monologue. "This night, I finally found a new family. Something I lost at a young age. But today, I found another. Suddenly I felt what was once a huge space inside my heart filled up again. I felt like I belonged here. Finally, I found a place to stay." 
The episode ends.
== Characters ==
=== Bat-family: ===
* Dick Grayson/Nightwing
* Barbara Gordon/Batgirl
* Selina Kyle/Catwoman
* Bruce Wayne/Batman
* Talia al Ghul
* Jason Todd/Robin
* Alfred Pennyworth
* Helena Bertinelli/Huntress-a brutal vigilante with crossbow as her main weapon.
* Kate Kane/Batwoman
* Luke Fox/Batwing-Lucius Fox's son; recruited by Batman as a crimefighter under the name of Batwing; has a specialized Batsuit which allows him flight, enhanced strength, and an array of gadgets and weapons.
==== Other: ====
* Jim Gordon-Batgirl's father
* Gotham City Police
* Lucius Fox-Bruce Wayne's business manager.
* Asylum guards
* media
=== Villains: ===
==== Gangs: ====
* Falcone crime family
* Maroni crime family
* Rupert Thorne's gang
* Lew Moxon's gang
* Hellhound's gang
* Black Mask's gang
* Joker
* Jokerz
* Whisper Gang
=== Scarecrow's Gang: ===
* Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow-a scientist who specializes in using fear toxins and utilizes them in his crimes.
* Jim Craddock/Gentleman Ghost-a ghost of a Victorian era thief who remained on Earth to commit more crimes.
* Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter-a villain who specializes in mind control weapons.
* Scream Queen-a female vampire with an incredibly high pitch voice.
* Dala-a female vampire
=== Court of Owls: ===
* Talons-assassins hired by the Court.
* Jaina Hudson/White Rabbit-has the ability to split herself into two personas; one is her alter ego, Jaina Hudson, and the other, her criminal persona, the White Rabbit, who has exceptional acrobatic and fighting skills.
* Lincoln March/Owlman-leader of Court of Owls.
* Grandmaster John Wycliffe
* Joseph Powers
* Maria Powers